2017 Hyundai Elantra Depreciation

A 9-year-old 2017 Hyundai Elantra has lost about 47.1% of its roughly $17,150 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $9,900, with most listings between $9,569 and $15,998. Listed examples average 79,291 miles.

Hyundai Elantra exterior
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

30k–50k mi
$16,990· 11 listings
50k–75k mi
$14,990· 28 listings
75k–100k mi
$12,990· 30 listings
100k–130k mi
$10,044· 22 listings

How Mileage Affects 2017 Hyundai Elantra Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2017 Hyundai Elantra median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
30k–50k mi$16,99011
50k–75k mi$14,99028
75k–100k mi$12,99030
100k–130k mi$10,04422

What's a Good Price for a 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

Great deal

Under $10,270

Typical

$10,270$15,024

Overpriced

Above $15,024

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 96 listings.

Low $8,065High $16,998

Half of all listings fall between $10,270 and $15,024, with a median of $13,590.

Ownership & Condition

Across 96 2017 Hyundai Elantra listings.

Accident-free

100%

One-owner

0%

Avg owners

2.3

Personal use

33.3%

2017 Hyundai Elantra Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

32 MPG

City / Hwy

29 / 37

Fuel / year

$1,950

Fuel

Regular

Engine

1.4L 4-cyl

EPA class

Midsize Cars

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2017 Hyundai Elantra trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
SEGasoline$17,150$9,69647.9%27
LimitedGasoline$22,350$11,09047.9%8

How the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Compares to Other Years

At 47.1% depreciation, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2018 has lost 37.7% (around $15,990), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $6,090 more. The older 2016 sits at 56.0% (around $10,137). Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

758 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.

ENGINE

167 complaints

Car is burning oil. Replaced timing chain and it continues to burn oil.

1 crash3 fires

STRUCTURE

121 complaints

Both passenger-side doors won't open without tugging on the handle when unlocking them. The front seat passenger door opens from the inside but has trouble opening from the outside. The backseat passenger does not open from the inside at al

2 crashes1 injury

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

92 complaints

I own a Hyundai Elantra with approximately 103,000 miles. The vehicle has developed an intermittent issue where the engine will suddenly stall while driving. This most often occurs when I am decelerating and turning, such as when entering o

3 crashes2 fires4 injuries

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

86 complaints

I am reporting an active odometer fraud case on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, VIN: [XXX]. The seller listed this vehicle on Facebook Marketplace claiming it had 65,000 miles and was in like-new condition. Upon running a CARFAX report, the vehicle

1 crash

STEERING

71 complaints

While driving and turning, the car loses power steering. This has happened multiple times to my wife at lower driving speeds. These disconcerting safety incidents have randomly occurred without warning since the first week of May. The incid

7 crashes3 injuries

POWER TRAIN

60 complaints

1. The engine architecture suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. Specifically, severe, systemic internal oil consumption/vaporization starved the hydraulic timing chain tensioner of critical hydrostatic pressure. This caused the tensi

2 crashes1 injury

Top Issues

  • ENGINE
  • STRUCTURE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 17V213000 (STEERING): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss
  • !Recall 16V956000 (AIR BAGS): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured M
  • !Recall 17V063000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
  • !Recall 16V232000 (AIR BAGS): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January

2017 Hyundai Elantra Listings

Real 2017 Elantra listings on the market now.

Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2017 Hyundai Elantra worth?

A 2017 Hyundai Elantra is typically worth around $9,900, with most listings falling between $9,569 and $15,998. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 79,291 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2017 Hyundai Elantra depreciated?

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has lost about 47.1% of its original $17,150 base MSRP — roughly $8,078 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2017 Elantra have?

Listed 2017 Elantras average about 79,291 miles, with most between 53,660 and 107,081. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

For a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, anything under $10,270 is a strong deal, $10,270 to $15,024 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $15,024 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra are computed from 36 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.