2016 Hyundai elantra SE / Value Edition/ Limited
5NPDH4AE0GH686887
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Hyundai elantra (VIN 5NPDH4AE0GH686887). Brown. Title: Clean. 88,282 mi reported. Registered in Id. 2 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2016 Hyundai elantra worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2016 Hyundai elantra.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Hyundai elantra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,621) with the same model 5 model-years older ($8,181), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 5NPDH4AE0GH686887
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Safety recalls 2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
NHTSA Campaign #24V146000 · 23/02/2024AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invol
NHTSA Campaign #26V307000 · 15/05/2026We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai elantra, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 284
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Hyundai elantra.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
The vehicle's security system malfunctioned immediately after service at Parks Hyundai of Gainesville on 05/27/26 for Recall 256 & Campaign P33. The alarm blares & emergency lights flash while I am driving on public roads. This defect first presented in the dealership parking lot upon pickup. This creates a severe safety risk: the high-decibel alarm is a maj…
NHTSA ODI #11743948UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car turns off while driving it without warning or anything. Place where I got it don’t want to fix it
NHTSA ODI #11744058ENGINE
Car randomly will not start or will start but have no RPM's. Last year showed a crank shaft sensor code and had it replaced but car is doing it again.
NHTSA ODI #11736854ENGINE
Unknown
NHTSA ODI #11736250UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE BACK DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE DOOR WILL TRY TO CLOSE BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP SLAMMING THE DOOR UNTIL IT WILL FINALLY LATCH. I ONCE DROVE A FEW FEET AND THE DOOR HAD TO BE HELD SHUT. IT FINALLY CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED LAST YEAR (2025) ONCE I READ ON REDDIT THAT A TSB/EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED. BUT I WAS TOLD T…
NHTSA ODI #11730275UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car just turns off randomly. This has happened at least 6 times within a month. Once on a highway. Last time it turned off a strange sound was coming out of the car also.
NHTSA ODI #11727707ENGINE
So I have a suspicion oh a connecting rod, might be a bearing but it’s making a tik tik noise, no other issue than that, no engine light no nothing, been doing it for a while but car still goes great
NHTSA ODI #11718092UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Issue: Hyundai recall denial for paint peeling defect My vehicle qualifies for the Hyundai paint-peeling recall, and the paint deterioration matches the defect described by Hyundai. Despite this, Hyundai has denied my recall repair twice. Approximately 2 1/2 years before the recall was issued, I applied a small touch-up to the affected area to slow the de…
NHTSA ODI #11716998+ 276 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 5NPDH4AE0GH686887 valid?
5NPDH4AE0GH686887 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2016 Hyundai elantra.
Does the 2016 Hyundai elantra have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 2 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2016 Hyundai elantra. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2016 Hyundai elantra?
Comparable 2016 Hyundai elantra listings run roughly $6,995–$13,900, typically around $10,621 (from 47 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Hyundai elantra get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai elantra at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 36 highway).
Data last checked 17 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.