Ford Freestyle vs Hyundai Elantra
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Freestyle | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 5,155 | 12,072 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 1992–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 153 | 1,282 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 304 |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 748 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 14 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.1% | 19.4% |
Ford Freestyle by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1,617
31.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,308
25.4%
Engine & Cooling
681
13.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
397
7.7%
Electrical System
269
5.2%
Brakes
227
4.4%
Other & Unspecified
190
3.7%
Body & Structure
102
2.0%
Hyundai Elantra by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,958
16.2%
Airbags
1,362
11.3%
Steering
1,145
9.5%
Electrical System
1,090
9.0%
Brakes
1,079
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
821
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
679
5.6%
Suspension
618
5.1%