2024 Honda HR-V vs 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Two sedans from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2024 Elantra has fewer recorded recall campaigns (1 vs 4), and 2024 Elantra has fewer recorded owner complaints (52 vs 107). 2024 HR-V carries more NHTSA investigations (1 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2024 Honda HR-V | 2024 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 107 | 52 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.