Four problems related to steering have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Elantra.
As I was driving about 25-30 mph when the front drivers side lower control arm snapped, resulting in loss of control and steering, which could’ve caused a major accident if driven on a highway/interstate at a higher rate of speed. The damage revealed the control arm had rotted from the inside and had broken from the bushing connected to the frame, with no indication of rust in the outside, which has been something that has documented with other same generation Hyundais. I have not been able to bring it to a dealer or mechanic to have it checked.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and released; however, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting). Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff while making a turn. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 05v187000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Complete lost of control no steering abilities.
While turning left or right clicking sound. Clicking sound stops when steering wheel is straighten.
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