Three problems related to lose power steering have been reported for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2007 Elantra.
While driving on highway at approximately 45 mph, lost power steering while driving in fast lane. Took all my might to wrest control of the vehicle. Steering stiffened up, was able to get vehicle across traffic lanes to parking lot entrance. Noticed eps indicator light lit, parked vehicle, turned off ignition. Restarted, and had power steering. I was fortunate in having distance between vehicles when I initially lost the power steering, as I was only able to make wide turns in directinbg the vehicle out of the traffic flow. Very dangerous. Will not allow anyone but me to drive this vehicle at this point. Has there ever been a recall isued for this problem?.
Eps light came on the dash and I immediately lost all power steering. The vehicles steering became so stiff it was extremely difficult to steer the car. Someone with less strength like a young lady or older person would be in grave danger of crashing, anyone for that matter - I have found out that the systems is totally integrated. There is a module that has failed but can not be replaced on it's own. The entire steering column has to be replaced for about $2500. 00. The light went off after I shut the car off and stayed off for a for several weeks then without warning came back on again and the power steering was gone. This continued to happen several more times until the light remained on. When this happens it is very dangerous. It can happen anytime at any speed. I contacted Hyundai to no satisfaction and now must spend $2500. 00 to replace the entire steering column without knowing how long it will last and if I will crash the next time it happens. I would be shocked if this has not caused any accidents. If your going to use an integrated brake system it should be reliable and safe !!.
Car lost power steering while driving on the long island expressway. Steering wheel jerked, esp light came on and power steering failed. Car sat overnight and was fine the next day. Situation reoccurred on or about 1/19/13 and 12/5/13. Each time the problem resolved itself overnight. It occurred again on 4/23/14. After the most recent occurrence, power steering has failed completely and has not been restored.