Power Steering Failed problems of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra

While the vehicle was in motion the power steering failed. The eps light turned on and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The mechanic I took it to said the power steering motor failed and that the entire unit needs to be replaced.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle safely. Taylor Hyundai (located at 3233 washington rd, augusta, GA 30907, (706) 868-1200) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). Additionally, while attempting to drive to the dealer to have the recall repair performed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. After the failure recurred, the vehicle experienced several electrical issues pertaining to the interior lighting being activated when the headlight switch was turned to the on position. Additionally, the battery would drain overnight while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and provided case number: 15936968. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Power steering will fail, eps light comes on. This started at about 90,000 miles. Turn off car and turn back on, it works fine.

I brought my 2009 Elantra (driven less than 42,000 miles) to a local Hyundai dealership mid July because eps was light on and I had been notified of a recall pertaining to the power steering system. The recall was reported addressed through software reset/update and eps light was off when I picked the car back up. Earlier this month the eps light came back on and I noted a brief clicking/knocking sound with temporary increased resistance as I turned the steering wheel in either direction both while moving or at a stop. The car was reassessed at the dealership Aug 23rd, I was told that an "internal failure of steering column" had been identified and that I would need to replace the full steering assembly for an estimated $2,244. 40. I asked for further details regarding the failure and was informed that the steering coupler needs replacement but also that the "hologram sensor" has malfunctioned, necessitating a full steering assembly replacement, and that this is unrelated to the previously serviced power steering recall. I have not had the repair yet but am warned that the car is at risk of unpredictable power steering failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a sudden power steering failure while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer in less than three months per NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than to have the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for further testing. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the power steering in the vehicle failed with the esc indicator illuminating on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the roadway where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering returned at that time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Wh.

In the last 2 weeks, the eps light has come on my dashboard 3 times, accompanied by the power steering failing. The first time it happened, I was in the middle of an intersection, turning left, and my power steering failed. The second time I was in my driveway, luckily not yet pulled out into the busy street on which I live. The third time was just today on the highway, and as I was going 65 mph, the power steering failed. The only way I've found to "fix" it is to turn off my car and start it again. Had I been going over the bridge near my house where there is no shoulder to pull onto where I could restart my engine, today I would have been unable to steer around the curves of the highway. This is not just a minor problem. This is a safety liability on the part of the manufacturer and needs to be addressed. I have read about many other people with the same car having this issue and Hyundai doing nothing about it. So far, only a handful of 2015 sonatas have been recalled for the exact same issue, but nothing has been done about the Elantras. I have contacted Hyundai regarding this, and they say that my VIN is not part of a recall, even though it clearly has the same problem as the recalled sonatas occurring repeatedly, and therefore I must absorb the cost of whatever it will take to remedy this problem. Again, this is a liability on Hyundai's part, and they should be responsible for fixing it at no cost to the consumer. Thank you for your time.

As I was driving the vehicle the power steering stopped working making it very difficult to maneuver vehicle. I took it to dealer and they said it was either a software update needed or if that doesn't work the steering column. Will need to be replaced. . The software update was installed and appeared to work. Approximately one week later as I was turning a corner and it went out again nearly causing me to have an accident. It now needs a steering column which would cost around $3000. 00. I contacted consumer department at hundai corporate offices requesting a warranty decision review as I am unable to financially have this work done at this time. I told them it should be a recall since it is a very serious issue and sure to cause an accident. I went on line and there are multiple statements from others with this vehicle that have the same issues with the power steering failing while driving. I feel this is a very serious situation and a recall should be on this vehicle before injuries are caused. The response from hundai consumer department was they will not include it in the warranty and they are unable to help me.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant upon accelerating from a stop sign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was caused by the power steering. The technician replaced the power steering unit but the failure continued. Additionally, the steering wheel detached from the vehicle while parked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 3/12/cn.

Making hard left turn after backing out of driveway, power steering fails. Restarted car to restore power steering. Also failed on a rough road with no turn. Reproduced problem with a hard left turn while standing still. In all cases, restarting the car resolves the problem.

My daughter received a shock upon placing her hand to the steering wheel. Thinking nothing of this she started the car and started to back out of the car port. When she needed to turn the steering wheel in order to exit the driveway the steering did not move or respond. Looking at the dash, a warning light was on "eps". The owner's manual had little to nothing to say about the eps warning. I decided to look at all the fuses, first inside the car and then in the engine compartment. None of the fuses were blown. I replaced the fuse compartment covers and started the car. The eps warning light went out this time and normal steering abilities are okay. What if this "shock" had happened when travelling at a high rate of speed? in the old days when power steering failed the driver could still turn the wheel with great effort, however I could not even turn the steering wheel 1/2 inch in either direction.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the eps light and the ets light was illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and then on in order to get the power steering function normally. The failure occurred three times in one day. The vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 24454.