Three problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2009 Elantra.
Steering wheel function is strained and a clicking noise of the steering wheel while the car is in motion on turns. Nhtsa records steering electric power assist system recall no 15v100000 but the Hyundai claims no recall.
I took my vehicle to wilson Hyundai for the recalls to be corrected. I was also having issues with an air bag light and a clicking noise in the steering wheel. I received a call telling me my steering column needed to be replaced because there was a short in the sensors to a module. I was then told that the sensor to my passenger seat had malfunctioned and that I needed to replace the entire bottom portion of the seat. They were wanting to charge me over $6,000. 00 to repair these two issues. There are recalls on both of these issues: NHTSA 15v100000 addresses issues with the steering and the fix does not include or require the replacement of the entire steering column. The solution for this recall is to reprogram the computer. This does not address the clicking noise in the column where a gear/cog disintegrates over time. . . . A $12. 00 part is estimated to cost over $500 in labor to replace. The issue with the air bag malfunctioning is addressed in 2009 Hyundai Elantra air bags: frontal: sensor/ control module NHTSA campaign #11v143000. I am being told that this issue is only for certain 2007-2009 Elantras manufactured before Nov 1, 2008. My vehicle was manufactured April 30, 2009 so they dont want to fix the problem even though it is the exact same problem addressed in recall. I would greatly appreciate it if you would look into this matter and expand the manufacturing date to address those of us who own a 2009 manufactured after November 1, 2008 Hyundai Elantras whose air bags are malfunctioning.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while backing up out of a parking spot. There was a clicking noice that occured while turning the steering wheel. The contact believed this was a serious safety concern since there was an disturbing noise coming fromt he steering wheel. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Sl.