39 problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2010 Elantra.
Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering stop working causing her to lose control and went off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electronic power steering software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the all of the electronics and steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 79,000. Pm.
While driving approx. 30 mph the eps light went on and the power steering went off. I drove the car about a mile to the dealership, where they re-calibrated the sensor. The car operated fine for two days and then the problem occurred again,( although it does reset when the car is restarted). I then took the car back to the dealer, where I was told the sensor needed to be replaced and that was located in the steering column. This is not covered under warranty and is rather costly to fix.
Traveling in a 40 mph zone approaching a red light. Began decelerating and applying brake. Eps (electronic power steering) light and esc lights activated on dashboard; complete loss of power steering occurred. Shut off vehicle & checked all fuses - all appeared normal; no power steering or esc functioning. Vehicle serviced by dealer who diagnosed a short in the electrical harness in the steering column. Repair required complete replacement of steering column and wiring harness (parts cost was over $1,100. 00). Dealer stated this is becoming a common repair for the Elantra line of vehicles, but this was the first they saw in a touring model. Due to commonality of parts in comparison to the percentage of touring models produced it appears there may be a problem with the design of the steering column and wiring harness for all Elantra models.
After a routine maintenance, power steering and stability control no longer functioned. Dealer said a computer update would likely fix the problem. It did not. They said only solution is to replace whole steering column. Part alone is $2200.