Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2011 Elantra.
�takata recall� (1) suspension problem. . It drifts or bounces to one side when I hit a bump or when I go into a pothole. . . I have had to take it to different auto mechanics to fix this but haven't gotten any solution. . Changed sway bar links, tie-rods, struts and ball joints, still no improvement. (2) steering issues - steering feels stiff when turning and sometimes makes funny sounds (3) clunking noise in front right side of car.
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle made a loud banging noise from the front passenger side. The vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side coil spring fractured and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While another driver was operating the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that a front coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was remedied under NHTSA campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension). In addition, the contact noted Hyundai only replaced the front driver side strut and coil spring; however, the front passenger side coil spring and strut were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.