Four problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Elantra.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering column was clicking while driving. The failure caused the steering to veer from center whenever the vehicle went over bumps in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle would veer off into the other lane. The contact called tameron Honda (1675 montgomery hwy, birmingham, al 35216, (205) 236-5414) and was informed that the warranty had expired and that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.
The steering column is making a clunking noise. May need to replace whole steering column in case it goes out.
The steering in my 2012 Elantra sticks while driving on straight on straight roads at speeds over 40-50 mph. This vehicle is equipped with electronic power steering and it feels like a magnet breaking free from a metal surface when trying to navigate. A resistance is always present at higher speeds. Constant correction is mandatory or I feel the steering wheel won't break free. This is a very dangerous situation. Hyundai advised replacing the motor driven power steering column at my cost of $1300 parts and labor. I have had the steering coupler replaced for $100. This is not the fix for this problem. The clockspring issue is also not a fix. I've seen many complaints of this issue on the forums. This is present on several model years with low and high mileage vehicles.
After purchasing the car new with all of 31 miles on it I noticed on my 350 mile drive home from anchorage to fairbanks alaska that the rear end of the car would skip around unpredictably when hitting a bump or when I hit an icy patch of road (and as a result of the skipping around, the rear tires wear/cup ridiculously fast, which may also be dangerous but is mostly annoying and expensive). Despite a few attempts by the dealer at repairing the steering column it still does it, 30k miles later. As far as speed, it happens at any speed above about 35 mph . It is bad enough in the summer to feel like the rear end is leaving the road, but it is extremely dangerous in the winter when traction is already tenuous at best. Sooner or later this is going to kill someone if it hasn't already.