Steering Failed problems of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clunking noise and the vehicle moved left and right. The contact managed to keep the vehicle in the correct lane. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the 2013 Hyundai Elantra two door models were not included in the manufacturer warranted repair for the steering flexible coupling, part number: 56315 2k000ff. The contact took the vehicle to jenkins Hyundai (1602 south west college road, ocala, FL 34471, 352-620-2264). The contact stated that the dealer was aware of the steering wheel failure, but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Steering coupler failure at 30,000 miles. Steering wheel started making clunking noise when turned from side to side while car was in motion and stationary. Called dealer, they stated needs repaired ASAP, steering wheel could lock and cause accident. Found that this was a well known issue and extended warranties (txx7) were issued on several models. Mine was not included. Cost to repair was $422. 26.

While driving at a moderate speed of 45 mph my 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 door coupe suddenly experienced excessive play in the steering wheel. This sudden failure caused the steering to hesitate and be a little erratic. Fortunately I was able to go the few miles to home without incident. Upon taking the car to my local Hyundai dealer, they immediately knew what caused the problem without even examining the car, a defective steering coupling in motor driven power steering (mdps). My vehicle has only 11,750 miles and is four months past the five year overall warrantee when the steering failure occurred last month. It certainly was not due to excessive ware. Some car owners were advised by letter from Hyundai and kia of the pending problem I was not. Any steering defect is potentially very dangerous and this one is pervasive across product lines. This problem is serious enough that it is recognized by an extended warrantee by Hyundai and kia in various models of Elantra, sonata, forte and other models produced from 2007 � 2015. Search website �Hyundai steering coupler�. This problem is also recognized by the manufacturer's online website Hyundai-forums. Com as far back as 2007. The old part was replaced by a newly engineered part in 2015, part number 56315 2k000fff. However, this safety action does not apply to my Elantra 2 door coupe, which uses the same part. Perhaps this is due to insufficient complaints filed, or lower production, and limited years that the coupe was produced. This safety information needs to be disseminated to all Elantra owners.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the steering failed and the vehicle began veering to the left while the rear end of the vehicle shifted from side to side. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50.