Steering Noise problems of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Steering is making a �clunking � noise when steering wheel is turned. The steering feels like it has play before it engages. The noise and play are present whether the vehicle is moving or stationary. Issue is the same as what has been previously reported. I'm concerned that the steering will not respond properly and cause an accident.

Whenever I start my car, I receive a mechanical error in the display. There is also a popping noise in my steering wheel when the vehicle is either stationary or moving, and I was told this is a safety issue. I noticed that there are at least 76 other complaints on this issue.

Vehicle steering wheel makes noise and jerks when turning, either at a stand still or driving. I am in fear of my life. Hyundai responded via email and better business bureau. Their email dated 1/9/19 indicates my complaint is about "campaign txx7," and that "wear of the coupling does not affect the ability to steer or control the vehicle and is not a safety issue. " my mother in law also has a 2013 Elantra where the part and labor were covered under an extended warranty and the issue is widely effecting vehicles based on a google search. They want $125 to look at my vehicle and I advised them they should have done a robo call to potential victims informing of them of this well known issue. That process would have cost them nothing. My mother in law spent about $1,000 in repairs to fix the issue before my car, shortly thereafter, had the same problem and I googled it learning how prevalent it is. Her mechanic called Hyundai who acted like they haven't heard of the problem until the extended warranty was brought up to them. She was fearful to drive her vehicle and borrowed a car to go to work while she had the worn coupling issue. Hyundia is putting peoples' lives at risk downplaying, not informing, and refusing to acknowledge the depth of the problem. Both my mother in laws car (now fixed) and now mine, are difficult to steer while driving at any speed.

Intermittent engine light illumination. Happens only after the "vehicle check in progress". Car has started to run rough both while accelerating and at a stop. Acts like it will shut off. Having to put the car in neutral and pat the gas to keep it running. There is a TSB for this issue but no active recall. Constant run around at the service centers. They say its normal for it to run rough. Also the rubber steering coupler went bad. Was making a thud noise when steering wheel was turned. Also a TSB for this. . . . No recall. But wait theres more! the clock spring is also bad! TSB for this too! bad clock spring results in the loss of power to the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. When I replaced the steering coupling, I forgot to plug in a wiring harness under the wheel and the buttons started working again but had no power steering. Plugged the harness back in and had steering but the buttons no longer worked. Pretty sure Hyundai is uploading error codes and giving people the run around in an attempt to get more money. Recall this crap already before something bad happens. Hold this company responsible for selling crap to people.

Steering wheel makes noises when turning wheel told from a mechanic it's the cylinder in the steering wheel.

I purchased the car in March, it was my first time buying a new car. Within the first couple of days after buying the car I noticed a few rattling and clanking noises. I believed this to be the cars moving parts, and didn't think much of it at the time, especially since I was used to driving used cars that sounded worse. After a few weeks, I noticed that the noises where noticeably louder, along with a loud knocking noise when I turned the steering wheel. The dealership that I purchased the car from (universal Hyundai in orlando) was booked up so I made an appointment at orlando Hyundai. Shortly after bringing my car in, and having the service department look at the car, I was told that the car was sold to me defective, that "the left and right inner tire rods and lock nuts were loose, threads were damaged, and the lock nuts were left loose from the factory". The service manager explained to me that this could have easily caused an accident, and that "one tire would've went one way and the other tire would've went the other way, causing your car to come to a sudden halt". This might have caused a serious accident, and knowing that I was driving that car on the highway, taking trips with my family and children, while the car was defective was very scary and upsetting. I was very excited about purchasing a new car, and hoped that I would not have to deal with these kinds of problems. I am extremely disappointed and want absolutely nothing to do with Hyundai. I have the statement from the service department stating that the factory made a mistake and I plan on filing a complaint through Hyundai and the national highway safety administration.