Three problems related to steering wheel vibrate have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2013 Elantra.
**steering wheel safety hazard** I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra se coupe, 50k miles. I noticed that all the sudden in the past week or so there is a few inch gap and a clunking noise in my steering wheel. I brought it to my dealership (king huyndai and deerfield beach florida) and they advised that my "steering wheel coupler" needs to be replaced and is not covered under the warranty and there are no recalls. I specifically asked him if there are any possible hazardous or dangerous issues with this faulty steering wheel coupler. His response was, "absolutely, your steering wheel can lock up and cause a major accident"! he also advised me that if I do not have this repaired ASAP it can result in my entire electrical steering system to also break & need replacement. He also added, "if that happens I will end up spending a lot more money for that repair also"! I did some research on my own and found out that this bad "coupler" is made of only plastic!! the average cost is only about $10 for a new one. The dealership wanted to charge me over $300. 00 (out of the door) for this specific repair. This gap and clunking sound happens while the car is totally stopped (but still running) and also during normal average driving. This is the only vehicle I have and I transport my three young children in this vehicle. I am so scared to drive it now, I am trying to find other transportation methods. Also, while driving I am able to feel even the smallest pebble under a tire and the steering wheel vibrates and truly does not feel safe at all and is very scary. Most importantly, if this is such a dangerous matter regarding the safety of driving this vehicle, why would they use only plastic for this coupler and not something more rigid and stable with no worries of any wear?.
While driving my car my steering wheels vibrates and shakes in the steering column and makes a loud noise and also clicks when turning the steering wheel as well the shaking is only when in motion and the clicks happen whether sitting still or whole driving on any conditions.
Steering wheel is clicking and loose. Makes steering difficult. Steering wheel shakes when going over speed bumps.