Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
At 8am coming back from kinstone nc driving on hey 70 at 60mph second lane my 2014 Hyundai Elantra suddenly braked on me. Car started sliding from one side to another spin around twice before went down hill.
More often than not, the steering wheel will virtually lock, only allowing me to turn the steering wheel 2 inches, with increasing difficulty after that range in either direction. Making sharper turns literally impossible without having to harshly tug the wheel only effectively moving the steering wheel another 1-2inches with each tug. This goes away when turning off and on the vehicle, and has been happening for over a year now. The power steering light and traction control light both come on as soon as it happens seemingly out of nowhere.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that with no warning, the driver experienced a tire blow out concerning the rear tires. There was no option for a spare tire which was not in the vehicle and the contact was uncertain if a dealer was contacted however when the contact notified the manufacturer on-line, there was no response within a reasonable time frame. The contact had called the manufacturer per the instructional in the owners manual, went on-line and receive no assistance. Aaa was able to tow the vehicle and assisted with the rear tire blow out failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
My 2014 Hyundai Elantra has numerous issues. The car feels unsafe when driving down interstate when a very small flaw makes it seem you are losing control of the vehicle. It feels as if the back end is coming around as if it is going to do a 360 in the road. It also has a feeling in the steering wheel that it wants to lock up and have to apply more pressure to wheel and it finally breaks loose but feels uncomfortable as if you are going into other lanes. It does this in either direction. Sometimes I feel the steering is locking up and could cause a major accident. There have been many different reports of these same issues and apparently Hyundai charges outrageous prices just to tell you nothing is wrong. There is something wrong with these cars and really needs attention before someone is killed.
Noticed a odd noise coming from my left drivers side tire when making a right turn. Took it too a mechanic. Left front wheel bearing was severely damaged. Had to replace left front wheel bearing at 41,000 miles. This car has not driven on bumpy roads or any accidents.
The hankook h426 tires on this car are extremely vulnerable to destruction caused by minor road hazards such as stones and shallow potholes or ridging in the roadway, even when struck at speeds below 30 mph. I purchased this car in March of 2014 and have since replaced 6 tires at full cost. The last incident occurred on 1/22/2016 while driving on a snow covered road at low speed. In every case, the sidewall of the tire appeared to be gashed. My wife is the primary driver of this car and uses it for work purposes. I fear for her safety whenever she drives this car.
I got this as a rental car and am afraid to drive it. Every time I go over a pothole, I feel like I lose control of the car. I've never had a car feel like this and it just feels dangerous.