Steering Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 1,165 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (858 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (107 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Hyundai Elantra

The Steering problem

The horn never worked since I bought it in August 2023, I’ve been in a countless near accident situations where I was rendered helpless. I’ve had several instances where I get locked out of my car because the vehicle would not read the key.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

1. The fabric on the seats is not colorfast. Any drop of clean water looks like a stain when it dries. 2. My steering wheel knocks when turned left and right, when in motion and stationary. It is the u-joint behind the break peddle from the steering column making a knocking/clunking noise.   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Power steering failed causing the vehicle to be difficult to control. The vehicle was in motion on a city street, turning left.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

Steering wheel clicking noise started in April 2021. Looked up and there was a recall for steering collar on 2010 Hyundai Elantra. . I went to delray Hyundai for recall and they said they had to charge me(over $400) to replace steering collar that was recalled.   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

While driving on the highway approximately 68 miles per hour I noticed an odd skipping in the steering. Eventually the power steering was gone and a steering warning light as well as the traction control warning light came on.   Read details...




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