Power Steering Failed Problems of Hyundai Elantra - part 1

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

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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra touring. The contact stated that power steering failed to operated as designed while his son was driving the vehicle at an unknown speed. The contact had the vehicle towed to alexandria Hyundai (1707 mt vernon Ave, alexandria, va 22301) where he was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact disagreed with the diagnostic and he informed the dealer that the failure was related to a defective fuse. The contact had the vehicle towed back to his residence where he performed a diagnostic test and had determined that the failure was indeed related to a defective fuse. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer after discovering that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) and had the recall repair performed. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the eps warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle started jerking to the right. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and later discovered that the brakes and rotors were defective. The contact had the brakes and rotors replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

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Recently, the power steering failed while driving few times. It happened also while starting the car. The eps light went on and the steering column wouldn't budge. I turn the car off and back on again, the power steering worked until it fails on road! I looking online and saw recall # 127 along with thousands of complaints and accidents service manager said that there was a steering column �software update� recall in 2015 done. I had no issue then. I got message yesterday saying it will cost me about $3,500 to have �burnt out� steering column fix. The steering column is burn out because it fails. This is such a clear case of major malfunction, evidenced by your 2015 �software update� recall and the thousands of online complaints, accidents and highway safety involvement, that I am stunned and dismayed that Hyundai won't repair it. I am asking you to please consider having the entire steering column repaired at Hyundai expense. I rarely drive the car and when I do, I am so light on it. I simply cannot afford to purchase a car at this time and refuse to pay that kind of money to repair that, which is it the fault of the manufacture. Please consider my request. Car at myrtle beach Hyundai 1887 highway 501�myrtle beach�SC�29577.

While the vehicle was in motion the power steering failed. The eps light turned on and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The mechanic I took it to said the power steering motor failed and that the entire unit needs to be replaced.

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Tl the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle safely. Taylor Hyundai (located at 3233 washington rd, augusta, GA 30907, (706) 868-1200) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). Additionally, while attempting to drive to the dealer to have the recall repair performed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. After the failure recurred, the vehicle experienced several electrical issues pertaining to the interior lighting being activated when the headlight switch was turned to the on position. Additionally, the battery would drain overnight while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and provided case number: 15936968. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Power steer assist failed pulling out of driveway, eps light was on, steering difficult.

The steering wheel started making noises when turning and has gradually gotten tougher to turn as if the power steering has failed.

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I'm requesting NHTSA to investigate failures of several systems of Hyundai Elantra 2010: simultaneously failed/unresponsive braking, lurching/acceleration despite trying to push brake pedal, &failed power steering causing unsafe situation and accident in which air bags also failed to deploy despite 2 impacts to front end but form only allowed 3 parts of car affected. My husband pulled out of our garage front first @approx. 1-2 mph. When he tried to brake at end of driveway/check for oncoming traffic before entering road to park in front of our house. Brakes &power steering failed simultaneously as car lurched/accelerated forward. Car hit a van driving by &our vehicle bounced back into pole which sent car on sidewalk. Car continued to accelerate/lurch forward on sidewalk despite his foot on brakes. He continued to try to brake &steer but neither worked. Car hit neighbors wall/garage &car stopped. Just missed hitting a parent/child walking by. Air bags didn't deploy during either impact police came after accident. Didn't fill out report bc at time he he felt ok except for shaken up. He was in shock &does have pain& loss of mobility to neck/back. He's seeking treatment. It was in front of our house and a clear/dry day. No floor mats/anything were stuck under either pedal. No aftermarket parts used on car. Hyundai only place to service/repair car up til vehicle was transferred on 1/15/2018. Hyundai dealer laguna niguel, CA *4/16/13 stop-lamp switch replaced part 93810-3k000 switch assembly stop *8/12/13 w*08hyz10 campaign 110 stoplamp switch replacement /13/2017 campaign 127 eps system sw update/rep (TSB#15-01-018-1) 51c013r0 eps upgrade to rom# 4hdasg02 only other servicing were unrelated like oil changes and air filters. The vehicle was totaled &insurance towed to a lot. We requested that they investigate but they said they don�t. Please formally investigate.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph attempted to make a left turn, the vehicle steering became very hard. The electronic power steering ( eps ) illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer tamiami Hyundai 6780 airport pulling road, naples, FL 34109 they determined that the electronic power steering failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. But the vehicle was over the allowed mileage to get repaired under recall NHTSA number: 15v100000 ( steering ). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Bp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering ability seized and the electronic power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then drove the vehicle to an unknown independent mechanic that determined " electronic power steering failure ". The vehicle was taken to the dealer mcgovern Hyundai at 300 manley street brockton massachusetts 02301 they diagnosed " electronic power steering failure ". The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Bp.

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Power steering will fail, eps light comes on. This started at about 90,000 miles. Turn off car and turn back on, it works fine.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became very difficult to turn left or right. Barnes crossing Hyundai in tupelo, mississippi was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was designed that way. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,964.

The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra while the contact's daughter was driving at unknown speeds, the power steering failed while attempting to make a right turn. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators were illuminated prior to the crash. All the air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact's daughter sustained a shattered left wrist, a broken right wrist, pelvic injuries, a collapsed lung, and other injuries. The contact's daughter was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a holding garage where it was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that jones junction auto group (1508 belair rd #2000, bel air, MD 21014 (410) 879-6400) was contacted, but did not inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the power steering failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph the power steering failed and the eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned the failure occurred 5 additional times after the recall service. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Aa.

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra touring. While turning the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

I brought my 2009 Elantra (driven less than 42,000 miles) to a local Hyundai dealership mid July because eps was light on and I had been notified of a recall pertaining to the power steering system. The recall was reported addressed through software reset/update and eps light was off when I picked the car back up. Earlier this month the eps light came back on and I noted a brief clicking/knocking sound with temporary increased resistance as I turned the steering wheel in either direction both while moving or at a stop. The car was reassessed at the dealership Aug 23rd, I was told that an "internal failure of steering column" had been identified and that I would need to replace the full steering assembly for an estimated $2,244. 40. I asked for further details regarding the failure and was informed that the steering coupler needs replacement but also that the "hologram sensor" has malfunctioned, necessitating a full steering assembly replacement, and that this is unrelated to the previously serviced power steering recall. I have not had the repair yet but am warned that the car is at risk of unpredictable power steering failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 5 mph. The eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that there was a sudden power steering failure while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer in less than three months per NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than to have the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for further testing. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the power steering in the vehicle failed with the esc indicator illuminating on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the roadway where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering returned at that time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Wh.

I bought my car new in 2008 -- single owner all this time. Was driving the car about 30mph in residential area when all of sudden the eps light came on and power steering completely failed. Manually steered the car to nearby garage, where they found an error code in the electronic power steering module. Google search showed Hyundai had a recall for this, and this recall was performed on my car back in may. Started car back up, problem was gone, so brought car to Hyundai dealer, and they will run diagnostics and contact Hyundai for next steps. I called Hyundai myself and was given a complaint number: 8206849. Apparently what they did on my recall visit in may 2015 did not prevent this problem from happening. It was scary and dangerous to have happen -- this is absolutely a safety issue.

Power steering failed during a turn on a busy street. Car was almost impossible to steer but managed to get if off the road. Towed to Hyundai dealer - they just called and said they needed to replace the steering column.

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In the last 2 weeks, the eps light has come on my dashboard 3 times, accompanied by the power steering failing. The first time it happened, I was in the middle of an intersection, turning left, and my power steering failed. The second time I was in my driveway, luckily not yet pulled out into the busy street on which I live. The third time was just today on the highway, and as I was going 65 mph, the power steering failed. The only way I've found to "fix" it is to turn off my car and start it again. Had I been going over the bridge near my house where there is no shoulder to pull onto where I could restart my engine, today I would have been unable to steer around the curves of the highway. This is not just a minor problem. This is a safety liability on the part of the manufacturer and needs to be addressed. I have read about many other people with the same car having this issue and Hyundai doing nothing about it. So far, only a handful of 2015 sonatas have been recalled for the exact same issue, but nothing has been done about the Elantras. I have contacted Hyundai regarding this, and they say that my VIN is not part of a recall, even though it clearly has the same problem as the recalled sonatas occurring repeatedly, and therefore I must absorb the cost of whatever it will take to remedy this problem. Again, this is a liability on Hyundai's part, and they should be responsible for fixing it at no cost to the consumer. Thank you for your time.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The failure caused the contact to use excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the steering column and steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,594. Sr.

I started my car and the eps and esc off lights were illuminated, and I had no power steering. This was the second time this had happened since I purchased my vehicle used in 2011. The first time, shutting the engine off and restarting fixed the problem. I also took the car into the dealer at the time, and they claimed that the fix was an update to the computer. The issue didn't appear again until may 2014, and this time the power steering failed to work even after multiple restarts. I took it to the dealer and they said the steering column has failed an needs to be replaced, and will cost $2100. Not only does this defective steering column that I have seen multiple citations of in this database present a potentially large expense to Hyundai owners outside of their warranty, but a serious safety issue if the steering fails while the car is in motion, as I have seen in other cases. I was lucky it was just in my driveway. I contacted Hyundai directly about this, and they couldn't care less, and most certainly wouldn't cover it as a defective part, as I am 12k miles out of my warranty. They are clearly ignoring the safety and reliability concerns of their customers. Buyer beware.

As I was driving the vehicle the power steering stopped working making it very difficult to maneuver vehicle. I took it to dealer and they said it was either a software update needed or if that doesn't work the steering column. Will need to be replaced. . The software update was installed and appeared to work. Approximately one week later as I was turning a corner and it went out again nearly causing me to have an accident. It now needs a steering column which would cost around $3000. 00. I contacted consumer department at hundai corporate offices requesting a warranty decision review as I am unable to financially have this work done at this time. I told them it should be a recall since it is a very serious issue and sure to cause an accident. I went on line and there are multiple statements from others with this vehicle that have the same issues with the power steering failing while driving. I feel this is a very serious situation and a recall should be on this vehicle before injuries are caused. The response from hundai consumer department was they will not include it in the warranty and they are unable to help me.

The dealer replaced the steering column to resolve escalating problems with electronic power steering that failed intermittently and would no longer reset after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, rendering the vehicle inoperable. 127 miles after completion of the steering column replacement, the power steering again failed yesterday evening while entering the highway during rush hour. I reiterate my statement from the prior incident(s) that this is a serious safety issue - not only to the driver of the vehicle, but to other drivers as well. This long-time Hyundai promoter is about to become a detractor.

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The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant upon accelerating from a stop sign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was caused by the power steering. The technician replaced the power steering unit but the failure continued. Additionally, the steering wheel detached from the vehicle while parked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 3/12/cn.

The power steering failed while driving my 2008 Hyundai Elantra at the speed limit on a 4 lane, non divided highway in rush hour traffic. I was driving my car to work in normal morning rush hour traffic. There was no warning. While moving at the speed limit, the steering wheel locked up and lost all power to the car. This is a dangerous situation. I had no prior warning of any type that the steering was defective or would fail. It failed while the vehicle was moving. This incident could have had very dire results.

Making hard left turn after backing out of driveway, power steering fails. Restarted car to restore power steering. Also failed on a rough road with no turn. Reproduced problem with a hard left turn while standing still. In all cases, restarting the car resolves the problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway, shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, who stated that the main computer needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed and he lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the eps warning lamp illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the computer needed to be reset. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance, but advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,660 and the current mileage was 69,900.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced and that the steering software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact her back at a later time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 8,200. . . . . Updated 03/08/13 the consumer stated the vehicle would veer off to the right, heading toward other lanes of traffic. The consumer stated her mother would have to pull over and then it would over-steer. The first time, the dealer didn't fix the vehicle, the second time, they stated a computer update was needed, the third time, they stated a steering column was needed and the last time, the dealer claimed the problem was the steering column again. When the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the steering wheel was spinning lose on turns. Updated 03/13/12.

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed with the illumination of the eps warning light. The vehicle was shut off and restarted as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the steering motor was not calibrated. He then re-calibrated the eps motor. The failure recurred approximately one month later. The contact was awaiting repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 12,436 and the failure mileage was 12,587.

23 may 2011, I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 14,??? mi on it. As I was entering a curve on paved road at approximately 20 mph the electric power steering failed. I was able to maintain control using extreme effort avoiding oncoming traffic. I pulled over to the next safest area to calm down and regain my composure. The eps light was on and had no power steering. I looked under the hood for any sign of cause of failure and found nothing. Drove the car straight to the dealer and the service managers response when he tried to turn the wheel was "OH my". The dealership gave me a loaner car to drive since the Elantra was still under warranty. I called the service department on 13 June and they said they replaced a sensor and that didn't fix it and they were going to replace the steering column. 20 June 11, still waiting on repair of car. I returned the loaner because I no longer trust electric power steering no matter what anybody tells me. Yes the car is under warranty and the parts can be replaced. But, I am the sole provider for my family, I don't have a warranty nor any replacement parts and it cost a whole lot more to fix any damages to me than it does that car. Not to mention the person I met in that curve or their family.

This is a follow-up to odi number 10395729, power steering failure on a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. This second incident occurred three days and 26 miles driven after the initial repair by the dealership. In this case, I was idling in the left hand turning lane of a 6 lane divided highway, waiting in a line of cars for a left-turn green arrow. The steering wheel twitched, tried to rotate really, in my hands, then felt locked. I looked at the dashboard and the red eps light was on. I had researched Hyundai eps light problems on the internet since my first incident, and some posters recommended turning off the engine and restarting the car to activate the steering again. I tried this and the eps light did go out when the car restarted, and the feeling of steering wheel control returned. I was able to drive off the highway but got no more than 1/4 mile total before the steering locked again and the eps light was on again. I drifted to the curb and restarted the car again. The steering came back on again, and I proceeded about another 1/4 mile at slow speed before the steering locked again and the eps light reappeared. I restarted the car again and this time was able to drive the last block to my home and pulled to the curb. While idling there, the eps light came on and the steering wheel locked again. I called the dealer for assistance, and they returned my call and told me to call Hyundai roadside assistance for a tow. The dealership kept the car several days as they needed to order a part. The work order states '13090 sop part, replace steering column, part # 56310-2h300, shaft c1290 torque sensor abd'. In one month of driving since this repair, I have had no red eps lights, no steering failure. However, the steering wheel does continue to twitch on its own, sometimes while idling, sometimes while moving. I feel the dealership has treated me fairly, but I remain concerned about the long term consequences of this defect.