2009 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- 87
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 87 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Hydraulic Power Assist System · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
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…
ODI 10898518
Air Bags · Steering
I took my vehicle to wilson hyundai for the recalls to be corrected. I was also having issues with an air bag light and a clicking noise in the steering wheel. I received a call telling me my steering column needed to be replaced because there was a short in the sensors to a module. I was then told that the sensor to my passenger seat had malfunctioned and that i needed to replace the entire bottom portion of the…
ODI 10888956
Steering
Please note that my vehicle has already been serviced at the dealership for nhtsa campaign 15v100000 (hyundai recall 127). While driving between 34-45 mph, i heard a subtle click from either my steering column or behind the dash, which was immediately followed by illumination of the eps warning light and complete loss of power steering assistance. The vehicle became very difficult to steer, and remained in this…
ODI 10840332
Steering
The electronic steering dampener went on my 2009 hyundai elantra. The dealership said it had been under recall but they only did a computer reset. The steering wheel started to make a clicking noise. When i took it to the mechanic the next day the power steering went out. The rubber part had completely disintegrated. This is a known issue and hyundai would not cover my 2009 elantra with only 36000 miles on it. It…
ODI 10846281
Steering
My teenage daughter nearly got into an accident when the power steering completely stopped working while she was driving. We see that hyundai has had recalls on the torque sensor/steering column but informed us that our car was not covered under recall. Hyundai advised our hyundai dealership to completely replace electric power steering column and eps column in order to insure safe driving. This cost us $2,260.75 on…
ODI 10836267
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The electric power steering (eps) warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed…
ODI 10817538
Steering
Tl* 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…
ODI 10873260
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 35 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the power steering failed and the esc indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10787675
Steering
I have seen many other complaints online about this. My steering has play in it, and makes a clicking noise when slightly turned. I'm told there is a plastic cog in the power steering unit that breaks. It does this anytime the steering wheel is turned, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving. *tr
ODI 10919127
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 mph, the power steering seized and the electronic power steering and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10762567
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the eps warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps steering unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10734616
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving at low speeds, the power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
ODI 10783819
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 20 mph, the steering seized and the eps warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10733323
Steering
After having my power steering fixed at the local hyundai dealership because of the recall, the steering wheel began to make a clicking sound when it was turned in either direction. When i called hyundai, the mechanic was able to tell me exactly what it was without even looking at my car but still wanted 110 dollars just to inspect it. Informed me that the issue, which is the coupling device, is not covered under…
ODI 10817428
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While reversing out of a parking spot, the contact heard a clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned. The contact believed this was a serious safety concern. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10723191
Steering
After having the car in the shop, for stearing recal, the car still while driving the power stearing goes out.
ODI 10720942
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Took car in for safety recall campaign 127 electronic power steering . Took over 1 month to get car back. The steering felt loose and worse than before. Went to 2 dealers both said steering is loose but safe. I did not feel safe. The regional manager at hyundai said there is noting they can do about it. Updated 10/9/15 *ln an independent mechanic stated the steering was set to race car when the electronic power…
ODI 10732363
Steering
2009 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to electrical power steering recall. *smd the consumer stated it took the dealer more time to fix the recall, than what was stated. Recall # 15v100000. *jb
ODI 10721956
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the eps and the esc warning lights illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 15v10000 (power steering). However, two weeks after…
ODI 10715930
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/20/15*cn updated 04/23/15*jb
ODI 10694771
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, a week later the vehicle started experiencing the failure listed on the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10714958
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, the power steering seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a medium concrete divider. The frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10706592
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The eps warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10679135
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was returning home one evening home about a week ago, and i was trying to parking my car in parking lot when the esc light appeared on dash board and the steering wheel locked. I could not park the car, so i put it in park and pulled out the car manual, after reading it, i turned the ignition off and then turn it back on. The esc light went out and the steering was back and i was then able to park the car. The…
ODI 10672026
Steering
EPS LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
ODI 10660349