2010 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- 122
- 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 122 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- power steering · 60 records
- steering wheel · 52 records
- steering column · 31 records
- failure mileage · 22 records
- light came · 16 records
- notified failure · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps needed to be replaced. 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 vin and failure mileage were…
ODI 10873895
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Recall was performed on 4/22/15 at no charge. Bought car from dad on 5/26/15. 7 months later the (eps) light come on and i lose steering. If you shut the car off and turn on the light goes out. Its happening every other day. I think this still falls under the recall. I should be able to get fixed for no charge. Places are wanting money and have my car for a few days. Recall says 1hr . Says if not satisfied to write…
ODI 10809781
Steering
The steering column made a knocking sound when turned. You could hear noise when vehicle was stationary and in motion. Took it to dealer and had the flexible coupling (part 56315-2k000-fff) replaced. The service manager said the part was melted and torn up. The car mileage was 79944.
ODI 10807263
Steering
Vehicle in motion approximately 73 mph on ny 87s. Eps dash light suddenly illuminated and power steering was lost instantaneously. Pulled over to side of road.
ODI 10806410
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving at approximately 20 mph and making a turn, a loud knocking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure occurred when driving and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10790220
Steering
Last week the day after dlst ended, i used by headlights for the first time in months. This seemed to coincide with the start of the clicking of my steering wheel while driving. I stopped & talked w/ a mechanic, he said a dealer would have to do a costly repair because it involved the computer located in the steering column. It would probably need replacement. I am worried it may be a safety issue. He said it was…
ODI 10790393
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25-40 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and the eps warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that the vehicle was previously included and repaired according to a recall for the power steering. The dealer also stated that the current failure was not associated with the recall despite the eps warning…
ODI 10849942
Steering
When driving the car and using the steering, the steering wheel clicks when you turn it any which way. Also the steering feels loose & sloppy. It happens every time you drive it.
ODI 10789320
Steering
The original steering wheel on this car has been cracking and now is disintegrating in my hands. Slowly but surely it is posing to be an issue with sharp edges which has cut my hand. I believe if this keeps going the skeleton of the steering wheel will be exposed. I am attaching pictures of this. I have talked to hyundai consumer affairs they informed me that there is nothing they can do. I believe this is due to…
1 injury
ODI 10822677
Power Train · Steering
Noise when turn right and left. Also when is driving make a noise under the stering wheel colunm-dash
ODI 10783345
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. When starting the vehicle, the power steering failed. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10782126
Steering
On july 15th i attempted to start my car and the esc light and the electronic power steering light both came on. I was not able to steer the car. I called my mechanic and the car was taken to the shop. It was found that the computer code for the eps was not in the system. The car had not been drive for about a week. The mechanic was able to reprogram the system. The following day i again attempted to drive the car…
ODI 10743460
Steering
Driving on the freeway i noticed that the red eps come on ,at first i didnt notice anything then i made a lane change and found the steering was very difficult to control i struggled to park the car it took everything i had to turn that wheel around a corner and park it,this seems like a serious safety issue and hopefully it should prompt a hyundai recall.
ODI 10722472
Steering
Steering wheel making a knocking noise every time you turn it
ODI 11045681
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise and the eps warning light illumianted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the lower steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) but the dealer indicated that the required repair was in addition to the software update recall repair that…
ODI 10743327
Steering
I noticed when tuning the steering wheel, that it felt like there was a ball rolling back and forth in the steering column and it made a strange soft "thud". I called the dealer and was told it was probably the steering column coupler going bad. I took it to my mechanic who agreed with the diagnosis and he also printed out a technical safety bulletin stating that the coupler is defective and would need to be…
ODI 10715240
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering column shakes bad. ...while in motion...city street and highway
ODI 11112891
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started and the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, there was a knocking sound and a slight hesitation was felt in the steering column. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps system was faulty and needed to be repaired and updated. The steering coupling was also…
ODI 10761104
Steering · Wheels
The rims on my 5 year old car look like it was parked in the ocean they are rusting so bad and this car has never lived north of carolina. I am afraid that this defect is going to cause my wheel to fall off one day. The steering wheel started popping or catching whenever i try to turn the vehicle to the left, but dealership tells me it is not on the recall list, so it will cost $110 just to look at the problem. The…
ODI 10692244
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 13 mph, the vehicle accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed and stuck to the floorboard and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle crossed opposite lanes and crashed through a gate and into a house. The air bags deployed long after the crash occurred. The contact was knocked unconscious momentarily and received medical attention. A police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10854933
Steering
Driving on the freeway we noticed the red eps light was illuminated. At first we didnt notice anything then we made a lane change and found the steering was very very difficult to control. When we pulled off the freeway that is when it was found that the steering had definitely gone. It took everything i had to turn that wheel around a corner and park it. This seems like a serious safety issue and hopefully it…
ODI 10683497
Steering
No matter moving or stopped the steering has a knock or click. Took it to the service center, the mechanic said the alignment is correct. All the front suspension is tight. The sound is from the internal power assist electric motor and this is normal!! I question this because it never did this before. *js
ODI 10690431
Steering
Over the past 2 years the electric power steering (eps) on my 2010 hyundai elantra has failed multiple times - the power steering stops and the eps light on the dash illuminates. Luckily i was always close to home and no one was hurt. It happens under all kinds of conditions, going uphill / downhill / 50mph or 5mph / turning / driving straight - there is not a single 'road condition' or 'driving condition' that…
ODI 10655250
Steering
I had driven around 2 miles without any issue and was waiting on red traffic light before entering my apartment community. When the light turned green i noticed that eps indicator has turned on and steering wheel is jammed. Thankfully the road ahead was straight and i was able to maneuver the car safely over the curb with extreme difficulty. I tried the sequence of complete stop and start multiple times but it did…
ODI 10643174
Steering
Eps light comes on and the power steering would shut off. This happen about four times and i able to shut the car off, restart and drive. The last time i was on the highway and it happen again. Luckily i was able to get to the side of the road and restarted the car. First time at the dealer, they said it was just a computer up-grade for $98. One week later it happen again. This time the dealer is telling me the…
ODI 10627219