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 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving my car to a doctors appointment when i was making a turn into the parking lot the steering wheel would not move and the eps light came on. I struggled to park the car and after my dr. Appointment called my husband and he drove the car to brandon hyundai where i purchased the car they took the car in and we got a rental car. They replaced column & shaft assy-steerin 56310-2h250 and bolt-safety lock…
Crash reported
ODI 10683215
Steering
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…
ODI 10594610
Steering
I took my 2010 hyundai elantra in because the eps light was on and the power steering was not functional. At that time they inspected it and also replaced the stop lamp switch from a previous recall. The power steering had gone out once prior but resolved itself and i had not brought it in. When i did bring it in on 5/ 14/14 there was no service performed to resolve the issue. I brought it in again on 6/2/14 because…
ODI 10702051
Steering
Like several other complaints, the eps light came on and the power steering shut down, making the car extremely difficult to control. The dealer calibrated the eps with a software update for a charge of approximately $100. Things worked fine for a week, during which time the car was driven about 500 miles, but then the same problem recurred. The car was out of warranty by 8,000 miles but was still within the five…
ODI 10651694
Column · Steering
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 15 mph, the power steering failed on the vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and veered off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the electronic power steering software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that all…
ODI 10592557
Steering
While driving approx. 30 mph the eps light went on and the power steering went off. I drove the car about a mile to the dealership, where they re-calibrated the sensor. The car operated fine for two days and then the problem occurred again,( although it does reset when the car is restarted). I then took the car back to the dealer, where i was told the sensor needed to be replaced and that was located in the steering…
ODI 10577944
Steering
My daughter was driving in a rain storm and lost her power steering. The eps (electronic power steering) light illuminated. She was lucky she didn't get into an accident. She pulled over to the shoulder, turned her car off, then started it again. The eps light went out and the power steering was again working. I performed an internet search and found numerous complaints concerning the hyundai eps system. This is a…
ODI 10559653
Electrical System · Steering
Driving to work today the eps light came on while in the process of changing lanes. The steering wheel locked up causing the vehicle to do a bit of swerving. Managed to pull off to the side. Prior to all this, i complained about the eps as it was something that was happening before. The light would come on, the vehicle would lock up and upon turning off the ignition and restarting the vehicle, it would reset itself.…
ODI 10552951
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Returning from south jersey with my minor son, the eps light came on while in the process of changing lanes. The steering wheel locked up causing the vehicle to do a bit of swerving. Managed to pull off to the side of the road and call for help. Prior to all this, vehicle was taken to hyundai in paramus, nj for a recall for some other part. At this time, i complained about the eps as it was something that was…
ODI 10534902
Steering
Was driving on freeway and eps light came on and electronic steering went out. Car became impossible to turn. I was able to make it to the left shoulder of the freeway. After stopping the car and turning it back on, the vehicle operated fine until 5 months later. Then it happened again. Finally on june 30, 2013, it happened a third time. I have researched this and have found it to be a common problem and one of…
ODI 10522919
Steering
After a routine maintenance, power steering and stability control no longer functioned. Dealer said a computer update would likely fix the problem. It did not. They said only solution is to replace whole steering column. Part alone is $2200. *tr
ODI 10578383
Steering
The hyundai elantra had its steering lock up while driving at a low rate of speed as it was on an approach ramp preparing to merge on to wi state highway 441 in the town of menasha, wi. This caused the car to go into the guardrail since the steering would not respond. The accident occurred at noon on a clear day on dry pavement. Witnesses to the accident indicated that the steering did not respond before the vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10717577
Body · Steering
I experienced a crash with this vehicle when the steering failed (as indicated in the recall notice nhtsa code 15v100000). I communicated this failure to hyundai at the time this occurred but they denied that there was any issue with the steering. Hyundai has subsequently acknowledged this problem with a formal recall notice. Their failure to address this when notified of this problem is an example of product…
Crash reported
ODI 11165413
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 hyundai elantra (rented). Consumer wanted to know were there any recalls issued related to defects in the steering, accelerator problems, suspension problems or brake problems *tgw the consumer stated he was involved in an accident, which caused him to crash. Updated 01/15/13 the consumer stated the vehicle swerved to the left, which caused him to strike a pole. The consumer then crossed the median, and struck…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10484202
Seal · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the right while driving at any speed and the front tires wear prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the tires several times and performed an alignment, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10465251
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, it became very difficult to steer without warning. The contact stated that he was very concerned for his safety since he believed that he would not be able to control the vehicle if he was to be driving at a higher speed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10458825
Steering
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…
ODI 10407460
Steering · Suspension
I was driving on the highway and was cut off by another car. I was travelling about 50mph, i proceeded to brake (did not require hard braking, because me speed was not high) and steer to the right to avoid hitting the right side of the car that cut me off. My car over compensated and proceeded to swerve. It took a lot to regain control. My initial steer to avoid the car in front was not significant enough to cause…
ODI 10398932
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle became unstable in adverse wind conditions. The contact was not sure of what the wind speeds were that caused the problem, but the vehicle started rocking from side to side while traveling 65 mph. This had also happened when passing trucks in the opposite direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after a test drive; the…
ODI 10371260
Steering
I bought a brand new 2010 elantra. I soon noticed that the car was pulling to the right, and very soon it started pulling hard to the right. I took it in to have it aligned. It still pulled right but it was much better. Soon it started pulling again, this time at higher rates of speed, 65-70 mph. (before it was at slower rates of speed(25 to 45 mph?). Again, i took it to be aligned at the dealership. They said they…
ODI 10386381
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the remedy was insufficient. The dealer (fairfax hyundai, [redacted], fairfax, va 22030, [redacted]) updated the software and stated that the eps control unit did not need to be replaced. Shortly after the dealer's repair, the eps randomly failed and made it extremely…
ODI 11013347
Door · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would pull violently to the left or right while driving. In addition, the contact stated that he would get shocked whenever he would open the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure but decided to performed an alignment to temporarily remedy the problem. The manufacturer was not contacted and…
ODI 10397423