2011 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 17 records
- steering column · 10 records
- clicking noise · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- left right · 7 records
- power steering · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
When traveling above 40mph and going over bumps in road loss of control occurs. This creates the drive to over correct and cause traffic safety concerns with vehicles around the elentra as well as collision issues for elentra driver.
ODI 11300321
Steering
When going over bumps in the road, especially at higher speeds, 50-70 mph, the car feels like it loses contact with road surface. Making it feel like you have lost control of the car.
ODI 11280272
Steering
I have been back and fourth with hyundai about the steering. They have claimed to fix the recall but my car is not safe to drive. The steering wheel clicks as i try to drive and i was told in june of 2019 during my state inspection it was taken care off.i recently got my brakes changed and the people serviced my car agreed it had not been fixed and in fact is dangerous.
ODI 11266040
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Car stalls while in motion and coming to stops. Engine sounds like a diesel truck and also has a ticking noise. Constantly having to replace the headlight bulbs front and back. Also have issues with steering wheel making a winding noise when turning the wheel. My tire pressure light never goes off even when air is put in or all new tires are put on. Also constantly having issues driver side up front tire issues. Had…
ODI 11218843
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise was detected. Also, while driving more than 60 mph over a bump, there was an abnormal clicking noise detected from the steering wheel and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cylinder coupling and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11194687
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking noise emerging from the steering wheel and the power steering indicator illuminated. The contact called wiesner hyundai (1645 interstate 45 n #400, conroe, tx 77304, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty and to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 11204368
Steering
A few weeks ago i noticed a popping noise coming from my steering area when i made turns. I took my car to my mechanic and he could find the actual part but knew it was coming from the power steering assist. After some research he found that a few people were having issues with the coupler inside the steering column. I have attached pictures of the the part looked like when he removed it. This is very concerning…
ODI 11161110
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The airbag light comes on and off regularly for some days, then finally it stays on permanently. The steering wheel lights doesn't come on when i turn on the headlights. The car bounces and sway to the side each time i hit a pothole no matter how small the pothole is.
2 injuries
ODI 11206161
Steering · Wheels
To whom it may concern: it grieves me to escalate this concern to the national highway safety administration. I have attempted to seek resolution with hyundai, but the corporate office is unresponsive and ignorant to the safety concern. The problem lies in the defect of the power steering coupler on hyundai elantra models that affects tires, steering, balancing, alignment. The manufacturer is aware of the defect and…
ODI 11143686
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
'takata recall' (1) suspension problem.. It drifts or bounces to one side when i hit a bump or when i go into a pothole... I have had to take it to different auto mechanics to fix this but haven't gotten any solution.. Changed sway bar links, tie-rods, struts and ball joints, still no improvement. (2) steering issues - steering feels stiff when turning and sometimes makes funny sounds (3) clunking noise in front…
ODI 11184484
Steering
When i drove (in motion) my car over potholes or road edges, my car is drifting by side to side. I had this issue from the last 6 months. I showed my car to a different hyundai dealership, but they could not find the exact reason and i spent around $2000 to replace all the parts as per hyundai's dealership suggestion. After spending this much of money i still have a drifting issue in potholes. Recently, i contacted…
ODI 11182018
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car one or more of the brakes get active without using the brakes . Abs start kicking and the car loose power . If i hate the brake the brake parks get really sensitive and the car start shaking . Happened too many times and i took the car to the dealer for diagnostic and they said they couldn't fined any problems . From my experience this is a use sensor problem and i spoke with honda of america…
Fire reported
ODI 11093589
Steering
My vehicle has had several issues with the flex steering cuppling. It makes a very loud noise at highway speeds and becomes very hard to control.
ODI 11065571
Air Bags · Steering
Air bag light illuminated whenever steering wheel is turned.
ODI 11013763
Steering
When car is idling or while driving straight there is a clunking noise in the steering wheel and wheel moves slightly. This is not noticeable when turning.
ODI 11000797
Steering
In may my steering column started making a metallic like sound every time i turned it. There is some loose play in the steering now nothing major but the noise is very frequent when turning.
ODI 10995695
Steering
Clicking noise when moving steering wheel in either direction. Both stopped and while driving. Napleton dealer says i need to have it fixed for safety reasons. They want 325 to fix. Says it's not on recall list. I feel because of hundreds of complaints and dealers acknowlegement of safety issue they should cover the cost.
ODI 10950052
Steering
My steering wheel makes a clocking noise that to me feels like something is loose and i will eventually become loose and the steering wheel will no longer work which would cause an accident. Its not covered for repair nor is it a recall which it should be. Idk what to do
ODI 11029990
Steering
When turning steering wheel there's a click or popping noise. Was told by dealer it is steering column bushing and repair would be over 400 dollars. The car can be sitting idle or being driven when this occurs.
ODI 10928810
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the steering inadvertently became stuck in the center position and took considerable force to move. The failure resulted in severe oversteering. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10923816
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My 2011 hyundai elantra is under hyundai recall 137. My vehicle has been at the dealership for regular service since 8/31/16. I mentioned the esc was malfunctioning and the service advisor indicated it would require diagnostics at an additional charge. They diagnosed the problem and estimated by phone the repair would be about $1,700 because the yaw sensor of the esc system had failed and damaged the steering column…
ODI 10903888
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, an abnormal knocking noise was observed coming from the front of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
ODI 10909679
Steering
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata, the problem i am referring to is related to the steering column and power steering coupling. I am aware that there have been a couple recalls on this particular problem for other 2011 sonatas but mine does not fall into this small number of recalled vehicles. I am however having the same problem. The steering feels loose and makes a clicking noise when you move the wheel back and forth,…
ODI 10821521
Steering
While driving and applying pressure to steering wheel, the steering wheel makes a clicking noise and attempts to make steering corrections, possibly due ot the electronic power steering. Manufacturer says it's not a safety issue, but makes driving a hazard.
ODI 11291415
Rear · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving over bumps in the road at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the rear of the vehicle veered from left to right. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10837794