2013 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- 156
- 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 156 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 81 records
- feels like · 14 records
- power steering · 13 records
- wheel makes · 9 records
- play steering · 8 records
- steering column · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 66 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My elantras brake lights are always on. My traction control light, eps light, abs light, and brake warning light are always on as well. I see where my vehicle is shown that the recalls have already been repaired on my car and i do not believe that is true or this would not be happening. My brakes lights constantly being on is a major problem because that can cause confusion on other drives and especially when i'm…
ODI 11299600
Steering
With less than 22,000 miles, the steering wheel began making a knocking sound when turned left to right while driving or stationary. The steering wheel was more difficult to control as time went on. I took it in for repairs and found that the coupler had been shredded. This is a $5 piece which costs a few hundred dollars to have replaced by an auto shop. Hyundai should be replacing these, instead of its customers.
ODI 11299728
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Just bought the 2013 hyundai elantra, 12/21/2019, after about 100 miles of driving we noticed the steering wheel is off center. While driving in town and on highway shifting lanes it didn't want to go and it will pull hard left or right almost causing to run off the road. 12/25/2019, while on the way home i almost struck another car. More noticeable from 30 to 55 worse over 55. Driving on dirt road feels like it…
ODI 11291189
Electrical System · Steering
Electric steering coupling defective. Car has only 33k miles on it. Unsafe to drive. Mechanic reports this is a common problem with year, make and model of car. I noticed too much play and clunking in steering while stationary and in motion. Car bought from dealership july 3, 2019.. I had car repaired before further damage occurred.
ODI 11290007
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal popping sound in the steering. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mcconnell honda dealer, ([redacted], montgomery, al 36116, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the router cuff on the steering wheel had worn out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the…
ODI 11301603
Steering
The steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turned, it happens when it is moving or still too.
ODI 11297591
Steering
Steering cupler makes a knocking noise when turning. My family machinic stated that that these cars had a recall on them. But when call dealership they said my car is not part of this recall for same issue?
ODI 11308002
Steering
The steering wheel column coupler wore out. This is an issue with these cars. Found this out by doing a web search on steering problems. No recalls on this inherit problem
ODI 11286309
Steering
When turning the wheel while stationary or driving, there is a loud crunching sound coming from the wheel turning right or left. Someone told me i will then lose power steering & that around 21,000-29,000 miles on your car this is what happens. A small wheel nut behind the wheel & dash board breaks up. I am afraid to lose my power steering. This has happened to a number of owners.
ODI 11280370
Steering
Steering clicking and popping. Not real noticeable in turns but when going straight car often drifts. Feels like 1/4 to half inch slack in steering wheel
ODI 11269437
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The steering wheel has a click in it . The eps light and traction light came on at the same time went too the dealership but they said it wasn't a recall on this common problem it happen all at once at city speed
ODI 11268180
Steering
While driving my car my steering wheels vibrates and shakes in the steering column and makes a loud noise and also clicks when turning the steering wheel as well the shaking is only when in motion and the clicks happen whether sitting still or whole driving on any conditions
ODI 11277787
Steering
COUPLER
ODI 11266762
Steering
When moving steering feel like alot of play in it. When turning left to right there is a click noise also. Feels like something is wrong on inside of steering column . This is happening when driving and if your just at a stand still in move steering
ODI 11255559
Steering
Coupling in the steering wheel is lose. Same thing happened to my 2013 sonata. Dealership told me this was a safety issue and then charged me $424 to repair the sonata 2 years ago. When i take the electra in i'm sure i will be charged same repair cost. This occurs when turning the steering wheel. Can hear and feel the clang as the coupling rattles around. Looked for safety recall for this issue for 2013 hyundai's…
ODI 11282870
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While operating the vehicle, a clunking noise was present coming from the steering column. Also, the steering wheel was not secured and would move approximately 3/4 of an inch. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a bushing in the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. Holler hyundai ([redacted], winter park, fl) was…
ODI 11286288
Steering
Whenever i start my car, i receive a mechanical error in the display. There is also a popping noise in my steering wheel when the vehicle is either stationary or moving, and i was told this is a safety issue. I noticed that there are at least 76 other complaints on this issue.
ODI 11258770
Steering
While stationary loud popping noise happens when turning the steering wheel either way. While driving on city street or highway if you hit a bump it makes a loud popping sound no matter your speed.
ODI 11254594
Steering
Steering wheel rattles and makes noises when turning. Feels like there is to much play in steering. Worried about having issues of safety. This seems to be a problem with these particular vehicles. When swerving to avoid animal felt like i had no control.
ODI 11251992
Steering
My steering wheel has started making a clicking noise and sticks quite often now. It feels like it is going to break off if i turn it too much to the left or the right. Sometimes it makes driving very difficult. It does this in a stopped position when you start turning the wheel to turn and while in motion.
ODI 11252645
Steering
While sitting in the car not driving a lot of play in steering wheel.while driving same was reading forums that it could be a rubber ring. It also makes a clicking noise.
ODI 11243092
Steering
My (and my son's) 2013 hyundai elantras both have begun exhibiting the failure process that will inevitably result in the loss of the "electronic assist" power steering. Our hyundais now have a vague dead-spot in the steering when the steering wheel is moved off center at any speed. You can feel it the most when the vehicle is parked. The "dead-spot angle is getting wider and wider as the rubber slip-joint part…
ODI 11252894
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Airbag srs light appeared on dash panel without reason when the vehicle was started in a parked position and has stayed illuminated since first appearing. The light has been present for several months now. Recent diagnostics reported airbag fault (code b134600 driver airbag resistance too high stage #1). Service facility deemed fault is secondary to defective clock spring. The defect causes the airbag system to fail…
ODI 11282383
Steering
Clicking sound in the steering column. The dealer says that the problem is the steering coupler...a $4.00 part. Then the dealer said that the fix is not under warranty and that it would cost $410.00 to change this $4.00 part. This fix is in fact listed as a recall on the same year elantra sedan and the sonata models. Since this is a safety issue why is the repair covered on those vehicles mentioned above but not on…
ODI 11230476
Steering
There is excessive play in steering wheel making driving very dangerous and difficult. The steering wheel makes a popping noise while driving or turning it when sitting still. According to my local dealer, hyundai is aware of this defective bushing used in steering assist motor but has failed to issue a recall. The steering bushing has disintegrated! The same bushing was used in several other models as well. Check…
ODI 11277422