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.
Steering
My steering coupler has deteriorated to the point where it is unsafe to drive my vehicle. I have seen many other reports of the same problem online
ODI 11142851
Steering
Electronic stability light came on, and slowed the vehicle at random moments. After two days, steering began making a "pop" sound when turning left or right. Brought to dealer and confirmed the issue is with the rack and pinion. Car has 40k miles and is only 5 years old. No accidents and used only to commute <10 miles to and from work. This is considered outside of hyundai's 5 year warranty (even though i am within…
ODI 11141479
Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of st. Augustine (2898 u.s. 1, st augustine, fl 32086, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring in the steering wheel needed to be replaced because it was causing the seat belt indicator to illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 11140358
Steering
Steering wheel has excessive play and makes noise when turning to right, feels like something is loose. This occurs even when stationary. Feels very unsafe and wife is afraid to drive car. Problem suddenly started after only 31770 miles. In over 40 years of driving and owning 15 vehicles never have experienced such a steering problem. Took it into dealer and they replaced a flexible coupling , part only cost $1.26…
ODI 11132749
Steering
Steering wheel has a clunking noise. It feels like the steering wheel is going to come loose. It shows that there is a small gear inside the steering motor, which breaks apart little by little, until you cannot longer maneuver the car. This is very dangerous. Talk about an accident waiting to happen.
ODI 11131519
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact suspected that the timing spring in the steering wheel could have caused the failure. Hyundai of anderson ([redacted], anderson, sc 29625, [redacted]) mentioned that the spring was a common issue, but they would have to run a diagnostic test and charge a fee. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11256319
Steering
Driving , in motion , on a city street, or highway within a 5 degree turn, right or left from center, steering wheel has a clicking noise like something is loose. This noise does not seem to affect the steering of said vehicle but is very annoying and loud which makes a distraction while in motion.
ODI 11230259
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 54 mph, the service indicators illuminated, the headlights failed to illuminate, and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to turn the headlights on and off, but they failed to respond. The contact continued driving, but the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was pushed to the…
ODI 11113947
Steering
The steering wheel feels loose and clicks every time i turn the wheel. It then shakes when i get over a speed of 50 and hit my breaks
ODI 11104837
Steering
My father-in-law drives a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. It car only has 49k miles. Today i found out that the steering wheel has a clunking noise. It feels like the steering wheel is going to come lose. I searched and found this youtube video that explains the problem. Here is a link to the video. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxtcfnykutc it shows that there is a small gear inside the steering motor, which breaks apart…
ODI 11097081
Steering
Steering wheel makes clunking noises when turned from side to side. Progressively worsens per use. Car is at 48,000 miles.light driving,moderate conditions. No snow or ice. Car is scheduled for repair monday july 17,2018.
ODI 11111137
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
1. Engine noise (knocking sound, ticking sound) 2. Air conditioning system failed too early and replaced it around 45,000 miles. 3. Axle boot (left side) grease leaked too early (around 50,000 miles) 4. Inner fender (right side) tore down. Replaced 5. Two bubble tires (we changed the tire eight months ago!) replaced 6. Clicking sound on passenger side door when i changed the gear (50,200 miles) 7. Engine mount…
ODI 11090000
Steering
Ta kata recall, my steering wheel column rattles and shakes when i am driving. It sounds like the steering wheel is going to fall off. The steering wheel feels loose
ODI 11083460
Steering
Steering wheel makes noises when turning wheel told from a mechanic it's the cylinder in the steering wheel
ODI 11104842
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel made a loud clicking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,300.
ODI 11066617
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
This is a pubic recall. My car is experiencing the problems that has been warned. I would like to bring my car to get seviced to make sure their are no high risk to me as a driver. Thank you for announcing the problem with the vehicle.
ODI 11103394
Steering
Steering is very still, causing driver to over correct and going from side to side in the lane on the interstate.
ODI 11063488
Steering
Hyundai has officially recalled the 'rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering assembly on all 2007 - 2015 models'. Hyundai will not honer the same recall on the elantra gt model. They utilize the exact same parts. Instead, they are charging customers high fees to replace this 5 dollar part. This coupler binds the steering wheel to the motor. When it fails you lose steering control of the vehicle. This is a…
ODI 11278914
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl-contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra --- esc light came -- electronic steering light vehicle has 58000 miles on vehicle and is not under warranty --- called dealership and dealership stated vehicle is out of warranty . Steering locked up on contact and that contact had to pay for repairs. Contact left a voicemail for hyundai dealership and dealership has not returned phone call. Contact given number to hyundai cb
ODI 11062113
Steering
The steering wheel block, has parts which brake and that make the car impossible to maneuver. The steering coupling is defective in this car and most cars of this brand startin on 2011. Dealer has been unable to assist. The problem is present under all driving conditions, speeds, and types of roads.
ODI 11090329
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I went to apply the brakes and every light on the dashboard lit up and my brakes failed. When i took it to the shop they said it was a bad yaw sensor and a bad g sensor. I dont feel safe in my car anymore and hyundai refuses to do anything about it.
ODI 11054138
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Purchased my 2013 hyundai elantra new from the dealership. While driving one day the electronic stability control indicator light came on and the can became hard to steer. Looked in my operator's manual to see what this light meant, it instructed me to disable the esc by pushing to esc off button which i located and did. This turned the trouble light off, and i continued to drive. However, my vehicle still to this…
ODI 11053676
Steering
Driving down the freeway, upon approaching a slight right-hand corner, the steering did not respond. The car drifted into the left lane and finally into the median, causing a rollover accident.
Crash reported
ODI 11035557
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
I have been having electrical issues for about 1 1/2 years. The radio turns off when breaking and signaling. Not every time but about 2/3 of the time. Occasionally the dash will go out. The interior lights flicker (all the time) as well as the head lights. Not sure about the back lights because i can't see them but i assume. The temperature gauge does not light up sometimes. No bars are displayed. The trip computer…
ODI 11042262
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Unknown. The brakes are having difficulty holding up on the street while coming to a complete stop. Once stopped or stopping, there is a slight humming noise coming from the front wheels as if the car is having trouble staying in place. The back left tail light occasionally flickers on and off while driving and continues to flicker when tapped. The brake light is completely out now and has been adjusted before…
ODI 11012536