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 · Suspension
Since buying this car in november 2014, i noticed an issue with stability while driving on the highway and was unsure as to what was causing the car to feel like it was jumping after hitting small bumps. After doing some research i understand now that it is the suspension that is causing this instability. The bumps i hit on the highway are not major bumps, these are just the small ones that transition from section…
ODI 10694257
Steering · Suspension
They car drives fine until you hit a any sort of bump or hole in the road. When that happens the back end wiggles and in the rain it is much worse. It is even worse on the highway going at a higher speed. I have read several other complaints online with drivers facing similar issues. I am worried that it will one day lose control. I do not feel like i am in control of the car, i've taken it to the dealer several…
ODI 10680416
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I bought my 2013 hyundai elantra gt on september 12, 2014, it had 41053 miles on it. As i left the dealership it was raining very hard and i noticed that it was very difficult to keep the car in my lane; my car was pulling to the right, not only that, i hit a bump or manhole and the bad end of the car fishtailed so bad that i thought i was going to hit the car that was in the right lane. I was driving a few days…
ODI 10643620
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
This car was purchased for my wife about a month ago and i drive it very little. When i have, the car seems to wonder real bad, much worse on new roads. It is almost like it floats side to side. This last weekend it kept drifting both ways and went off the road several times. The dealer claimed every thing is alright, but i know it should not wander like this. *tr
ODI 10639732
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Just arrived at my residence when power steering stopped. Had to force car to turn in my drive. Electronic steering control and electronic power steering warning lights on. Delivered car to dealer on 8/19/2014. Dealer had car for three days for repair. New steering column with angle sensors had to be installed and adjusted. This was a very dangerous situation and the same thing has happened to other owners on this…
ODI 10627614
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
My 2013 hyundai elantra limited has the swerving problem. Any time i'm on an uneven patch of road or a bump, it's like i lose control of my car. You have to keep 2 hands on the wheel at all times to try & keep some control. I do not feel safe doing my weekly drive from de to ny!! *tr
ODI 10644345
Steering
We purchased the 2013 hyundai elantra brand new in dec 2013. The car now has approx 9,200 on july 31, 2014, went to make a turn and several alarms went off on the car. The power steering went out. I was unable to complete my turn. Had the car towed to the dealership. They stated that the "column & shaft assembly" was bad and had to be completely replaced. It is very scary to be driving a car down a busy highway and…
ODI 10618719
Steering
Power steering failed during a turn on a busy street. Car was almost impossible to steer but managed to get if off the road. Towed to hyundai dealer - they just called and said they needed to replace the steering column. *tr
ODI 10615042
Steering
The electric power steering (eps) light came on and i had no power steering. Fortunately, it happened when i was starting the car and not while i was driving, which could have been a potentially significant safety issue. This happened with approximately 9,750 miles on the car. The majority of my driving is on the parkway and expressway. The dealership replaced the steering column. However, it is very concerning to…
ODI 10615867
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Bought this car new as a closeout on may 30th 2014. I was on interstate 57 going south about 60 miles out of paducah ky driving the posted speed limit with the cruise control on. With no warning the car went to the left across 3 lanes and then back to the right 3 lanes and again to the left 3 lanes before i could regain control. The semi behind me just about jack knifed trying to avoid hitting me. It was only…
ODI 10618291
Steering
Ecs light went on and immediately lost "power steering"/electronic steering. Vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. Vehicle is new, approximately half a year on the road with less than 2000 miles driven. Dealership mechanic says whole column needs to be replaced and that the part is back-ordered, not knowing how long it will take to repair. *tr
ODI 10606361
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Recall please !! I spent my life savings on this car and it is dangerous to drive. The car fish tails over small bumps and at low speeds. In winter driving its almost out of control and a separate set of snow tires is mandatory so you don't get killed. When it crosses railroad tracks it actually tends to turn on its own onto the direction of the tracks ! If you hit a dip in the road the car seems to lose control.…
ODI 10716682
Steering · Suspension
My girlfriend purchased a brand new hyundai elantra last year and since purchasing the vehicle it has not driven properly. At first i attributed it to the fact that she had studded tires on the vehicle during the winter, however that is not the case. The vehicle drives wherever it wants, basically. It pulls to the left, it pulls to the right--anywhere but straight!! It is difficult to steer the vehicle. I have…
ODI 10641408
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Rental car, hyundai elantra 2013, from enterprise. Vehicle unsafe to drive, can lose steering control very easily, which i experienced first hand during rainy conditions. The other drivers in front and behind me did not have any issues with steering, but this vehicle lost control...updated 07/15/14 *bf
Crash reported
ODI 10595622
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I was in the far left lane of interstate 255 in southern illinois. A tractor trailer was in the process of cutting my off when i honked and he proceed back into his lane. I had brake quickly and with both hands on the wheel when the car lost control and i was swerving within the lane for around 2 minutes before i could regain control of the car. I almost clipped another car as well as the median, but barley missed…
ODI 10588732
Steering · Wheels
The night i bought this car i drove home and there was a snow dusting on the road. The car seemed to float all over the road. Whenever i hit a small bump, pot hole, or a seam in the road (no matter how small) the car jerks out of control and swerves dangerously across the road. I thought i had to get used to the steering, but it has been a constant issue. I am very nervous for winter to lose control of the car and…
ODI 10593000
Electrical System · Steering
First incident happened in april of 2014. Pulling out of my driveway the power steering went out. Called the dealership, made an appointment for the following week to bring my car in and it had only happened once at low speeds. Power steering went out 2 more times during the day, called the dealership back and informed them i was bringing my car in at that moment as i felt unsafe. On my way to the dealership driving…
ODI 10721518
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra gl sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle gradually decelerated to 25 mph and then began pulling to the left independently. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it within a few minutes and the traction warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that…
ODI 10616048
Steering · Suspension
From the day i bought the car home seemed alittle funny how the back of the car shifts around. Thought maybe after a few miles it would go away. The next day my dad took the car out for a drive and noticed the same thing. Now today on the highway was driving back from work and hit a little bump with a very small curve and i thought i would crash into the dividers. The back of the car shifted around alot. Almost lost…
ODI 10577001
Steering · Suspension
I purchased the 2013 hyundai elantra gls with 13,400 miles on february 15, 2014. After a few days of driving the vehicle i realized that the car floats all over the road when driving pretty much at any speed. You have to hold the steering wheel with both hands to keep control of the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle also jumps around when driving over imperfections on the roadway. The back end suspension is very…
ODI 10622543
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
The esc pitched the car sideways @ 65mph on i-84 s of sturbridge ma. The car has no directional stability as it wanders side-to-side requiring constant steering control. *tr
ODI 10572939
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The rear end of the car jumps around and feels unstable in wind or on wet or uneven surfaces. It feels like i could easily lose control, very frightening. I have 4/32 tire tread left on 60k michelins after only 32k miles driven. The first set of tires lasted only 28k. This form will not let me proceed without a date, but this is a continuous problem, not a one time thing.
ODI 10960425
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving across a bridge, the car's rear will lurch to one side and then back again. It also happens on rough roads. There is one particular bridge that i hate driving over because i know it will happen. I fear that if this happens in slippery conditions, i'll lose control. Reading from others comments, it doesn't appear hyundai will do anything about it. My 2007 didn't have this issue. I'm also having an issue…
ODI 10564283
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Snow predicted. Left home to go run errands at 9:30 am, car looked showroom new, got 1/2 mile, car pulled itself right (as it has previously) and bumped a small tree, no damage. Car backed up to roadside 10', car cut itself off (as it had before), windshield went from 30 degrees to 450 degrees in 3 seconds. I left my purse (with $1200 in it) and everything and fled across road to save my life. Asked man there if he…
Fire reported
ODI 10716373
Steering · Suspension
Noticed when i test drove this vehicle in april 2013 when it hit small bumps in the road it seemed unsteady in the back. Thought it was just the dynamics of a new vehicle i would get used to. I'm used to driving dynamics of small vehicles. There have been a few times where i've been driving at speeds between 20-70mph when i hit a bump on a straight/curved road and vehicle would shake wildly and feel like it was out…
ODI 10558187