2013 Hyundai Elantra Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
- light came · 5 records
- traction control · 4 records
- hands wheel · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car will not start! Everything comes on lights radio n etc. I had my battery check it great. Can't find a solution. I have been out several times and this has happened. I have lost income because of this issue.
ODI 10732994
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes
I was coming off of interstate 95 onto my exit and i applied my brake to slow my car but my brake apparently gave out and was not working . It make a loud sound like it was trying to hold but it didn't and in order to stop my car from hitting any others or people standing at the side of the road i tried steering it toward the closest curb so that i could prevent as much as possible within my power. My airbags didn't…
Crash reported
ODI 10680516
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Eps and esc lights came on and vehicle lost power steering. Problem is intermittent. Vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership is unable to replicate issue at this time. No fault codes found by dealership service dept. Dealer advised they will test vehicle again today (12/11/14) to try to replicate issue. Issue occurred several times (8 to 9) over a 24 hour period. Very dangerous situation as condition occurs…
ODI 10663587
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
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
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
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 · Fuel System, Gasoline
The first incident occurred as i was on an on ramp about to merge on to a highway. The car lost power and acted like it was about to stall - though there was gas (it was about 1/4 full); its an automatic so as far as i could tell it was not in the wrong gear. It revved up but did not gain any speed. Somehow it recovered and i was able to continue without further incident. I am not sure where this falls - but even…
ODI 10587374
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
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
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 · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Was taking trash to the dump, 1 person's worth, going 5 mph 1/ of mile from my home, car veered to right edge of pavement, and where a bulldozer had drug road edges and broke pavement off, caused me to hit a tree at a very slow speed. I reversed car, backed up 50 ft. And car shut itself off & windshield got extremely hot, and i got out of vehicle, smoke coming from hood area, left my purse, and walked across road to…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10618925
Electronic Stability Control
I purchased this car at the end of november brand new. About a month ago the warning esc light came on my dashboard and would not turn off. During this time i had minor incidents of the esc turning on for no reason (dry roads). But on this monday i experienced a major incident with esc turning on while i was traveling at 50 mph down a highway (dry roads). All four wheels started braking and i was dragged across the…
ODI 10561104
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
There are several issues with this vehicle 1. Steering- the electric steering makes this vehicle hard to maintain a straight line on the freeway. The auto steering or self correcting steering is dangerous and should have an off switch. 2.traction control- the traction control is dangerous in ice,snow and rain. It has the opposite effect in these conditions, it would safer and would have more control if it is simply…
ODI 10816216
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Is has been 2 years now since i have owned the 2013 hyundai elantra. I have brought the vehicle in the dealer approximately 15 times for suspension and steering problems. The vehicle handles poorly on pretty much any road condition. The vehicle will sway and jump over every bump or crack in the road. It is very difficult to keep the vehicle straight in a lane and feel you have to constantly correct the steering…
ODI 10790518