Hyundai Elantra Steering problems
0.48 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
44 of the 1,434 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (3.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
44Complaints · Steering
3.1%Share of complaints
0.48×vs. all vehicles
6Last 12 months
22.7%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
6 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
12 of these reports (22.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 1 death mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 6 · Previous 12 months: 5
What owners report
When driving in bad weather the car started to slide when my husband tried to turn the steering wheel and the steering wheel locked not allowing him to turn the car to avoid the curb.
Towards the end of January, my car computer was reset because the car was telling me that I needed an oil change early and the dealership told me it could just be a computer issue.
Steering keeps locking up steering wheel light light and other lights in my dashboard came on which caused my back camera to stop working took it to dealership got a diagnosis it appeared nothing was wrong which they calibrated it and fixed the problem for a…
Steering wheel has been making whining noises when turning. Previously replaced worm shaft on steering while under warranty due to malfunction when first purchased. Issue has resurfaced but no longer covered under warranty.
I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. At approximately 114,719 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting intermittent shaking, rumbling, swaying, wobbling, and lateral instability.
On January 1, 2025, I discovered my vehicle had been stolen after finding broken glass in my driveway and immediately reported the incident to the police, who arrived within approximately 20 minutes; neighbors later provided camera footage of the theft, and I…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Elantra
- Engine521
- Electrical190
- Unspecified or other124
- Driver-assist systems100
- Airbags & seat belts91
- Transmission / powertrain85
- Lighting82
- Brakes62
- Body & structure50
- Steering44
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