2007 Hyundai Elantra: sudden loss of power

7 of the 267 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Elantra describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 66,323
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2024
2
2023
3
2022
3
2021
3
2020
10
2019
12
2018
14
2017
40
2016
15
2015
7
2014
10
2013
19
2012
11
2011
7
2010
14
2009
16
2008
12
2007
7
2006
1
2005
1
2004
2
2003
3
2002
1
2001
3
2000
1
1999
5
1998
3
1996
3
1994
4

What owners say

Filed Jul 4, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MO

I was driving and I felt my car sputter and lunge forward slightly. Then my car lost power and when I pressed down on the accelerator it would not give out any power. The battery light came on and the car would not start after pulling over.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Steering · 112,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the eps indicator illuminated and the steering lost power. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fox hyundai (616‑942‑5000, located at 4141 28th street se, grand rapids, mi 49512) where it was stated that the failure was a known issue and the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer communication number: 15-01-019-1 and was informed that the extended warranty expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Steering · 53,901 miles · NJ

While driving on highway at approximately 45 MPH, lost power steering while driving in fast lane. Took all my might to wrest control of the vehicle. Steering stiffened up, was able to get vehicle across traffic lanes to parking lot entrance. Noticed eps indicator light lit, parked vehicle, turned off ignition. Restarted, and had power steering. I was fortunate in having distance between vehicles when I initially lost the power steering, as I was only able to make wide turns in directinbg the vehicle out of the traffic flow. Very dangerous. Will not allow anyone but me to drive this vehicle at this point. Has there ever been a recall isued for this problem?

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Steering · 66,323 miles · NY

Car lost power steering while driving on the long island expressway. Steering wheel jerked, esp light came on and power steering failed. Car sat overnight and was fine the next day. Situation recurred on or about 1/19/13 and 12/5/13. Each time the problem resolved itself overnight. It occurred again on 4/23/14. After the most recent occurrence, power steering has failed completely and has not been restored.

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 83,000 miles · MA

As I was turning onto a main road in my town my vehicle stalled out. I was not pressing on the brakes or the gas, just coasting into the turn. Lights came on my dashboard and I lost power completely. This is not the first time it happened, but the this was the scariest place it occurred at. I called hyundai and they referred me to my local dealer, but I'm not optimistic about the results. Definitely came close to causing an accident. I did have my pregnant friend in the car. We were the only passengers.

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Steering · 58,900 miles · WA

Eps light came on the dash and I immediately lost all power steering. The vehicles steering became so stiff it was extremely difficult to steer the car. Someone with less strength like a young lady or older person would be in grave danger of crashing, anyone for that matter - I have found out that the systems is totally integrated. There is a module that has failed but can not be replaced on it's own. The entire steering column has to be replaced for about $2500.00. The light went off after I shut the car off and stayed off for a for several weeks then without warning came back on again and the power steering was gone. This continued to happen several more times until the light remained on. When this happens it is very dangerous. It can happen anytime at any speed. I contacted hyundai to no satisfaction and now must spend $2500.00 to replace the entire steering column without knowing how long it will last and if I will crash the next time it happens. I would be shocked if this has not caused any accidents. If your going to use an integrated brake system it should be reliable and safe !!

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 34,252 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the eps warning indicator illuminated, followed by the loss of power steering. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side the road and the engine was turned off. The contact restarted the engine as the vehicle resumed normally yet the failure recurred on a separate date. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired yet the failure continued to recur. The failure mileage was approximately 34,252. Updated 05/25/11 *bf the dealer claimed the repairs were made to the steering. However, the consumer stated while driving, the engine suddenly shut off. Updated 06/08/11 updated 11/16/11.