2008 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

55 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,150. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 55
of this car's complaints: 17%
typical mileage: 73,150
crashes: 4
recalls: 1

Which part fails

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At what mileage

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Hyundai Elantra steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 17 Steering lock-up 11

Related recalls

Steering: electric power assist systemReported February 23, 2015 · 204,768 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑671‑3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Recall number 15V100000 · Recall details

What 2008 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 17, 2026 · Steering · FL

Power steering went out, only had manual steering.

Filed Jun 30, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · PA

I want to go start my car just now to go to the store and when I turned it on and started it up the ABS lights emergency brake light and EPS light always lit up on my dashboard so I grabbed the manual to try to figure out what it is seen what each was individual thing standard for so I googled each individual and that's when I realized there's a recall for this from my vehicle for the ABS malfunction

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · NY

The EPS sensor trips when making a turn rendering the vehicle completely inoperable. I have to put the vehicle in park, shut it off, then turn it back on to continue moving. This is highly dangerous if it were to happen on the highway.

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Steering · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was making an abnormal clicking noise. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Steering · 167,000 miles · NY

The eps light will flash repeatedly on and off while stationary and driving causing loss of power steering. Restarting the vehicle fixes it temporary.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · TX

Eps light is on. Knocking noise when moving steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to dealer. Diagnosed problem that would cost me $3000 to repair. I was told the whole steering column would have to be replaced. After long research, recall 127 should have covered my vehicle, but it did not. Please advise.

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Steering, Tires · 100,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to her destination. The contact also stated that on occasion, the front driver's door unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tire pressure sensor was disconnected. The contact stated that the set of tires and two rims were replaced however, the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Steering · 105,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving, the electronic power steering warning light illuminated, and the steering will became difficult to turn. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was test driven. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Steering · 87,000 miles · VA

Eps light came on and disabled power steering. Restarted the car and the issue stopped. Took to hyundai dealer and they said it is not covered under recall 127 or warranty.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Steering · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. While driving 60 MPH on the freeway, the power steering seized and the eps indicator illuminated. When the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, the indicator turned off. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. Team hyundai (301-b auto mall pkwy, vallejo, ca 94591, (707) 709-8537) scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Questions about the 2008 Hyundai Elantra steering

Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have steering problems?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2008 Hyundai Elantra steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,150 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V100000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad steering?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most steering complaints are 2013 (272 complaints), 2010 (195 complaints) and 2009 (134 complaints).