The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2009 Hyundai Elantra: engine failure
8 of the 255 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Elantra describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Premature brake failure due to rusted parts. In April 2022 the front brakes seized at 105,717 miles, ruining the rotors. I skidded to a stop at a busy intersection and had the car towed. The front brake pads had aprox 20,000 miles on them and had recently been checked for safety. The rear brakes failed at 109,540 miles after a rusty caliper seized. Calipers, rotors and pads were replaced. Undercoating and rustproofing had been applied to this car at 76,988 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 MPH, the power steering seized and the electronic power steering and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,102.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 20 MPH, the steering seized and the eps warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a medium concrete divider. The frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/06/2017
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The eps warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the electronic power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The power steering assist failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact spoke to the dealer, but was not able to have the vehicle inspected. The failure and the current mileages were 113,153.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 65 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off while it was in motion. Upon restart, the contact regained steering and maneuvered to the shoulder. The failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the steering motor failed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 02/27/12*lj updated 02/28/12
Service bulletins that may apply
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- Follow the guidelines outlined in
- This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- Hyundai: information provided for ECM upgrade software.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Elantra engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra?
8 of 255 owner complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Elantra (3%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
Power steering loss 47Airbag light 21Loss of power 16ABS 14Fire or smoke 13Steering lock-up 12Steering noise 10No deployment 9
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