I have seen many other complaints online about this. My steering has play in it, and makes a clicking noise when slightly turned. I'm told there is a plastic cog in the power steering unit that breaks. It does this anytime the steering wheel is turned, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving.
2009 Hyundai Elantra steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the eps indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the eps warning indicator remained illuminated two days after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
I brought my 2009 elantra (driven less than 42,000 miles) to a local hyundai dealership mid july because eps was light on and I had been notified of a recall pertaining to the power steering system. The recall was reported addressed through software reset/update and eps light was off when I picked the car back up. Earlier this month the eps light came back on and I noted a brief clicking/knocking sound with temporary increased resistance as I turned the steering wheel in either direction both while moving or at a stop. The car was reassessed at the dealership aug 23rd, I was told that an "internal failure of steering column" had been identified and that I would need to replace the full steering assembly for an estimated $2,244.40. I asked for further details regarding the failure and was informed that the steering coupler needs replacement but also that the "hologram sensor" has malfunctioned, necessitating a full steering assembly replacement, and that this is unrelated to the previously serviced power steering recall. I have not had the repair yet but am warned that the car is at risk of unpredictable power steering failure.
I took my vehicle to wilson hyundai for the recalls to be corrected. I was also having issues with an air bag light and a clicking noise in the steering wheel. I received a call telling me my steering column needed to be replaced because there was a short in the sensors to a module. I was then told that the sensor to my passenger seat had malfunctioned and that I needed to replace the entire bottom portion of the seat. They were wanting to charge me over $6,000.00 to repair these two issues. There are recalls on both of these issues: the federal safety agency 15v100000 addresses issues with the steering and the fix does not include or require the replacement of the entire steering column. The solution for this recall is to reprogram the computer. This does not address the clicking noise in the column where a gear/cog disintegrates over time.... A $12.00 part is estimated to cost over $500 in labor to replace. The issue with the air bag malfunctioning is addressed in 2009 hyundai elantra air bags: frontal: sensor/ control module the federal safety agency campaign #11v143000. I am being told that this issue is only for certain 2007-2009 elantras manufactured before nov 1, 2008. My vehicle was manufactured april 30, 2009 so they dont want to fix the problem even though it is the exact same problem addressed in recall. I would greatly appreciate it if you would look into this matter and expand the manufacturing date to address those of us who own a 2009 manufactured after november 1, 2008 hyundai elantras whose air bags are malfunctioning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that there was a sudden power steering failure while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer in less than three months per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than to have the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for further testing. The failure mileage was not available.
The electronic steering dampener went on my 2009 hyundai elantra. The dealership said it had been under recall but they only did a computer reset. The steering wheel started to make a clicking noise. When I took it to the mechanic the next day the power steering went out. The rubber part had completely disintegrated. This is a known issue and hyundai would not cover my 2009 elantra with only 36000 miles on it. It was only covered for 5 year 50000 miles. The picture shows the new part on the left and on the right is the old part. The actual part was $11.75 but labor cost 585.00 due to the entire front interior of the car had to be removed. I would like a refund.
Please note that my vehicle has already been serviced at the dealership for the federal safety agency campaign 15v100000 (hyundai recall 127). While driving between 34-45 MPH, I heard a subtle click from either my steering column or behind the dash, which was immediately followed by illumination of the eps warning light and complete loss of power steering assistance. The vehicle became very difficult to steer, and remained in this condition until I reached my destination , which was about another 30 minutes worth of driving time. I imagine that some younger/weaker drivers might not be able to physically steer the car while in this condition, but I was able to manage. The car was left in a parking lot for about 8 hours, at which point upon starting the engine, the eps warning light turned off and power steering was again fully functional. The dealership said my car had already been serviced for the power steering recall 127, and it would cost $120 to investigate. I did not bring the vehicle in for this diagnostic. The problem appears to be an intermittent problem, and has not yet recurred.
My teenage daughter nearly got into an accident when the power steering completely stopped working while she was driving. We see that hyundai has had recalls on the torque sensor/steering column but informed us that our car was not covered under recall. Hyundai advised our hyundai dealership to completely replace electric power steering column and eps column in order to insure safe driving. This cost us $2,260.75 on a car with only 28,000 miles. We cannot believe that hyundai is not standing by its product and only doing "selective recall". We avoided a very serious accident which would have resulted in dire consequences for hyundai. Please help us expand this recall and recoup some of our expense. We will never purchase another hyundai. A company that manufacturers and sells dangerous vehicles should not be allowed to continue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The electric power steering (eps) warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,900.
After having my power steering fixed at the local hyundai dealership because of the recall, the steering wheel began to make a clicking sound when it was turned in either direction. When I called hyundai, the mechanic was able to tell me exactly what it was without even looking at my car but still wanted 110 dollars just to inspect it. Informed me that the issue, which is the coupling device, is not covered under warranty from recall. My steering wheel never made this sound before the recall and if this is such a common problem that he's able to tell me what's wrong without even looking at the car, why is it not covered under warranty? Dealership wants 400 dollars to fix the coupling device on top of the 110 dollars to inspect it. Local mechanix charged me 15 dollars to inspect it and verified that it is the coupling device. Informed me that he felt it should be covered under warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the power steering failed and the ESC indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving at low speeds, the power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
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 approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the eps warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps steering unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,200.
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.
Took car in for safety recall campaign 127 electronic power steering . Took over 1 month to get car back. The steering felt loose and worse than before. Went to 2 dealers both said steering is loose but safe. I did not feel safe. The regional manager at hyundai said there is noting they can do about it. Updated 10/9/15 *ln an independent mechanic stated the steering was set to race car when the electronic power steering was change due to a recall that was issued. Updated 12/28/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While reversing out of a parking spot, the contact heard a clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned. The contact believed this was a serious safety concern. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 74,000.
2009 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to electrical power steering recall. *smd the consumer stated it took the dealer more time to fix the recall, than what was stated. Recall # 15v100000.
After having the car in the shop, for stearing recal, the car still while driving the power stearing goes out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the eps and the ESC warning lights illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v10000 (power steering). However, two weeks after the vehicle was repaired under the recall the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, a week later the vehicle started experiencing the failure listed on the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Backing out of a "fast food" drive thru lane , car did not turn, as normal, and struck a pole with the passenger side back panel. At the time I had no explanation for why car didn't follow the driveway curve. I have never as an adult had an at fault accident, and had no explanation for this. The part has been recalled on my car. I am on a fixed income & could not afford to get car repaired. I put report into hyundai, but need to know liability for "accident" & repairs. I called your phone line & was put in touch with hyundai & have case #[xxx]. This form won't allow me to enter "eps control unit". Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. Upon exiting the driveway of the contact's residence to enter a main road, the power steering failed and the contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was cautiously driven to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. The contact indicated that the failure recurred with a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop who replaced all four tires and provided an alignment, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and a technician diagnosed that the steering wheel was vibrating and did not provide a specific remedy for the repair. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) and was waiting for the dealer to schedule the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,210.
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 received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/20/15*cn updated 04/23/15
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.
I was returning home one evening home about a week ago, and I was trying to parking my car in parking lot when the ESC light appeared on dash board and the steering wheel locked. I could not park the car, so I put it in park and pulled out the car manual, after reading it, I turned the ignition off and then turn it back on. The ESC light went out and the steering was back and I was then able to park the car. The next day it happened twice before I was able to get on the highway and the only way I could correct it each time was turning off the ignition. At one point someone was coming out of a parking space and I had to try and move out of the way with the steering wheel locked. I was scared and praying, that I get home safely. I took the car home and haven't driven it since. Towed car to dealer and was told it needed a new power steering column and total cost with labor and tax was over $3,000.00 and not covered in the power train warranty. The car is barely used how could that be? They are dealers selling lemons as new cars. This car is just over 5 years old, no one should have to pay out that type of money to replace parts so early in the life of the car. There should be a recall this is a dangerous problem and others are having the same issue with this make and model.
Eps light came on.
I was driving home from work when my eps light came on and my power steering completely went out. At a stop light I turned my car off and turned it back on. The light went off and the power steering was restored. A couple of minutes later the light came back on and the steering again went out. I was on a busy street and was very nervous when attempting to turn. When I made it home I looked in the owner's manual and it stated if the eps light came on during normal operation to take it to the dealer. I drove the car to the nearest hyundai dealer and left it overnight. The next morning I was informed that my entire steering column/eps motor had to be replaced and the cost was $2,400. My car is just over 5 years old and only has 49,000 miles on it. To have to replace something this major, this early in the life of the car, was a huge shock to me. When researching the matter online I saw multiple examples of the same exact thing happening to other owners of the 2009 hyundai elantra. I asked the dealer if there was a recall for this and they informed me there was not. This is very troubling to me as something as serious as losing your steering unexpectedly is a huge safety hazard and needs to be remedied.
Eps system failed. Repairs included whole new steering column.
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