2009 Hyundai Elantra: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Steering · 100,000 miles · CA

Steering wheel is clunking and the eps light is constantly on. It initially blinks when vehicle is turned on and then stays on shortly after. There have been many other recalls regarding steering wheel eps related faults and the steering suddenly stiffening up, causing loss of control on the vehicle either on local roadways or even on the highways (not only on the elantra, but also on sonata models from this manufacturer.)

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Steering · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clunking noise while driving and while stopped at a traffic light. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ebersole hyundai (2101 cumberland st, lebanon, pa 17042) and was informed that the gear coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Steering · 113,256 miles · NY

Steering wheel function is strained and a clicking noise of the steering wheel while the car is in motion on turns. The federal safety agency records steering electric power assist system recall no 15v100000 but the hyundai claims no recall

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Steering · 95,000 miles · CA

Steering column problem started 2 weeks ago. Every time that you steer or move the steering wheel a knocking sound resonates from the power steering column. I have checked if I was having a problem with the tie rod ends but both are fine. I trace back the problem going from the firewall heading towards up and I have isolated the sound coming form the electronic power steering (eps) motor just right above the universal joint. The steering once seize to operate when park but I have not duplicated it yet since that incidence. No codes have reflected on the dashboard. This is a vehicle being driven by a senior adult woman.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 90,000 miles · OR

My eps warning light came on one day and it hasn't turned off ever since. Several times while driving the power steering has turned off and I've had to pull over and restart the car to fix it. The steering wheel also makes a clunking sound when I turn it left and right.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Steering · 110,000 miles · NC

Steering makes clicking sounds, when moved from a center position, either left or right. Steering seems to 'stick' I.e. Does not move smoothly. The culprit is a "steering coupling" made out of plastic that couples the steering motor to the steering column. Knowing this is a defect, hyundai quietly extended the warranty on its replacement to 100,000 miles. However they did not send out a notification letter to vehicle owners. Myself and many other hyundai vehicle owners are very concerned that this would lead to loosing control of the vehicle while driving, leading to accidents and loss of life. This is clearly a defective design, and incorrect choice of coupling material, which is bound to get worn off often, since it is a plastic part sitting between two metallic parts moving against each other. This should be a defect that should be fixed regardless of mileage of the vehicle. Instead the federal safety agency has apparently allowed the company to just extend the warranty on fixing this; so it doesn't need to bear the expenses as vehicles go beyond 100,000 miles. It takes $400-$500 to fix mainly due to labor expenses, to replace a $5 part which is hard to reach. The federal safety agency has to do a better job at protecting the consumers against issues which are a result of defective design which can lead to accidents and loss of life. Https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/txx7/micrositetemplate/micrositetemplatevinvalidate/2687

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 102,000 miles · MS

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.

Filed Mar 12, 2016 · Steering · 36,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Steering · FL

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.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Steering · 74,000 miles · FL

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.