2010 Hyundai Elantra: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · WA · crash

I have a 2010 Hyundai elantra. Two times in the last 3 months I was driving and for no reason at all my car would rev up and my speed would accelerate. In October this happened I was so scared that I quickly turned into a gas station and was hit by another vehicle. The next time it happened I was lucky on the road that wasn't busy and I was able to just take my foot off the gas until it returned to normal. After that I had no more issues until about 2 weeks ago. I was driving around 30 miles an hour when the engine just shuts down. But the power was still there. I honestly don't know how to explain it. first I tried pressing the gas pedal nothing happened no movement, no sound, nothing. So I put the car and park because it was still in drive. After that I tried restarting car and it sounded like it wanted to start but it wouldn't. Try it again nothing. thinking it was a bad connection to the battery I got out and checked battery and terminals. It looked fine and I had no way of testing so I had to push my vehicle out of the street. Luckily Two Gentlemen came over and help me push. Thinking still it was just the battery I called roadside assistance and someone from the company came and tried jump starting my car with no luck. I ended up having to get my car towed. Next day I tried starting with no luck. Try it again yesterday and it makes this fast ticking or clicking noise automatically before I even try to start it and it doesn't stop until I turn off the key. And the worst part about all this is I'm not even in the town I live I'm at a friend's house sitting an hour and a half away from my apartment. I can't bring to a mechanic because it doesn't drive and I don't have the money to fix it. I won't be able to have Christmas with my family because of this issue. I'm honestly just dumbfounded I don't have a clue of what to do or what happened. Please file a report so no one else ends up in my situation if you could provide any help in this matter I would be grateful

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Engine · NC

The engine knocks -loud rattle while idling.

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Steering · 85,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel making a knocking noise every time you turn it

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 115,000 miles · VA

The car creaks when you go at a slow speed or over a hump. The steering wheel also makes a clicking or knocking sound when steering it and when you turn the car to the left or right it makes a creaking noise. When you get out of the car, it seems that it creaks once the weight is lifted. The creaking is either when stationary or when going at a low speed over humps and when turning the wheel. When driving at normal speed or doing the speed limit, you don't hear the creaking, but the steering wheel still knocks. And when putting on brakes after normal speed, the steering wheel knocks badly.

Filed Nov 28, 2015 · Steering · 79,944 miles · NC

The steering column made a knocking sound when turned. You could hear noise when vehicle was stationary and in motion. Took it to dealer and had the flexible coupling (part 56315-2k000-fff) replaced. The service manager said the part was melted and torn up. The car mileage was 79944.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Steering · 51,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving at approximately 20 MPH and making a turn, a loud knocking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure occurred when driving and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Steering · 36,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started and the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, there was a knocking sound and a slight hesitation was felt in the steering column. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps system was faulty and needed to be repaired and updated. The steering coupling was also faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Steering · 17,000 miles · FL

No matter moving or stopped the steering has a knock or click. Took it to the service center, the mechanic said the alignment is correct. All the front suspension is tight. The sound is from the internal power assist electric motor and this is normal!! I question this because it never did this before.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 1,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns 2010 hyundai elantra. While traveling 40 MPH, the contact heard a knock from the engine and the vehicle then stalled. The contact shifted into neutral at first and was unable to remove the key from the ignition. After allowing the vehicle to sit idle for several minutes, the contact was able to shift into park and restart the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 1,000. Updated 01/24/11 *cn the consumer stated while her son was driving, the vehicle made a noise and the engine completely lost power and the power steering, brakes and gear shift locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the consumer was informed the vehicle had a faulty junction box. However, the same thing happened again 10 days later. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again, but they were unable to find anything wrong. Updated 04/18/11