2010 Hyundai Elantra: harsh or hard shifting

8 of the 380 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 70,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

2023
1
2022
1
2019
1
2018
4
2017
8
2016
2
2013
39
2012
18
2011
9
2010
8
2009
3
2008
1
2006
1
2004
1
2002
1
2001
1
1999
2

What owners say

Filed May 1, 2026 · Steering · CA

Vehicle developed clunking noise in the steering. Was told it was coupler issue. The dealership, Nlorthbay Hyundai, in Petaluma, California, was negligent in the replacement, creating a grinding metal on metal noise, and damaged the steering column as well. The Dealership refused failed to correct the damage and attempted to defraud me over $3,000 for an entirely new steering column, and refuse to honor promised repair warranty despite their own negligence that created the damage. I found out that Hyundai models including mine have coupler issues involving recalls, years ago. I was not aware of this, and so not sure if my vehicle was part of the recall. However, Hyundai Motor America failed to notify me to take my vehicle in for a safety check for the vehicle coupler. And while I found that that my vehicle qualified for an extended warranty due to the recall, HMA so lacking in responsibility, sound business and moral ethics, let alone serious concern for my safety, claims that my vehicle is past the extended warranty by a completely insignificant mileage. As far as am concerned my vehicle is not safe to drive, and it remains at the dealership while I exhaust all avenues to have my car fixed. I have documents including clear repair notes and service request documents to support my complaint. Complaint being filed against both the dealership, Northbay Hyundai and the manufacturer, Hyundai Motor America.

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Steering · 63,500 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a turn, there was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound persisted over time. While the vehicle was parked, the contact turned the steering wheel and there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the steering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the coupler steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 63,500.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NJ

The transmission slips when trying to accelerate and on inclines - losing power to the wheels (feels like you are in neutral, and the RPM's go way up). A very scary and dangerous feeling when merging onto a highway for instance. The car has been well maintained and had the transmission fluid replaced per schedule. As seen from others, this is a common complaint for this vehicle. The federal safety agency should order a recall. Have also noticed a clunking noise when coming to a hard stop.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Steering · OH

This car has a defect in steering column that is well known to hyundai,the defect is caused by a substandard rubber bushing that has deteriorated and fallen out of a universal joint in steering mechanism,each time the steering is turned either way there is play and a clunking noise,I don't know if it has caused any accidents or not but any defect in steering is something all drivers should be concerned about,as for myself I'm always concerned when driving knowing that something is missing from steering mechanism

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated to shift from second into third gear without warning. Also, when the vehicle made a hard stop, it made a clunking sound. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The contact spoke with parks hyundai of gainesville (3111 n main st, gainesville, fl 32609, (352) 372-4251) and was informed that they could not assist since the vehicle was purchased as is. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000. *ln*jb *bf *bf*jb

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the steering coupler clicked and hesitated to turn. In addition, the steering wheel made a clunking noise while turning. South bay hyundai (20433 hawthorne blvd, torrance, california 90503) diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2018 · Steering · 82,000 miles · FL

20 january 2018- today the eps warning light came on in my car while driving. Steering is okay for now, but has been clunking off and on for some time. I was told this is a coupler wearing but not a safety issue. My car manufacture date is may 07 2010. May 04 2015 I had 60000 service done. Campaign931 was performed as eps s/w check and ecu upgrade only. My manufacture date is one week older than the last manufacture date on the recall. Did the date range expand? Is my vehicle included in a larger count? Am I eligible for a replacement?

Filed Sep 30, 2017 · Steering · CA

Took my 2010 to dealers for clunking noise everything seemed fine 2 weeks later the eps light turned on they won't look at it unless I pay 150 for diagnosis prior to this they had a eps recall