My 2012 hyundai elantra has started with loose steering and a loud clunking noise each time the wheel is turned either way. I have contacted the dealership and they said my warranty is not covered (64,000 miles). I have read a number of complaints about the same problem from other owners. They want $135.00 to look at it, I'm sure it's a manufacturing problem and should be recalled or covered. This occurs when in motion and stationary.
2012 Hyundai Elantra steering complaints
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Steering is extremely difficult to turn while driving and making loud thud and clicking noises. I understand the rubber coupling may be to blame and hyundai refuses to pay for cost of repair. This should be a recall as it's placing people's lives in danger. I drive with my 1-year-old son in this dangerous situation. It's appalling that hyundai has not recalled this problem with the immense amount of documented complaints.
As I backed out of a parking place and attempted to stop the car in reverse to check the area behind me, the car stalled out completely, the engine stopped and the brakes would not respond and seemed stuck. I put the car back in park and turned it off, then finally on the third try, the engine engaged and I had control of the car, moved back into the parking place and then managed to back out normally and proceed.
Takata recall for my hyundai elantra 2012. Found the recall on credit karma. Brakes
Takata recall. When driving up to 40 MPH my steering wheel starts making some funny noise and it shakes really bad at the same time.
The steering wheel started making noises when turning and has gradually gotten tougher to turn as if the power steering has failed.
Been taking to dealership for this a few times was told no problem. Took car to sears they informed me of a 'recall' for this issue. It's in fact not a recall just something hyundai added to the warranty. I had to have sears tell me so I can tell the dealership. My car is at 99,000 miles and I believe dealership was waiting for 100k to tell me the problem so they could charge me. Description below: the mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. Wear of the coupling does not affect the ability to steer or control the vehicle and is not a safety issue.
The streing wheel making noise. Sounds like it is going to fall off. It sound like this when driving.
My car highlights has went out several times and I have replaced the lights and they still goes out . And the brakes lights goes out, and now my rack pinyon is gone out. This car has cost me more money than its worth
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise while making a right turn and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the electronic stability control and power steering indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of new port richey (3936 us highway 19, new port richey, fl 34652, (727) 359-0633), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 118,863.
Well I bought the car used and later found out it had a recall on it.... Sometimes when I press the breaks it seem like it flooding and be pulling to the right and making noises underneath near tires.. It also have a sensor lights on.
While driving car steering wheel makes a clicking sound. Called hyundai was told to call service let service departments know the problem is txx7 mdps cuppling. Advised not sure if covered with my100,000 warranty ask service dept. Case #1484920
Steering wheel is wobbly. My mechanic said he couldn't fix. Need to take to dealership
Steering wheel clicks when moved either left or right, even when not moving.
My steering is loose and the wheel clunks and rattles. Sometimes it feels like the steering wheel will come right off. I can hit the slightest bump and it will rattle and shake like I ran over a huge pot hole. Also, when I'm driving the car will suddenly slow down and whine like I hit the brakes even when I didn't. I was almost rear-ended when I hit the gas but the car decided it wanted to suddenly slow down a few seconds later. There is something terribly wrong here. The engine is also making a ticking/knocking noise when warming up. This happens daily.
Airbag warning light came on as I was driving. It would come on and off at first, but now it stays on the whole time the car is on. Car shakes excessively, especially when idle.
The steering in my 2012 elantra sticks while driving on straight on straight roads at speeds over 40-50 MPH. This vehicle is equipped with electronic power steering and it feels like a magnet breaking free from a metal surface when trying to navigate. A resistance is always present at higher speeds. Constant correction is mandatory or I feel the steering wheel won't break free. This is a very dangerous situation. Hyundai advised replacing the motor driven power steering column at my cost of $1300 parts and labor. I have had the steering coupler replaced for $100. This is not the fix for this problem. The clockspring issue is also not a fix. I've seen many complaints of this issue on the forums. This is present on several model years with low and high mileage vehicles.
Steering is loose - hard to handle
Attempted to switch lanes on the highway at 55mph. Switched lanes successfully, but could not straight the steering back straight, causing crash into concrete barrier! Airbags did not deploy upon impact. Airbags deployed after bouncing back off of the concrete barrier.
When drving the 2012 elantra over a pot hole, a man hole or any other uneven surface or imperfection on the road the elantra sways in an extremely unsafe manner, if you do not have a firm grip in the steering wheel you can definately loose control and have or cause a serious accident. Hyundai should do something about this issue and correct the problem, there are so many owners complining about this problem.
Clicking noise when moving steering wheel in either direction. Both stopped and while driving. No recall yet but with the number of similar complaints online, it should be. Repair estimate 425.00.
There is a lot of give and play in the steering wheel when you turn it that it does not actually turn your wheels.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. When the contact started the vehicle, the ESC indicator illuminated. While driving and accelerating, the vehicle pulled to the left and right and seemed to lose power. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
I just crashed this car yesterday, 01/09/2017 on rt. 724 between birdsboro, pa and gibraltar, pa. I was driving with a 50-55 MPH on a 55 MPH road going to work with almost no traffic. I was driving in a straight line when it happened, I was not even turning.the sky was clear and no distractions. Suddenly, the car wheels went left and right and then all the way to the left taking me to opposite side of the road and crashing the car in a ditch then flipping on the driver's side(I attached pictures). My trials to turn it back to the right all failed. Emt came and were able to get me out. I almost got killed. I don't drink or smoke. I heard of several incidents like this about the steering in elantra. The car has only 56000 miles on it. I believe the problem is with steering. I felt like there was no steering at all. Hyundai motors should be held liable for such faults in their cars and affected owners should be compensated. I don't want to drive hyundai again. (the picture showing the tire marks was taken a few hours after the crash. It shows that the road was clear and clean).
Steering gets sticky or stuck. It's not like it gets completely stuck that you can't turn the wheel, but there's a noticeable resistance while driving on the highway at highway speeds. It happens while driving straight and wanting to change lanes. Left or right it does it both ways.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 15 MPH and making a right turn, the contact lost control of the steering. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained a fractured shoulder that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and towed to an independent body shop. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electrical stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,294.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle would sway to the left and the right instead of driving steady. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brakes felt spongy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,389.
The steering sticks when driving relatively straight, all speeds, and applying small corrective movement. The dealers claim that this is caused as the electric steering assist "idles" when the sensors say the car is going straight, however, we all know small corrections are required on straight roads. Very scary when you have to momentarily fight your steering to correct for a pothole or uneven pavement.
Since we have purchased this vehicle, it continually pulls and drifts to the left. We have to fight to keep it on the road at all times. So far the sway bar (link) has been replaced in the front and new tires put on. All this has been absolutely to no avail. There are several videos on youtube that show this exact problem people have been experiencing with this same make, model, and year hyundai!! Apparently this is a common problem and it is very dangerous when trying to steer the vehicle and the wind is blowing across the interstate. Also, when we had the vehicle looked at with one of our own mechanics, and not the dealership's mechanics, he put it up on the lift and could hardly turn the wheels. He commented that the steering was as tight as if the vehicle was a truck!! There is something very wrong with the steering that could easily lead to an accident.
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