2012 Hyundai Elantra: loss of power steering

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Steering · AZ

This problem, the imminent failure of a component connecting the steering wheel to the power steering assist, causes the steering wheel to travel about one inch before the front wheels even move. Then when they do, feedback to the steering wheel is a sloppy, shakey movement. This problem began as a small hesitation at the steering wheel which has increased over the past few miles. No warning lamps nor error codes were evident. I have read similar complaints, especially for 2013 Elantras, noting significant safety concerns were the part to fail completely, rendering the vehicle unsteerable. I plan to (slowly) drive my vehicle to a Hyundai dealer as I believe it to be unsafe. I'll ask their service department to save the failed part(s).

Filed Sep 24, 2022 · Steering · ME

Bought vehicle in 2020 and Power steering failure occurred in May 2021. Mechanic confirmed the problem and said it would be $1100 to repair. The EBS light is always on and it was not on prior to the power steering being lost. Having no power steering is putting everyone at risk. This vehicle is the only one we have for our family and commute to work takes a little over an hour.

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Steering · 28,018 miles · FL

When trying to steer straight especially at highway speeds the steering is difficult to move the slight amount necessary to continue going straight.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Steering · 130,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 56,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

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).

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Steering · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced and that the steering software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact her back at a later time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 8,200. .... Updated 03/08/13 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would veer off to the right, heading toward other lanes of traffic. The consumer stated her mother would have to pull over and then it would over-steer. The first time, the dealer didn't fix the vehicle, the second time, they stated a computer update was needed, the third time, they stated a steering column was needed and the last time, the dealer claimed the problem was the steering column again. When the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the steering wheel was spinning lose on turns. Updated 03/13/12