2012 Hyundai Elantra: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Steering, Wheels · AZ · crash

My steering wheel started making loud rattling and clunking noise. This happened when I turned or slowed down or went over a bump. It got worse very quickly. I suddenly could not steer at all. So I ran into a pole. Thankfully it wasn't another car or a person. Many people have this same issue. This needs to be recalled ASAP. It's either the pinion and rack issue or the steering wheel issue.

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Steering · 85,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the steering wheel made abnormal clunking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Steering · KY

Steering wheel clunks side to side, then at 40 mph it vibrates bad. This is a major driving hazard. from what I have read the manufacture is aware and is not recalling the motor driven power steering.

Filed Aug 21, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 159,600 miles · FL

My car is rattling when an idol. It sounds clunky, that's the best way I can describe it. It does it at a stop sign, stop light, in park and in place.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 80,000 miles · AR

Slack in the steering wheel, with vehicle running or turned off. Makes a clunking noise when turned either left or right.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Steering · 130,000 miles · SC

Clunking noise when turning the steering wheel either left or right. This happens while being stationary as well as in motion. There is a minor bit of play in the steering wheel as well. After researching it appears to be the steering wheel flexible coupler. I will be replacing it and giving feedback on the outcome.

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Steering · 108,000 miles · SC

The steering column is making a clunking noise. May need to replace whole steering column in case it goes out.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Steering · AZ

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. I have read a number of complaints about the same problem from other owners. I have also asked multiple of mechanics and they have said the same thing that hyundai elantras are know for steering wheel problems. The dealership wants $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 or stationary. If your on the highway going at a high speed it feels unsafe and your putting your family at risk.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Steering · 46,000 miles · NY

Noisy steering.play in wheel . Noises as tured left and right. Either still or on motion. Clicking/clunking sound. Saw video about steering coupling. That seems to be the sound ...to my untrained ear.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Steering · 62,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · UT

I've had my car for 4 years. And the last three years it started having issues. Hard shifting and shaking at random times engine light coming on and off. I've taken it to the shop countless times and only recently was given a diagnosed with a transmission sensor reading too hot. Before that every mechanic said they couldn't see any issue . I find it alarming though because we don't really know if it's the sensor or actually the transmission and it's frustrating that nobody seems to have had any answers for the last so many years. It seems like it's a very common issue. And something that should have been able to be pinpointed and resolved much sooner. A few months ago when it would shift abruptly it was definitely a safety hazard on the road. Currently it's not lunging as dramatically. However it's still difficult to drive. I have kept up on all the maintenance religiously including flushing the transmission fluid and replacing it as directed. I definitely think that it should be investigated because everyone I know that has a hyundai elantra has had the exact same issue. And it definitely could cause accidents especially for inexperienced drivers.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · 87,000 miles · OH

While driving my hyundai elantra it makes a hard shift at times slightly a bit hesitant which could cause the car to be rear ended .been to 2 mechanics already one being the dealer they say nothing is wrong with the car