Free play in steering wheel between 11 and 1. Very dangerous on skinny freeway lanes...vehicle almost drifted into barrier wall on grooved pavement in construction zone without ability to safely correct and maintain lane. In researching, appears as recall on other models, but not on this model. Scheduled for service on 12/17/18 at dealership to replace the $2.00 faulty part. Not looking forward to the labor bill to repair vehicle to safely maneuver the daily freeway traveling condition. This is clearly a safety issue that could potentially cost lives and needs to be addressed with the manufacturer.
2013 Hyundai Elantra steering complaints
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The steering wheel started making a clicking noise while driving and when stationary. I researched online and saw it is a common complaint on hyundai cars. We brought the car into the dealer and were advised it was the coupling. Hyundai recalled the sonata and replaced the coupling but did not issue a recall on the elantra. The cost to replace this defective part $350.00
While driving at a moderate speed of 45 MPH my 2013 hyundai elantra 2 door coupe suddenly experienced excessive play in the steering wheel. This sudden failure caused the steering to hesitate and be a little erratic. Fortunately I was able to go the few miles to home without incident. Upon taking the car to my local hyundai dealer, they immediately knew what caused the problem without even examining the car, a defective steering coupling in motor driven power steering (mdps). My vehicle has only 11,750 miles and is four months past the five year overall warrantee when the steering failure occurred last month. It certainly was not due to excessive ware. Some car owners were advised by letter from hyundai and kia of the pending problem I was not. Any steering defect is potentially very dangerous and this one is pervasive across product lines. This problem is serious enough that it is recognized by an extended warrantee by hyundai and kia in various models of elantra, sonata, forte and other models produced from 2007 ' 2015. Search website 'hyundai steering coupler'. This problem is also recognized by the manufacturer's online website hyundai-forums.com as far back as 2007. The old part was replaced by a newly engineered part in 2015, part number 56315 2k000fff. However, this safety action does not apply to my elantra 2 door coupe, which uses the same part. Perhaps this is due to insufficient complaints filed, or lower production, and limited years that the coupe was produced. This safety information needs to be disseminated to all elantra owners.
When driving the car the steering wheel makes a clanking noise as if something is loose in it. When the car is in park and you turn the wheel it clicks
Intermittent engine light illumination. Happens only after the "vehicle check in progress". Car has started to run rough both while accelerating and at a stop. Acts like it will shut off. Having to put the car in neutral and pat the gas to keep it running. There is a tsb for this issue but no active recall. Constant run around at the service centers. They say its normal for it to run rough. Also the rubber steering coupler went bad. Was making a thud noise when steering wheel was turned. Also a tsb for this....no recall. But wait theres more! The clock spring is also bad! Tsb for this too! Bad clock spring results in the loss of power to the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. When I replaced the steering coupling, I forgot to plug in a wiring harness under the wheel and the buttons started working again but had no power steering. Plugged the harness back in and had steering but the buttons no longer worked. Pretty sure hyundai is uploading error codes and giving people the run around in an attempt to get more money. Recall this crap already before something bad happens. Hold this company responsible for selling crap to people.
When driving the car the steering wheel makes a clanking noise as if something is loose in it. When the car is in park and you turn the wheel it clicks.
My steering is marking a popping sound when turning took my car to local firestone to find out it is a little rubber spider gear that is recalled on other hyundai cars but not mine I'm wanting to know how can this be as it's the same party number as recalled in other hyundai cars
Steering wheel has play when turned and makes a thump/clanking noise.
There is a clunking noise at the 11:00 and 1:00 points of the steering wheel. This occurs in motion as well as while the vehicle is stationary. Research shows that the coupler in the steering wheel is deteriorating and causing the problem, requiring replacement.
My steering coupler has deteriorated to the point where it is unsafe to drive my vehicle. I have seen many other reports of the same problem online
Electronic stability light came on, and slowed the vehicle at random moments. After two days, steering began making a "pop" sound when turning left or right. Brought to dealer and confirmed the issue is with the rack and pinion. Car has 40k miles and is only 5 years old. No accidents and used only to commute <10 miles to and from work. This is considered outside of hyundai's 5 year warranty (even though I am within the mileage consideration) so is not covered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of st. Augustine (2898 u.s. 1, st augustine, fl 32086, (904) 797-7800) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring in the steering wheel needed to be replaced because it was causing the seat belt indicator to illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would contact the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Steering wheel has excessive play and makes noise when turning to right, feels like something is loose. This occurs even when stationary. Feels very unsafe and wife is afraid to drive car. Problem suddenly started after only 31770 miles. In over 40 years of driving and owning 15 vehicles never have experienced such a steering problem. Took it into dealer and they replaced a flexible coupling , part only cost $1.26 but labor cost was $270.00. This is a safety related problem and should be fixed by car company either under extended warranty or safety recall. Looks like a new better designed coupling has replaced the original. Hyundai should notify owners before the problem occurs .
Steering wheel has a clunking noise. It feels like the steering wheel is going to come loose. It shows that there is a small gear inside the steering motor, which breaks apart little by little, until you cannot longer maneuver the car. This is very dangerous. Talk about an accident waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 54 MPH, the service indicators illuminated, the headlights failed to illuminate, and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to turn the headlights on and off, but they failed to respond. The contact continued driving, but the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence. The contact called van hyundai (1301 s interstate 35e, carrollton, tx 75006, (972) 437-8334), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Steering wheel makes clunking noises when turned from side to side. Progressively worsens per use. Car is at 48,000 miles.light driving,moderate conditions. No snow or ice. Car is scheduled for repair monday july 17,2018.
Steering wheel makes noises when turning wheel told from a mechanic it's the cylinder in the steering wheel
The steering wheel feels loose and clicks every time I turn the wheel. It then shakes when I get over a speed of 50 and hit my breaks
This is a pubic recall. My car is experiencing the problems that has been warned. I would like to bring my car to get seviced to make sure their are no high risk to me as a driver. Thank you for announcing the problem with the vehicle.
My father-in-law drives a 2013 hyundai elantra gt. It car only has 49k miles. Today I found out that the steering wheel has a clunking noise. It feels like the steering wheel is going to come lose. I searched and found this youtube video that explains the problem. Here is a link to the video. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxtcfnykutc it shows that there is a small gear inside the steering motor, which breaks apart little by little, until you cannot longer maneuver the car. This is very dangerous. Talk about an accident waiting to happen. I took the car to hyundai dealer for repair, but they want to charge $400 to fix it. This is a car defect, I should not have to pay for this. Furthermore, the dealer was very familiar with the problem. They told me that it is a recall on the hyundai sonata but not on the elantra. What do I need to do to make them fix it at no charge? Can you add this to your recall list? It is going to cause many accidents, if it hasn't already
The steering wheel block, has parts which brake and that make the car impossible to maneuver. The steering coupling is defective in this car and most cars of this brand startin on 2011. Dealer has been unable to assist. The problem is present under all driving conditions, speeds, and types of roads.
1. Engine noise (knocking sound, ticking sound) 2. Air conditioning system failed too early and replaced it around 45,000 miles. 3. Axle boot (left side) grease leaked too early (around 50,000 miles) 4. Inner fender (right side) tore down. Replaced 5. Two bubble tires (we changed the tire eight months ago!) replaced 6. Clicking sound on passenger side door when I changed the gear (50,200 miles) 7. Engine mount replacement (35,570 miles)
Ta kata recall, my steering wheel column rattles and shakes when I am driving. It sounds like the steering wheel is going to fall off. The steering wheel feels loose
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel made a loud clicking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,300.
Steering is very still, causing driver to over correct and going from side to side in the lane on the interstate.
Tl-contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra --- ESC light came -- electronic steering light vehicle has 58000 miles on vehicle and is not under warranty --- called dealership and dealership stated vehicle is out of warranty . Steering locked up on contact and that contact had to pay for repairs. Contact left a voicemail for hyundai dealership and dealership has not returned phone call. Contact given number to hyundai cb
I went to apply the brakes and every light on the dashboard lit up and my brakes failed. When I took it to the shop they said it was a bad yaw sensor and a bad g sensor. I dont feel safe in my car anymore and hyundai refuses to do anything about it.
Purchased my 2013 hyundai elantra new from the dealership. While driving one day the electronic stability control indicator light came on and the can became hard to steer. Looked in my operator's manual to see what this light meant, it instructed me to disable the ESC by pushing to ESC off button which I located and did. This turned the trouble light off, and I continued to drive. However, my vehicle still to this day is hard to steer and control and I have to keep both hands on the wheel. When you turn the steering wheel there is a loud popping sound. Have scheduled a service visit, but they want to charge me a large diagnostic fee just to find out what the problem is. Searched the internet and found that there are a lot of people reporting this very same issue. Hope to hear that they will issue a recall, but probably not until a lot of people get killed.
I have been having electrical issues for about 1 1/2 years. The radio turns off when breaking and signaling. Not every time but about 2/3 of the time. Occasionally the dash will go out. The interior lights flicker (all the time) as well as the head lights. Not sure about the back lights because I can't see them but I assume. The temperature gauge does not light up sometimes. No bars are displayed. The trip computer resets at least 4 times a week. The avg mpg, MPH, trip a and b will start over at 0.0. Turning left makes the car shutter and turn off in mid traffic or when in a drive thru. The steering wheel locks up/stiff steering. The eps light comes on. Have to turn car off and back on to alleviate the issue. While the car is idling with the air conditioner on the car will cycle and just about turn off
Driving down the freeway, upon approaching a slight right-hand corner, the steering did not respond. The car drifted into the left lane and finally into the median, causing a rollover accident.
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