2013 Hyundai Elantra: loss of power steering

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Steering · SC

Steering wheel makes a thud or clicking noise when you turn the wheel. I was told that this is caused by the power steering coupling gear is worn. In my mind if a gear is wearing, it will eventually wear smooth. If this happens, I can only assume that you would no longer be able to steer the car. Hyundai has a service bulletin [XXX] ) out to address this problem, but they say that there is no steering performance issue. My personal mechanic does not agree with that assessment. Hyundai fixed this problem on my other Hyundai Elantra while it was under warranty. I have an appointment with the dealer this week to fix the steering, for an estimated $450. I cannot believe this is not a safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 18, 2023 · Steering · TX

There is a bushing in the electronic power steering motor that fails very often in this year model and make. This bushing is involved with the steering operation of the car and may cause loss of steering while driving. It is a well documented issue on the internet.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Steering · MD

The steering wheel clicks when turning and even when trying to drive straight. The car requires more effort to stay in lane and potential safety concerns include total loss of steering while driving. This is a known problem with Hyundai's Electric Steering Flex Coupler. There are many reports of this issue online and it seems Hyundai issued an extended warranty until 100,000 miles for this issue but claims there are no safety impacts. However, the issue involves the degrading of the coupler used and this typically occurs AFTER 100,000 miles, as happened with my vehicle. Also, when taking the vehicle to the dealership for other service, this defect was noted and we were warned that it CAN be potentially a safety concern. So, the dealers themselves acknowledge this is a safety issue and yet they will not cover this $450 repair. I cannot afford this out-of-pocket expense. The car maker should be responsible to repair a known defect in manufacture that their service technicians state are safety concerns.

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Steering · KY

I own an 2013 Elantra GT, that currently has about 89,000 miles. Over the last several months, there is a very loud clunk when I turn the steering wheel or when driving over uneven roads (like pot holes). As the noise got worse, I was concerned about something broken in the car. I took this to a national tire dealer (Big O) and was informed that the noise was from a very well known issue in the Elantra vehicles, I made an appointment at the Hyundai dealer and without looking at the car, I was told it did not fall under the service bulletin and the repair would cost over $400. This seems to be one of the few Elantras that Hyundai has not issued the extended warranty for. I'm very concerned that this issue will cause the loss of steering control and will cause an accident or even death. Hyundai needs to extend the warranty to cover the Elantra GT along with all the other Hyundai models

Filed May 16, 2021 · Steering · 68,397 miles · NC

While I was driving on the highway, car steering became hard and I was unable to turn. Due to steering issue I couldn’t keep car in my lane and I was about to crash into other cars. After pulling car on the side with extreme force on steering. And checking tires pressure, it was normal. Under the hood all fluids and oil were normal. Couldn’t find power steering fluid tank. After researching online found out it only has electric power steering so no steering fluid and many hyundai car has/had same issue. In fact hyundai has recalled cars upto 2011 for this issue. Even highway petrol service officer said his 2012 elantra had same issue. Fyi even though my car is 2013 hyundai elantra, it was purchased around apr 2012, so it is early 2012 built with possibly 2011 components.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Steering · 78,200 miles · VA

Steering column coupling is bad due to which I hear the noice when I turn the steering. Also I feel that steering is hard to maneuver.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Steering · 21,000 miles · GA

When turning the wheel while stationary or driving, there is a loud crunching sound coming from the wheel turning right or left. Someone told me I will then lose power steering & that around 21,000-29,000 miles on your car this is what happens. A small wheel nut behind the wheel & dash board breaks up. I am afraid to lose my power steering. This has happened to a number of owners.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NC

Hyundai has officially recalled the 'rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering assembly on all 2007 - 2015 models'. Hyundai will not honer the same recall on the elantra gt model. They utilize the exact same parts. Instead, they are charging customers high fees to replace this 5 dollar part. This coupler binds the steering wheel to the motor. When it fails you lose steering control of the vehicle. This is a very dangerous situation. How can this not be recalled for all affected models?

Filed Oct 13, 2019 · Steering · 65,400 miles · MS

While driving steering makes a clunking noise and feels loose. I had vehicle at firestone for another repair and was told about this problem, they said it was the coupler and there's no recall on this but that it is a safety issue. They say it is very common in these cars, the coupler wears down and you could lose steering.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Steering · 35,000 miles · FL

My (and my son's) 2013 hyundai elantras both have begun exhibiting the failure process that will inevitably result in the loss of the "electronic assist" power steering. Our hyundais now have a vague dead-spot in the steering when the steering wheel is moved off center at any speed. You can feel it the most when the vehicle is parked. The "dead-spot angle is getting wider and wider as the rubber slip-joint part inevitably disintegrates this rubber bushing is a shear device between the mechanical steering shaft and an electric motor that powers the hyundai's steering rather than traditional hydraulic pump power steering found on most cars. My neighbor's hyundai went fully through the failure process that resulted in no power assisted steering and a very expensive repair. The failure of this $1.25 (retail) part is so common in many hyundai models like the elantra, that the parts department keeps a box of them constantly on hand for the inevitable failure of this part in every hyundai model that uses it. It's a huge profit producer for their service department, so I can understand their reluctance to redesign this part. However, I can't currently afford the hundreds of dollars of labor charge that hyundai demands for the replacement of this defectively designed part, so I don't let my wife drive the car because she might not be able to react to the loss of steering assist at high speeds. I drive the car as little as possible. Hyundai is well aware of this defect and had a recall for the same problem on 2010 models but ended the recall when they probably told the federal safety agency that they corrected the part. In actual fact, they didn't fix the inherent defect and if you do a search online you will see that many people are still being endangered by this defect.

Filed Dec 1, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 117,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Steering · 19,300 miles · NH

Trying to drive out of my driveway, I had no power steering and the eps light was on, tried shutting car off and restarting it with the same results. Brought vehicle to dealership in somersworth where I purchased it last may, and it was determined that the steering column has to be replaced.