10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,888 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2009 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

steering problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2009 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 4 of 6)

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #52

Jul 102015

Elantra

  • 48,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at low speeds, the power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Kingston, NY, USA

problem #51

Sep 082015

Elantra

  • 27,102 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 55 mph, the power steering seized and the electronic power steering and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,102.

- Media, PA, USA

problem #50

Jul 152015

Elantra

  • 37,200 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn after the eps warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps steering unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,200.

- Sequim, WA, USA

problem #49

Jul 092015

Elantra

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 20 mph, the steering seized and the eps warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Culpepper, VA, USA

problem #48

May 012015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Took car in for safety recall campaign 127 electronic power steering. Took over 1 month to get car back. The steering felt loose and worse than before. Went to 2 dealers both said steering is loose but safe. I did not feel safe. The regional manager at Hyundai said there is noting they can do about it. Updated 10/9/15 an independent mechanic stated the steering was set to race car when the electronic power steering was change due to a recall that was issued. Updated 12/28/15.

- Brewster, NY, USA

problem #47

Jun 022015

Elantra

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While reversing out of a parking spot, the contact heard a clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned. The contact believed this was a serious safety concern. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

problem #46

Apr 302015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2009 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to electrical power steering recall. The consumer stated it took the dealer more time to fix the recall, than what was stated. Recall # 15V100000.

- Roseville, MN, USA

problem #45

May 212015

Elantra

  • 81,633 miles
After having the car in the shop, for stearing recal, the car still while driving the power stearing goes out.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #44

Apr 012015

Elantra

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the eps and the ESC warning lights illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 15V10000 (power steering). However, two weeks after the vehicle was repaired under the recall the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #43

Mar 042015

Elantra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, a week later the vehicle started experiencing the failure listed on the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Perkasie, PA, USA

problem #42

Jul 032014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 39,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Backing out of a "fast food" drive thru lane, car did not turn, as normal, and struck a pole with the passenger side back panel. At the time I had no explanation for why car didn't follow the driveway curve. I have never as an adult had an at fault accident, and had no explanation for this. The part has been recalled on my car. I am on a fixed income & could not afford to get car repaired. I put report into Hyundai, but need to know liability for "accident" & repairs. I called your phone line & was put in touch with Hyundai & have case #[xxx]. this form won't allow me to enter "eps control unit". information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #41

Jun 092014

Elantra

  • 118,210 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. Upon exiting the driveway of the contact's residence to enter a main road, the power steering failed and the contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was cautiously driven to an authorized dealer who replaced the steering column. The contact indicated that the failure recurred with a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair shop who replaced all four tires and provided an alignment, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and a technician diagnosed that the steering wheel was vibrating and did not provide a specific remedy for the repair. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering) and was waiting for the dealer to schedule the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,210.

- Barnegat, NJ, USA

problem #40

Mar 012015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, the power steering seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a medium concrete divider. The frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 6/8/15 updated 10/06/2017

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #39

Mar 172015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/20/15 updated 04/23/15

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #38

Jan 262015

Elantra

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The eps warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #37

Jan 042015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
I was returning home one evening home about a week ago, and I was trying to parking my car in parking lot when the ESC light appeared on dash board and the steering wheel locked. I could not park the car, so I put it in park and pulled out the car manual, after reading it, I turned the ignition off and then turn it back on. The ESC light went out and the steering was back and I was then able to park the car. The next day it happened twice before I was able to get on the highway and the only way I could correct it each time was turning off the ignition. At one point someone was coming out of a parking space and I had to try and move out of the way with the steering wheel locked. I was scared and praying, that I get home safely. I took the car home and haven't driven it since. Towed car to dealer and was told it needed a new power steering column and total cost with labor and tax was over $3,000 and not covered in the power train warranty. The car is barely used how could that be? they are dealers selling lemons as new cars. This car is just over 5 years old, no one should have to pay out that type of money to replace parts so early in the life of the car. There should be a recall this is a dangerous problem and others are having the same issue with this make and model.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #36

Nov 102014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
Eps light came on.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #35

Oct 302014

Elantra

  • 49,000 miles
I was driving home from work when my eps light came on and my power steering completely went out. At a stop light I turned my car off and turned it back on. The light went off and the power steering was restored. A couple of minutes later the light came back on and the steering again went out. I was on a busy street and was very nervous when attempting to turn. When I made it home I looked in the owner's manual and it stated if the eps light came on during normal operation to take it to the dealer. I drove the car to the nearest Hyundai dealer and left it overnight. The next morning I was informed that my entire steering column/eps motor had to be replaced and the cost was $2,400. My car is just over 5 years old and only has 49,000 miles on it. To have to replace something this major, this early in the life of the car, was a huge shock to me. When researching the matter online I saw multiple examples of the same exact thing happening to other owners of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra. I asked the dealer if there was a recall for this and they informed me there was not. This is very troubling to me as something as serious as losing your steering unexpectedly is a huge safety hazard and needs to be remedied.

- Westmont, IL, USA

problem #34

Sep 012014

Elantra

  • 71,470 miles
Eps system failed. Repairs included whole new steering column.

- Phx., AZ, USA

problem #33

Oct 122012

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
While driving approximately 60 mph on I-35, my electronic power steering went out. I took it to dealership and I was told the whole steering column needs to be replaced in order to remedy the problem. The cost is $2,400. The car is only five years old, three years old when it occurred. I have been dealing with driving the car without power steering for over a year and a half. I cannot afford a new car, nor can I afford the cost to replace the steering column. I have heard of several other people who own Hyundai vehicles that have had the same problem. It would be nice if Hyundai would replace the steering column for me with no charge due to the fact the car is not very old, I'm still making payments on it, it has never been wrecked and I'm not the only one that has had this issue with their product. Thank you

- Allen, TX, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?