CarComplaints.com Notes: There's an emerging trend of transmission problem with the 2010 Elantra at fairly early mileage.
So far owners report having the transmission replaced under warranty but that won't hold up for much longer. It may be a bit premature but for now we're putting the "CLUNKER" rating on the 2010 Elantra just to be safe.
Speaking of being safe, you might not be unless Hyundai can figure out why their airbags aren't deploying.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
66,069 miles
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The eps light keeps coming on. Took it to the dealer 3 days ago. They said it just needed to be reset. Came back on today and no power steering. But no recall on this car. Really concerned something bad will happen while driving it.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the eps indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 54,798....updated 08/08/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/10/2017
Eps light kept coming on and power steering was lost. This happened several times and was corrected by turning off the vehicle and restarting it. It occurred driving on interstates and during local driving for several days before taking it to a dealer. Vehicle was taken to camelback Hyundai, phoenix, AZ for evaluation. Write up from dealer summarized: Eps light is on, code C1290 torque sensor main signal fault was discovered. Dtc found, eps C1290 torque sensor main signal fault. Search for tsb and found tsb 12 St 001, attempted eps reflash and found that it is not applicable to vehicle due to ECU for the mdps id different. Current rom id #4hdash02. Techline case # 2017051202870. Per diagram flow chart the torque sensor is inside the mdps/column. High resistance inside the torque sensor which is built in inside the mdps column. Replaced mdps column and performed calibration. Recheck for codes and no other dtc found? dealer contacted Hyundai about replacing the steering column and it was approved. Not sure if the VIN was included in the recall based on the dealer needing to call for approval.
The steering wheel makes clicking sounds as it turns, sounds as if something is breaking or already broken inside. I looked up this issue and it appears to be fairly common in many Hyundai vehicles. It is, an expensive repair. I believe Hyundai should cover the cost of repair but apparently based on complaints I've read, they do not. It also appears that this can lead to steering failure if I'm understanding what has been written about this. I can't afford to pay for this repair so I'm hoping it will eventually be a recall. This clicking takes places continually as I drive and turn the steering wheel. I have about 53,000 miles on my car.
- Boynton Beach, FL, USA
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The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently shook violently and became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred a few times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While parking in a parking lot, the steering wheel was turned to the right and the vehicle failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 10 mph, the power steering failed and the eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The failure occurred five additional times after the recall service. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 50 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated. The contact had not experienced any steering issues, but was afraid that he would. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The steering column contains a hard plastic "coupler" as part of the power steering motor. That hard plastic deteriorates over the course of 5 or 6 years and, when it fails, the driver will lose the ability to steer the car. Although this part on my car has not yet failed, I cannot afford the $499 that the dealer wants to charge to make this repair. I feel this should be a safety recall item.
At 59,894 miles the steering column felt very unattached. Went to the dealership and was told that a part had to be replaced. The part was replaced at a cost of $345.10 labor and $10.47 for the part. My husband looked up on the web and found this to be a common failure item and questions were asked Hyundai consumers affairs ( case # 9600787) to no avail. My husband ordered the part off ebay and found that the material was not the same that they removed from my car ( they gave me the old part). The new part looked the same as the old one, even had the same number but it was much firmer and more rigid than the original part. I asked Hyundai consumers affairs several times if this part were not replaced could it lead to an accident. No reply. Reading on the internet this seems to be a common 60,000 mile problem on this car and several others in the Hyundai/ Kia corral. I believe that there should never be a steering problem in every car produced by manufacturer for the life of the car and this problem is well documented. The manufacturer should come to a fix that provides safe driving on all its cars for the life of the car which should be more than 60,000 miles. In my 45 years of driving I've never experienced such poor quality which could have dire consequences. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering column functioned abnormally and made an abnormal noise. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was brought to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a flexible coupler. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was not provided.
My 2010 Hyundai Elantra was recalled for a problem with the assisted power steering. The problem was addressed by the service department at M.J. sullivan dealership in new london, ct in April of 2015. Thirteen months later the system failed and the steering is now difficult, especially during attempts to make turns of short radius. Presumably other owners of this make, model and year have also experienced the same recurring problem following the 2015 recall. My purpose is contacting you is to bring the problem to your attention, to inquire as to the frequency of failure of the "fix" to the power assisted steering since the 2015 recall, and to ask if a follow-up recall is anticipated. Thank you for your interest! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 5 mph. The eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an abnormal clicking noise from the steering column. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 10/12/17
Was driving down the hwy and had to stop for a stop light as I pulled away the esp light came on turning off my power steering causing me to have to stop and try to pull over to turn car off to reset the esp light so I could turn my car safely I had to do this several times it have to make a 90 degree to turn on my road or off on to the hwy. I took it to the dealer and they said that it was a safety issue but was not on recall the part to fix my car ended up costing me $2100 for a part that should have never gone out. I had to replace the whole steering column. For a part that was in the steering column. I contacted Hyundai costumer service and they said that my car was out of warranty but I have went on there complains and see that this has been going on for awhile they have complaints for 2009 and up to 2012 I told Hyundai that it was not that it was not the warranty I was complain about and that it was a safety issue I then contacted the BBB as instructed to to hear the same thing I thank that this issue needs to be addressed before some one gets hurt it is all ready costing consumers thousand of dollars to fix after hyundia states that there vehicles are safe it is not safe when you loss your power steering while trying to make a turn a can't turn the steering wheel. I have all the information and E-mails that I communicated with Hyundai and the BBB if you need it I can E-mail it to you.
Twice the power steering assist has gone off. Once at 20 mph after making a turn in mall parking lot, and once approx 30-35 mph while going straight on a residential street in suburbs.. the vehicle required great effort to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The engine was still running. Driver shutoff the engine, then restarted the engine and continued driving without further incident. The events occurred three months apart March and June 2016
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps needed to be replaced. 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 VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Vehicle was took in to dealership last 4/22/2015 for eps recall NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 and Hyundai recall 127. They completed a software update. The recall does not fix the problem on 5/26/2016 was driving the 2010 Elantra and eps light came on causing loss of steering capability. Called Hyundai they said it was not part of recall take to dealer. Dealer on 6/1/2016 stated that the software update was done but did not fix eps steering issue and would need to replace steering column $2150. The recall obviously did not fix the problem and after doing research online have noticed many others are having the same issue. If a recall is to fix the problem the recall should be done fully and correctly not cheaply and halfway. The eps causes stiff steering making it impossible for a person to steer. This could lead to many accidents and possibly death. The light comes on and immediatley with out warning the steering is automatically gone. While driving I was almost in an accident because after losing steering I tried make a turn off the main road into a subdivision to get off the main road. As I was turning at a very low speed below 5 mph I was unable to stay in my lane and a car was exiting the subdivision. Although there would be minor damages, this could be different if I was on the highway at an exit coming around a turn. The loss of steering is unsafe and I do hope that the right measures are eventually taken to resolve this issue before someone is killed. The vehicle has less than 45000 miles on it.
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- Orlando, FL, USA