CarComplaints.com Notes: Be aware that there's a significant trend of owners complaining that the Elantra's fuel economy is significantly less than the EPA estimates.

7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
50,800 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2012 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

steering problem

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 112023

Elantra Limited 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,100 miles

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

Same problem/symptoms as reported by other owners, especially for 2013 Elantras. Started out as small play before the wheels started turning. Now has become about 3/4 inch steering wheel movement before the wheels react. I'm worried that if/when the part that is getting looser fails I'll loose control of the car. I'm thinking this problem should inspire the powers that be to mandate a recall.

- John S., Wickenburg, US

problem #2

Oct 072020

Elantra LS 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

The steering wheel use to catch/stick when turning the wheel, now it has a lot of play so when you turn the wheel it turns about an 1" or so before you feel the wheels turn...

Is this covered under any recalls???

- James T., Wilmington, US

problem #1

Aug 012019

Elantra Limited 1.8L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,250 miles

Taking to have all three issues diagnosed at the dealer.

- Susan F., San Antonio, US

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