CarComplaints.com Notes: We're not used to seeing any major problems with Hyundai, which makes the early signs of trouble with the 2013 Elantra very surprising, in a bad way.
Early trends show problems with the steering wandering / pulling to one side along with premature tire wear. Elantra owners have tried sensor adjustments, wheel alignments, even replacing axles, most with no luck. Hyundai has made vehicle buybacks through arbitration, but that rarely works out well financially for owners in the end.
Also there is a pattern of complaints about the 2013 Elantra brakes grinding at very low mileage. It seems there was a bad batch of OEM pads & rotors, but so far Hyundai is not doing a recall. Instead Hyundai issued a TSB & dealers have been replacing pads & rotors on a per-complaint basis.
The final straw is that for several years in a row, Elantra owners report significantly lower gas mileage than the EPA estimates, & there's a small trend of engine problems.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,345 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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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.
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
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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
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