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Power assist light appeared in dash causing car to go in manual steering and extremely difficult to turn car, pulled over restarted vehicle light went off and power assist steering started working than happened two more times took car to dealer. Was told maybee steering column may need to be replaced 2 to 3000$, Called Hyundai customer service they said Hyundai would repair and gave me info to call warranty dept who informed me that my vehicle was over 10 years old and not covered and informed me that customer care dept.did not know what they are doing. ( they admitted that there was a problem with this vehicle and steering recalls were done, I am the original owner of this vehicle they confirmed this from there records and I never received any notice of any recall. This vehicle has only 70000 miles. Hyundai should help me with repairs) the car is still at the dealer who is still trying to get me some help.
On December 5th, 2020 at approximatly 0645am I was driving my Elantra without and iissues or pre-indicators that something very bad was about to happen. I was on a busy road that is traveled all times of the day, getting on interstate 270 in columbus headed West. I estimate (picture included from accident site and where the freeway started) about 1000 feet until I merge onto the well traveled highway. Iwhen I I completed my slight turn associated with this paticular on ramp, I lose control of the vehicle without warning, my car went in two circles. My steering did not work as well as my brakes. I would like to also note that this paticular on ramp also has steady, fast moving traffic from another street merging together before ww all get on the highway. Two cars and a tractor trailor were able to avoid me. I am convinced that only by the grace of god himself was I not seriously hurt or my children in the car with me. My only means to stop was fiannlly the guardrail. I also thank god for this guard rail becaiuse there is a steep embankment with a body of water at the bottom. I estimate at the time of collison I was approaching at least 40 mph. My head hit the drivers side window. No bleeding, just stunned. (nobody stopped btw). When I was able to collect my thoughts and call someone. I was able to call my friend for a ride. He was shocked when he arrived that I was okay. He wanted to go to the er because of the goose egg on my noggin but during a pandemic I think I'll wait. He calls aaa for me and we get the car towed back to my home. It will never be drivable again but in my state of shock it was my most plausible option. Upon, inspecting the car, the tire rod snapped clean off the wheel.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph, the eps indicator illuminated and the steering lost power. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fox Hyundai (616-942-5000, located at 4141 28th street SE, grand rapids, mi 49512) where it was stated that the failure was a known issue and the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer communication number: 15-01-019-1 and was informed that the extended warranty expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side control arm cracked near the ball joint. The vehicle was towed to bob wakely fleet repair shop where it was diagnosed that the control arm failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Updated 09/01/17 updated 09/05/2017
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel pulled while making left and right turns. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Lisbon Falls, ME, USA
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While I drive down the road, weather it be at 10mph or 55mph, my eps light and emergency brake light will turn on and my car will stop. It will not turn off until my car is stopped, turned off. And turned back on again. Since the power steering is lost I can not just turn to the side of the road. I have to pray that no one will be coming up behind me and hit me causing an accident. Before that will happen for two weeks my alarm will go off at all hours of the day and night. Over and over and over again until my cars eps and E brake lights turn on while I am driving, but then the cycle will start all over again. The most frequent tiem this happened was while I was driving down highway 99W in dundee Oregon, I was going about 45mph and my cars eps and E break.light turned on and I had to turn it off and then restart it. I have taken it many times to a dealership to fix but they just charge me money and say its fixed, but then it happens again. I will sue, I am so over my car threatening my life and the lives of my loved ones.
When turning the car it will squeak constantly. The car has approximately 98000 miles and has been driven under normal conditions. I am told the car needs a part in the steering which will cost $2000 just for the part.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the ebs warning light illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was mas not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 72 mph, the vehicle seized as the ABS and power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
2007 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel vibration issues. The consumer stated as he was driving, he heard a noise and then the steering wheel started vibrating. The consumer stated he pulled over, turned the vehicle off and removed the owners manual from the glove compartment. The consumer stated no where in the owners manual was there a section relating to struts, springs or shock absorbers, which he thought was the cause of the vibrating steering wheel.
While driving on highway at approximately 45 mph, lost power steering while driving in fast lane. Took all my might to wrest control of the vehicle. Steering stiffened up, was able to get vehicle across traffic lanes to parking lot entrance. Noticed eps indicator light lit, parked vehicle, turned off ignition. Restarted, and had power steering. I was fortunate in having distance between vehicles when I initially lost the power steering, as I was only able to make wide turns in directinbg the vehicle out of the traffic flow. Very dangerous. Will not allow anyone but me to drive this vehicle at this point. Has there ever been a recall isued for this problem?
A bolt on the lower steering shaft sheared off and disconnected the lower steering shaft and damaged the clockspring. It also caused the car to spin out of control in the rain because I lost the ability to control steering. The car finally stopped inches away from a rock wall. The car was un-drivable due to the loss of steering ability. My mechanic had to remove and replace the lower steering shaft and clock spring assembly.
Car lost power steering while driving on the long island expressway. Steering wheel jerked, esp light came on and power steering failed. Car sat overnight and was fine the next day. Situation recurred on or about 1/19/13 and 12/5/13. Each time the problem resolved itself overnight. It occurred again on 4/23/14. After the most recent occurrence, power steering has failed completely and has not been restored.
I was traveling on a two lane road, the car jurked quickly to the left across center line. The electronic power steering lite came on and the car was unsteerable. I finally got the car off the road turned it off and restarted it the steering came back on. This is the second time in a year this same problem has happened. Dealer adjusted motor first time said it was fixed. This is a very dangerous problem you can not steer the car when this happens.I was very lucky there was no car comming in the other lane. I have looked on line to see if this is a problem and there are numerous complaints on this same problem.
The steering squeaks and rattles on rough or bumpy surfaces. If you release tilt steering lever and move steering wheel up and down. Its makes loud squeaking noises. The noise continues in any position tilt steering is put in while driving. Very irritating noise.like having a mouse in your car.
The dealer replaced the steering column to resolve escalating problems with electronic power steering that failed intermittently and would no longer reset after turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, rendering the vehicle inoperable. 127 miles after completion of the steering column replacement, the power steering again failed yesterday evening while entering the highway during rush hour. I reiterate my statement from the prior incident(s) that this is a serious safety issue - not only to the driver of the vehicle, but to other drivers as well. This long-time Hyundai promoter is about to become a detractor.
Power steering failed and eps light illuminated. Condition cleared upon stopping vehicle, and restarting it. This continued intermittently (maybe 10-15 instances, often with months between occurrences) until October (182900 miles), when eps failed to reset. Speed was not a consistent factor; eps would deactivate at any speed - including as low as 20 mph. Especially if/when occurring at highway speed, this is a serious safety concern. I have seen similar eps complaints for this model/year reported on various tech forums and am concerned that my experience was not an isolated incident. Dealer replaced steering column to resolve issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 65 mph, the contact stated that power steering seized on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer for inspection. The contact was informed that the steering column module needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Its been happening since the cold weather hit the area. I was driving on ice and went to turn and the eps light came on and my electronic assist steering went out, or got hard to steer. Its almost caused an accident but my evasive maneuvering I managed to get the car over to the side of the roadway..I shut the car off to reset the eps and I went off. So I headed back home and before I could turn the corner the light came back on...now its been happening more frequently and its beginning to seriously bother me...id hate to think of me driving down the freeway and that happening to my children..im taking it to the dealership in the morning! not happy with it.
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- Rocklin, CA, USA