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:
62,527 miles

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2010 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

steering problem

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2010 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #139

May 122020

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles

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

My car has already had the recall for the steering wheel issue completed in 2015 but it now makes a awful clicking noise when it is being turned.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #138

Nov 012020

Elantra

  • miles
This car has a defect in steering column that is well known to Hyundai, the defect is caused by a substandard rubber bushing that has deteriorated and fallen out of a universal joint in steering mechanism, each time the steering is turned either way there is play and a clunking noise, I don't know if it has caused any accidents or not but any defect in steering is something all drivers should be concerned about, as for myself I'm always concerned when driving knowing that something is missing from steering mechanism

- Norwalk, OH, USA

problem #137

Oct 112020

Elantra

  • 92,400 miles
The light eps, (electronic power steering) randomly turns on and my steering wheel would be stiff and I need to put great effort to turn. Sometimes I'll stop and turn off and on the car to remove the eps. Now on 10/11/2020 the eps light stays on. I might have a car that had a recall for 127. Its dangerous to have my car like this.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #136

Sep 232020

Elantra

  • 167,000 miles

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

The eps light came on and is still on while driving. And they is a a gilding noise coming from the steering wheel like its loose, and sometimes making it difficult to turn.

- Beaumont, CA, USA

problem #135

Jul 012020

Elantra

  • 160,000 miles
Power steering just stopped working and ECU light came on.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #134

Apr 262020

Elantra

  • 45,000 miles
I took my car in for service for recall 127 on 4/24/2020. The recall was to fix the steering failure. After the recall work was completed, my steering has gotten worse. It is hard to steer at highway speeds, gets in a stuck position going straight which requires effort to "unstick" and then you over steer. At slow speeds backing out and turning out of my carport the steering is way too tight, there is definitely something malfunctioning this is still an issue and another recall needs to issued. I contacted Hyundai and they didn't seem very concerned.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #133

May 172020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 91,000 miles

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

Eps light randomly came on again and locked my steering which is dangerous while driving on the road and parking, can't move the steering left or right. Issue has occurred before around the initial eps recall, took it then to the same dealer (sport Hyundai Dodge) where car was originally purchased to update or patch up fix. Recently went to the dealer to also fix the ABS module recall and run a diagnostic on the eps. They stated it's the steering column that needed to be replaced. A $2100 repair, which they will file with the manufacture to see if it's covered. By reading these repeating complaints, something tells me that they will continue to ignore the problem till it's in harms way instead of preventing the safety issues. Currently had to give up working hours and in financial stress over a manufacturing problem that should have been addressed correctly in the beginning.

- Atlantic City, NJ, USA

problem #132

Feb 222019

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. The contact stated that the eps warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact contacted texoma Hyundai (2500 texoma pkwy, sherman, tx 75090) and was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #131

Dec 192019

Elantra

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the electrical power steering warning light illuminated and quickly disappeared. Over time, the vehicle became difficult to steer due to loss of power steering assist while driving. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering). A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Bourbonnais, IL, USA

problem #130

Jan 012019

Elantra

  • 80,000 miles
I have excess play in the steering wheel/bumping/clicking, when the engine is running. This causes a shimmy in the front end when braking. There have been no accidents or injuries so far. This seems to be a problem with the power steering. There is no excess play in the steering column when the engine is not running. There is excess play anytime the engine is running, the steering wheel will move several inches without moving the front wheels.

- Center Point, AL, USA

problem #129

Feb 292020

Elantra

  • 130,000 miles

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

I'm having the same problem as hundreds of people have had the two dollar part with very high labor cost. There was a recall in 2015 problem was obviously miss diagnosis it is the steering coupling. It can cause a lost if control of the vehicle. I was a total case specialist for Kia Consumer Affairs the company should be taking car of a lot of issues that they tell customers it out of warranty or you missed a oil change so the warranty is void. I took several if the calls that vehicle caught fire. NHTSA you should be for consumers you hear the same complaint over and over from owners of Kia and Hyundai. Most of there cars are crap I got the same calls for the same issues over and over

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #128

Dec 102019

Elantra

  • 13,000 miles
It seems there are many others with this problem so I will keep it brief. My car has 150000 on it. There is a clicking in the steering wheel and the eps. The clicking happens when driving or parked. At all times. I went into a dealership and was told I need a new steering rack. The repair cost more than the car's value. I went in to have repairs for recalls in 2018. I'm wondering if they actually fixed it because the eps was one of the issues.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #127

Aug 012019

Elantra

  • miles
"eps" electronic power steering light on. Dealer wont cover it. I will lose steering eventually they said. Hyundai main office said car is to old and high miles 94,000 miles 2010 Elantra. I dont know the exact date but lester glenn in tomsriver NJ knows.

- Lakehurst, NJ, USA

problem #126

Jun 152019

Elantra

  • 155,456 miles
The steering wheel column needs to be replaced makes clicking noise. There was a recall on it back in 2015 not sure if it was replaced then. I was told they cant fix it the recall back from 2015.

- Smithsburg Maryland, MD, USA

problem #125

Nov 112019

Elantra

  • 219,847 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to star Hyundai (162-34 pidgeon meadow rd, flushing, NY 11358, (718) 353-0200) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering); however, the eps warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to nemet Hyundai (144-02 hillside avenue, jamaica, NY 11435, (718) 523-5858) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The light was deactivated and the vehicle was returned to the contact. The indicator illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to a private mechanic where several defects, including the eps, were discovered upon diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 219,847.

- Middle Village, NY, USA

problem #124

Dec 012019

Elantra

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 40 mph, the electronic power steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to len stoler Hyundai (11275 reisterstown road, owings mills, md 21117, (410)356-7000) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #123

Jul 012019

Elantra

  • miles
Steering wheel clicks when driving turning left or turning right or going straight

- Orrtanna, PA, USA

problem #122

Nov 132019

Elantra

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was abnormal movement in the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V100000 (steering); however, the failure recurred almost a year later. The vehicle was taken to rockland Hyundai (located at 55 NY-303, West nyack, NY 10994, (845) 402-8623) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering module and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- West Nyack, NY, USA

problem #121

Nov 092019

Elantra

  • 177,000 miles
Eps light came on, almost lost control while driving. Later I found out about a recall. Steering wheel locked on me. Had to pull to side as much as I can off to the side of the freeway.

- Milton, WA, USA

problem #120

Oct 012019

Elantra

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The contact scheduled an appointment with fred beans Hyundai of langhorne (located at 1106 E Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047, 888-754-7841); however, the contact cancelled the appointment because she wanted to find out if the vehicle was included in a recall first. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

- Bensalem Township, PA, USA

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