CarComplaints.com Notes: So far the 2011 Elantra doesn't have the same volume of transmission problems that 2010 owners are fighting with. It also doesn't have the same pattern of steering and braking complaints that are piling up with the 2013 model year.
We're not saying the 2011 is perfect -- I mean, what were they thinking advertising their MPGs -- but there are worse choices.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,248 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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 I drove (in motion) my car over potholes or road edges, my car is drifting by side to side. I had this issue from the last 6 months. I showed my car to a different Hyundai dealership, but they could not find the exact reason and I spent around $2000 to replace all the parts as per Hyundai's dealership suggestion. After spending this much of money I still have a drifting issue in potholes. Recently, I contacted other Hyundai dealership.and they suggested me to replace steering column and universal shaft. I am very frustrated now and requesting Hyundai America to take care of this issue by their side because it is really a safety concern.
A few weeks ago I noticed a popping noise coming from my steering area when I made turns. I took my car to my mechanic and he could find the actual part but knew it was coming from the power steering assist. After some research he found that a few people were having issues with the coupler inside the steering column. I have attached pictures of the the part looked like when he removed it. This is very concerning since I use this vehicle daily and Transport my 2 kids to daycare. I put less than 10,000 miles on it each year since driving from home to my kids daycare and work put less than 10 miles on it a day.
To whom it may concern: It grieves me to escalate this concern to the national highway safety administration. I have attempted to seek resolution with Hyundai, but the corporate office is unresponsive and ignorant to the safety concern. The problem lies in the defect of the power steering coupler on Hyundai Elantra models that affects tires, steering, balancing, alignment. The manufacturer is aware of the defect and has either repaired or reimbursed owners of Hyundai Elantra for the defect up to 100,000 miles or 120,000 miles with extended warranty. I purchased the Elantra at 89,000 miles and inquired about a noise in the car. The dealer ignored it, and the carfax did not have any mention of the defect. After two sets of tires, 3 alignments, and additional repair, I began to wonder after, several tires blew during my drive after loading on the groceries! how can the tires with 50% life left--all of them--blow on the road" there is nothing mentioned in the manual" sadly, during my several visits to Hyundai dealerships (both in tampa and orlando), nobody at the dealer mentioned once about this issue"! finally, the local mechanic where I replaced the tires indicated about the coupler issue. I reached out to Hyundai's corporate office and was informed to repair and will be reimbursed. Well, I repaired the issue upon discovery at 122,800 miles, but Hyundai is refusing to reimburse for the defect of their issue. I wrestle to understand how this is not a safety issue when the tires blow up on the road, several sets of tires must be replaced with alignment and additional repair? I wrestle to grasp that Hyundai does not inform buyers in any way of the issue, and the dealers are silent on the issue. How is it possible" after hours of spending time on this issue, all that I would like is the reimbursement of $340 I paid to fix the defect of the car.this is not my fault!
While driving the car one or more of the brakes get active without using the brakes. ABS start kicking and the car loose power. If I hate the brake the brake parks get really sensitive and the car start shaking. Happened too many times and I took the car to the dealer for diagnostic and they said they couldn't fined any problems. From my experience this is a use sensor problem and I spoke with Honda of America and they said my car and my VIN # has no recall.
My steering wheel makes a clocking noise that to me feels like something is loose and I will eventually become loose and the steering wheel will no longer work which would cause an accident. Its not covered for repair nor is it a recall which it should be. Idk what to
When car is idling or while driving straight there is a clunking noise in the steering wheel and wheel moves slightly. This is not noticeable when turning.
In may my steering column started making a metallic like sound every time I turned it. There is some loose play in the steering now nothing major but the noise is very frequent when turning.
Clicking noise when moving steering wheel in either direction. Both stopped and while driving. Napleton dealer says I need to have it fixed for safety reasons. They want 325 to fix. Says it's not on recall list. I feel because of hundreds of complaints and dealers acknowlegement of safety issue they should cover the cost.
When turning steering wheel there's a click or popping noise. Was told by dealer it is steering column bushing and repair would be over 400 dollars. The car can be sitting idle or being driven when this occurs.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the steering inadvertently became stuck in the center position and took considerable force to move. The failure resulted in severe oversteering. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, an abnormal knocking noise was observed coming from the front of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
My 2011 Hyundai Elantra is under Hyundai recall 137. My vehicle has been at the dealership for regular service since 8/31/16. I mentioned the ESC was malfunctioning and the service advisor indicated it would require diagnostics at an additional charge. They diagnosed the problem and estimated by phone the repair would be about $1,700 because the yaw sensor of the ESC system had failed and damaged the steering column now needing replacement. I asked they request a goodwill repair since the car was just out of the 5 year bumper to bumber warranty and awaited notice. Meanwhile I reviewed the internet for the Hyundai repair issues and found my car was on Hyundai recall 137 for the ESC system. I noted the dealers were supposed to be repairning this issue at no charge to customers under the recall. My dealer had not advised me my car was under recall nor made mention until I told the service manager. I am still without my car or a loaner as the dealer tries to get from Hyundai usa an authorization to repair my car.
The steering wheel and car briefy moves comes out of alignment each time I drive over any size pothole or at random times. This has happened since I bought it arround July of 2013.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving over bumps in the road at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the rear of the vehicle veered from left to right. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
I have a 2011 Hyundai sonata, the problem I am referring to is related to the steering column and power steering coupling. I am aware that there have been a couple recalls on this particular problem for other 2011 sonatas but mine does not fall into this small number of recalled vehicles. I am however having the same problem. The steering feels loose and makes a clicking noise when you move the wheel back and forth, this happens both when not moving an when traveling at any speed. Tends to be worse at lower speed. I have brought this up to a service manager at a Hyundai dealership already and he said there wasn't anything I could do but pay out of pocket to get it fixed. I feel this is not right because of the sheer number of these vehicles that are having this problem. They are fully aware that this is a major issue with these vehicles but refuse to do anything about it.
The Elantra has been brought back to the dealer for the fourth time to inspect clicking noise while steering to the right. The car is close to 60 K and its warranty is ending soon. So far the right axle has been replaced, replaced both worn axle washers. Steering column assembly failed internal, abnormal wear. Replaced steering column assembly. Now the dealer states that problem cannot be found.
Car would not start. Checked all connections, battery was fine. Consulted internet, many complaints mentioned a faulty "range switch". Hyundai should recall. Clicking noise when turning right. Car was at dealership on 1/9/14 at 40,285 miles. Issue was not resolved. Took car in again to dealership 3/4/2014 at 41,775 miles. Steering column was replaced under warranty. Issue was not resolved as ongoing clicking noise persists to present.
I was traveling to memphis, tn. The rear end of the car would constantly jerk out tot the left when I would hit bumps. I have taken it to the dealer several times, and was told this was a normal reaction for this kind of suspension. The problem has been constant, and during the winter, it tried to spin out of control. On several occasions I have almost lost control, and it is scary because I never know if or when it's gonna crash. I have read several other people having the same problem, including those who have had an accident. This will eventually kill someone unless something is done to fix the problem.
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