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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,828 miles

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2012 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

steering problem

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #44

Jul 052017

Elantra

  • 67,000 miles

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

Takata recall. When driving up to 40 mph my steering wheel starts making some funny noise and it shakes really bad at the same time.

- Chicago Heights, IL, USA

problem #43

Jan 192019

Elantra

  • 89,000 miles
The steering wheel started making noises when turning and has gradually gotten tougher to turn as if the power steering has failed.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #42

Dec 162018

Elantra

  • miles
Been taking to dealership for this a few times was told no problem. Took car to sears they informed me of a 'recall' for this issue. It's in fact not a recall just something Hyundai added to the warranty. I had to have sears tell me so I can tell the dealership. My car is at 99,000 miles and I believe dealership was waiting for 100K to tell me the problem so they could charge me. Description below: The mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. Wear of the coupling does not affect the ability to steer or control the vehicle and is not a safety issue.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #41

Oct 022018

Elantra

  • 99,224 miles

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

The streing wheel making noise. Sounds like it is going to fall off. It sound like this when driving.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #40

Sep 082018

Elantra

  • miles
My car highlights has went out several times and I have replaced the lights and they still goes out. And the brakes lights goes out, and now my rack pinyon is gone out. This car has cost me more money than its worth

- Albany, GA, USA

problem #39

Aug 262018

Elantra

  • 118,863 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise while making a right turn and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the electronic stability control and power steering indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai of new port richey (3936 us highway 19, new port richey, fl 34652, (727) 359-0633), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 118,863.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #38

Jun 052018

Elantra

  • miles

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

Well I bought the car used and later found out it had a recall on it.... sometimes when I press the breaks it seem like it flooding and be pulling to the right and making noises underneath near tires.. it also have a sensor lights on.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #37

Jul 312018

Elantra

  • 68,000 miles
While driving car steering wheel makes a clicking sound. Called Hyundai was told to call service let service departments know the problem is txx7 mdps cuppling. Advised not sure if covered with MY100,000 warranty ask service dept. Case #1484920

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #36

Apr 152018

Elantra

  • 100,000 miles
Steering wheel is wobbly. My mechanic said he couldn't fix. Need to take to dealership

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #35

Apr 012018

Elantra

  • 69,000 miles
Steering wheel clicks when moved either left or right, even when not moving.

- Wellington, FL, USA

problem #34

Feb 012018

Elantra

  • 40 miles

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

My steering is loose and the wheel clunks and rattles. Sometimes it feels like the steering wheel will come right off. I can hit the slightest bump and it will rattle and shake like I ran over a huge pot hole. Also, when I'm driving the car will suddenly slow down and whine like I hit the brakes even when I didn't. I was almost rear-ended when I hit the gas but the car decided it wanted to suddenly slow down a few seconds later. There is something terribly wrong here. The engine is also making a ticking/knocking noise when warming up. This happens daily.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #33

Aug 072017

Elantra

  • 89,000 miles
Airbag warning light came on as I was driving. It would come on and off at first, but now it stays on the whole time the car is on. Car shakes excessively, especially when idle.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #32

Sep 252017

Elantra

  • 100,000 miles
The steering in my 2012 Elantra sticks while driving on straight on straight roads at speeds over 40-50 mph. This vehicle is equipped with electronic power steering and it feels like a magnet breaking free from a metal surface when trying to navigate. A resistance is always present at higher speeds. Constant correction is mandatory or I feel the steering wheel won't break free. This is a very dangerous situation. Hyundai advised replacing the motor driven power steering column at my cost of $1300 parts and labor. I have had the steering coupler replaced for $100. This is not the fix for this problem. The clockspring issue is also not a fix. I've seen many complaints of this issue on the forums. This is present on several model years with low and high mileage vehicles.

- Eldon, MO, USA

problem #31

Nov 012017

Elantra

  • 70,000 miles
Steering is loose - hard to handle

- Clemmons, NC, USA

problem #30

Nov 102017

Elantra

  • miles
Attempted to switch lanes on the highway at 55mph. Switched lanes successfully, but could not straight the steering back straight, causing crash into concrete barrier! airbags did not deploy upon impact. Airbags deployed after bouncing back off of the concrete barrier.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #29

Mar 072017

Elantra

  • 82,000 miles
When drving the 2012 Elantra over a pot hole, a man hole or any other uneven surface or imperfection on the road the Elantra sways in an extremely unsafe manner, if you do not have a firm grip in the steering wheel you can definately loose control and have or cause a serious accident. Hyundai should do something about this issue and correct the problem, there are so many owners complining about this problem.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #28

Mar 152017

Elantra

  • 104,000 miles
Clicking noise when moving steering wheel in either direction. Both stopped and while driving. No recall yet but with the number of similar complaints online, it should be. Repair estimate 425.00.

- Fleming Island, FL, USA

problem #27

May 012017

Elantra

  • 100,312 miles
There is a lot of give and play in the steering wheel when you turn it that it does not actually turn your wheels.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 012017

Elantra

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. When the contact started the vehicle, the ESC indicator illuminated. While driving and accelerating, the vehicle pulled to the left and right and seemed to lose power. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #25

Jan 092017

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles
I just crashed this car yesterday, 01/09/2017 on rt. 724 between birdsboro, pa and gibraltar, pa. I was driving with a 50-55 mph on a 55 mph road going to work with almost no traffic. I was driving in a straight line when it happened, I was not even turning.the sky was clear and no distractions. Suddenly, the car wheels went left and right and then all the way to the left taking me to opposite side of the road and crashing the car in a ditch then flipping on the driver's side(I attached pictures). My trials to turn it back to the right all failed. Emt came and were able to get me out. I almost got killed. I don't drink or smoke. I heard of several incidents like this about the steering in Elantra. The car has only 56000 miles on it. I believe the problem is with steering. I felt like there was no steering at all. Hyundai motors should be held liable for such faults in their cars and affected owners should be compensated. I don't want to drive Hyundai again. (the picture showing the tire marks was taken a few hours after the crash. It shows that the road was clear and clean).

- Birdsboro, PA, USA

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