5.5

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
42,550 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
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problem #4

Dec 082019

Elantra LX 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

When engine is running, at a stop or when driving, the wheel has free play from side to side (about an inch) with no movement on the front wheels. There is a noticeable clucking notice when this happens, just like the sound of a loose on worn out universal joint..

- John B., Palm Coast, US

problem #3

Oct 302018

Elantra GLS 1.8L I4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,415 miles

Loose steering with clicking sound at the slightest turn of the wheel in either direction.

- lisaslife11, Bradenton, US

problem #2

Sep 122018

Elantra GT 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

I called the service dept and told them about my steering wheel clicking. They told me there is no steering wheel recalls on my 2013 Elantra Gt vin number. I feel my car is VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. If there isn’t any recall on this particular problem, there NEEDS TO BE A RECALL on it ASAP before I’m in an accident caused from Hyundai neglecting a recall.

- Nicki D., S Daytona, US

problem #1

Nov 272014

Elantra Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,765 miles

The steering on my Elantra became so loose at 45-50 mph that it was difficult to stay in my lane. I seemed to not have fine adjustment of the steering; I would have to over-correct repeatedly. The road was smooth and fairly dry. I checked the tires, which appear to be fine, but it certainly seems like it was an electronic problem more than a physical problem.

The ABS had been activated about 10 minutes earlier (very briefly) on a slick spot, but then had shut off - I'm not sure if this is related. It was so bad that I had to have my car towed 50 miles to my home; dealership isn't open because it's Thanksgiving. I have an appointment tomorrow, and I will leave an update. Many similar problem descriptions were listed on this site in the category of 2013 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA: steering. http://www.carcomplaints.com/Hyundai/Elantra/2013/steering/

No previous posters seemed to have luck with the dealership. I would love to hear any advice or suggestions, as I expect the dealership will not do anything.

- buddythepig, Indianapolis, IN, US