WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND ATTEMPTS TO MAKE STEERING CORRECTIONS, POSSIBLY DUE OT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT MAKES DRIVING A HAZARD.
2011 hyundai Elantra steering problems
moderate 76 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
76
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 RESOLV…
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…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2011 hyundai Elantra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 76 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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