2010 Hyundai Elantra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 196 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 39% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 196 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 142 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 142 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
2010 hyundai elantra (rented). Consumer wanted to know were there any recalls issued related to defects in the steering, accelerator problems, suspension problems or brake problems *tgw the consumer stated he was involved in an accident, which caused him to crash. Updated 01/15/13 the consumer stated the vehicle swerved to the left, which caused him to strike a pole. The consumer then crossed the median, and struck another vehicle, killing the other driver.
Tl* 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 contact was informed that the electronic power steering module and steering column needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints