2013 Hyundai Elantra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 271 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 271 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 171 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 55 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 28 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 171 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I purchased this car in july 2014. A. 2013 hyundai elantra and after 3 weeks the front passenger tire went out after barely hitting curb around by september 2014, the drivers tire was deflating replaced. On 2/10/2015 the tire in rear went out while driving on highway, the dealership says it could because a nail got into the tire and caused the problem. It just seems a bit unusual for 3 tires in less than a year of owning this vehicle, which was new purchased july 2014. 2013 hyundai elantra.
There is excessive play in steering wheel making driving very dangerous and difficult. The steering wheel makes a popping noise while driving or turning it when sitting still. According to my local dealer, hyundai is aware of this defective bushing used in steering assist motor but has failed to issue a recall. The steering bushing has disintegrated! The same bushing was used in several other models as well. Check the internet there are thousands of other complaints. I only have 76k miles.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra
- Brakes 285 complaints
- Engine 236 complaints
- Air bags 168 complaints
- Electrical system 155 complaints
- Suspension 99 complaints
- Wheels 76 complaints
- Lighting 74 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints