2017 Hyundai Elantra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 71 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai elantra while the contact's daughter was driving at unknown speeds, the power steering failed while attempting to make a right turn. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators were illuminated prior to the crash. All the air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact's daughter sustained a shattered left wrist, a broken right wrist, pelvic injuries, a collapsed lung, and other injuries.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, however; the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result. The contact stated that the independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was a total loss because and would cost more to fix than the vehicle was worth. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- Engine 294 complaints
- Body & structure 134 complaints
- Electrical system 112 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 62 complaints
- Latches & locks 53 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints