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Elantra 2013 steering column issues

4 messages,  Last post on May 02, 2013 at 3:48 PM

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#1 of 4 Elantra 2013 steering column issues by lemon25

Sep 05, 2012 (3:10 pm)

I owned my Elantra for less than two weeks when issues with power steering began to surface. First, upon backing out of garage, EPS light came on and wheel locked. Had to turn off car and restart. Same thing. After a number of tries, steering restored. This happened two days in a row. Contacted Hyundai dealer.
Had incident returning from work on high speed expressway. Had to slam on brakes because car in front of me decided to change exit ramps at last minute. I slammed on brakes and steered car to the right to avoid a rear ender. While doing so, the steering wheel spontaneously jerked hard to the right and nearly put me in the ditch. I felt as if I had no control over steering at that point. I was really shaken and disturbed.
Bottom line is, I took car to Hyundai dealer and they said they would have to replace the steering column. This is on a car that has under 200 miles on it! It took over a week but the steering column has been replaced. Problem is--while speaking to Service Dept. they said that Hyundai corporate told them that they were aware of a possible problem but had not yet issued a service bulletin to dealers or a recall to owners. Does someone have to lose their life in an accident in order for Hyundai to get this major problem fixed?
I had owned two Hyundai's prior to the 2013 model and never had any major problems. Personally, even though Hyundai tells me the problem is fixed, I do not feel the same about my new car!

#2 of 4 Re: Elantra 2013 steering column issues [lemon25] by miranda200

Sep 06, 2012 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: lemon25 (Sep 05, 2012 3:10 pm)
Very glad you are safe to tell your story. Thank you for your post.
You may very well have saved a life today.

#3 of 4 Re: Elantra 2013 steering column issues [miranda200] by edlantra54

Nov 17, 2012 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: miranda200 (Sep 06, 2012 2:15 pm)
Just had same issue with steering column. Car is 14 months with under 17K for miles. Steering started to lock ip. Dealer is replacing without any pushback. Somewhat disappointed with vehicle overall due to a variety of build quality issues. And now the letter from Hyundai about overstated MPG. May be rethinking Hyundai's quick rise to success. Have owned many other Elantras before this one. By far this is the best looking but with these issues, a very loud interior when on highway far, excessive wear on performance tires.....

#4 of 4 Re: Elantra 2013 steering column issues [edlantra54] by des64

May 02, 2013 (3:48 pm)

Replying to: edlantra54 (Nov 17, 2012 2:33 pm)
I had an Elantra 2012. I purchased it new and 9 months later my steering locked hard while I was driving on the highway. I was unable to make a turn and therefore ended up hitting a transport truck coming the opposite direction. I was lucky to live through it. I am looking to find someone to do a class action lawsuit. Is there anyone out there that has steering issues with their Hyundai??? This is a serious issue that needs to get out there. People need to be aware of the steering issues before someone gets killed!

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