2000 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 197 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at any speed steering ability gets very difficult and vehicle cuts off without prior warning, cutting off in the middle of an intersection which could cause an accident. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869013, filed 2000-08“Consumer notice while traveling hard shaking from steering wheel vehicle was service several times problem returns. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021839, filed 2002-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 20 | 8% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 | 71 | 9% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 26 | 10% |
| 2014 | 28 | 7% |
| 2013 | 271 | 21% |
| 2012 | 88 | 13% |
| 2011 | 75 | 17% |
| 2010 | 195 | 51% |
| 2009 | 133 | 52% |
| 2008 | 55 | 17% |
| 2007 | 34 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 24 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra
43 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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