2009 Hyundai Elantra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I am concerned about why my VIN was not put in with the recent recall of the ABS and ESC and has been shorted or drained battery and my vehicle has shut off and the electrical has caused problems with my break lights at one point. I have replaced my ABS sensory 2 times already and the light still apears.”
NHTSA complaint #11308683, filed 2020-02, 89,000 miles“My eps warning light came on one day and it hasn't turned off ever since. Several times while driving the power steering has turned off and I've had to pull over and restart the car to fix it. The steering wheel also makes a clunking sound when I turn it left and right.”
NHTSA complaint #11254443, filed 2019-09, 90,000 miles“Esc sensor malfunction caused one or more brakes to be applied and the engine to shut down in heavy freeway traffic. Esc lamp remained illuminated on the instrument panel. I was required to put the car in neutral with a foot on the gas to keep the car running. This problem is the same explained in a recall of later models, the 2011-2012 models, recall #137. My year is not covered under the recall but has the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11119840, filed 2018-08, 127,000 miles“Driving my car on the highway when out of no where my eps light came on and my steering locked up. I cannot turn the wheel and almost caused an accident. After pulling over I turned car on and off but the power steering will not return. I see that Hyundai already issued a recall for this for my car year, but my VIN wasn't included. The Hyundai dealership wants to replace the entire steering shaft and column and says that it doesn't apply to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10927497, filed 2016-11, 93,000 miles“I was driving home from work on sun night prior to my accident went around a curve and car started loosing control was able to regain control and headed home. Next morning was driving vehicle noticed ESC light was on and would not reset even after shutting car off.driving down another road at approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487588, filed 2012-12, 37,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 46 | 4% |
| 2012 | 44 | 7% |
| 2011 | 34 | 8% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
133 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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