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2010 Hyundai Elantra Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 380 total for the year
Median mileage
59,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,600 miles. 2 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.

“The light eps , (electronic power steering) randomly turns on and my steering wheel would be stiff and I need to put great effort to turn. Sometimes I'll stop and turn off and on the car to remove the eps. Now on 10/11/2020 the eps light stays on. I might have a car that had a recall for 127. Its dangerous to have my car like this.”

NHTSA complaint #11363840, filed 2020-10, 92,400 miles

“The electronic power steering (eps) electronic control unit (ecu) senses a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disabling the steering power assist. My young daughter was driving when this happened which could have caused an accident. I see this has been recalled in certain models of the same year but not our vehicle. Vehicle was in motion and power steering assist was lost, greater effort to steer the vehicle at a low speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11254512, filed 2019-09, 110,000 miles

“As I was exiting the highway onto a sharp curved off ramp, unexpectedly the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn without warning. This unexpected loss of my power steering almost put me into the roads guard railwhile navigating the off ramp. I was able to regain control and safely pull to the side of the road. I noticed the 'eps' light was on. I shut of my vehicle and tried to trouble shoot it, which I was unable to do. I restarted the vehicle and the light went off and my sterring returned to normal power steering mode. …”

NHTSA complaint #11222410, filed 2019-06, 148,000 miles

“Recall was performed on 4/22/15 at no charge. Bought car from dad on 5/26/15. 7 months later the (eps) light come on and I lose steering. If you shut the car off and turn on the light goes out. Its happening every other day. I think this still falls under the recall. I should be able to get fixed for no charge. Places are wanting money and have my car for a few days. Recall says 1hr . Says if not satisfied to write you. Please review. Pretty dangerous driving condition. Have no other car. Eps light comes on in motion, turning, mostly at slow speeds. Then lose steering. Here is a picture. …”

NHTSA complaint #10809781, filed 2015-12, 50,000 miles

“Returning from south jersey with my minor son, the eps light came on while in the process of changing lanes. The steering wheel locked up causing the vehicle to do a bit of swerving. Managed to pull off to the side of the road and call for help. Prior to all this, vehicle was taken to Hyundai in paramus, nj for a recall for some other part. At this time, I complained about the eps as it was something that was happening before. The light would come on, the vehicle would lock up and upon turning off the ignition and restarting the vehicle, it would reset itself. …”

NHTSA complaint #10534902, filed 2013-08, 71,109 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202010%
201910%
201791%
201652%
201510%
2014123%
2013464%
2012447%
2011348%
2010123%
2009104%
200862%
200731%
200611%
200210%
200110%
200011%

Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Steering
195 complaints
Electrical system
48 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Brakes
39 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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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