2010 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 195about this part
- Share
- 51%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 195 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 51% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“My 2010 Hyundai Elantra's steering wheel started clicking. Shortly thereafter the eps light turns on. I was working and could not take it in. I made an appointment a few days later and on my way my car started locking while steering almost causing me to hit a parked car. My dealership told me nothing is covered. I have read numerous complaints about the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11269514, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles“On saturday june 15 my eps came on. I looked it up and says there is a recall on the steering. Today june 17 I called hyuandai and they tell me there is no recall. I would recommend all 2010 elantras get looked at for a recall on the steering. I wouldn't recommend driving the car very far till you get it checked out. I started the car when the light came on saturday”
NHTSA complaint #11220705, filed 2019-06, 148,800 miles“With only 44, 434 miles on the car, the steering column had to be replaced. While driving I noticed extreme play in the steering wheel and a noise when it reached the end of a full turn; my mechanic examined it and found a coupling in the column was broken and lubricant was oozing out. He replaced the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #11132458, filed 2018-10, 44,435 miles“Steering wheel clicking noise started in april 2021. Looked up and there was a recall for steering collar on 2010 Hyundai Elantra.. I went to delray Hyundai for recall and they said they had to charge me(over $400) to replace steering collar that was recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11416076, filed 2021-05, 22,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V100000Feb 23, 2015Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 2008–2010, Elantra Touring 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10110926Feb 27, 2017Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF…
- 10110922Feb 27, 2017The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning…
- 10058401Jun 1, 2015Hyundai: electronic power steering (eps) warning indicator lamp will illuminate when sensing discrepancy in systems circuitry and steering assist not available and reverts back…
- 10041259May 1, 2011Hyundai: slight rattle noise from the steering while at low speeds driving over rough roads or turning left.
Steering: 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 2010 Hyundai Elantra
48 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel 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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