2011 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 17%of 433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of the 433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A coupler between electric motor and steering roar is torned out and it's something that make may steering vibrate and noice everytime I turn from center to right or center to left..it's $ 8 coupler but to fix you have to pay labour of $ 300 and of don't than we might end up having locked steering on the road or loose steering”
NHTSA complaint #11350727, filed 2020-08, 62,000 miles“I have been back and fourth with Hyundai about the steering. They have claimed to fix the recall but my car is not safe to drive. The steering wheel clicks as I try to drive and I was told in june of 2019 during my state inspection it was taken care off.I recently got my brakes changed and the people serviced my car agreed it had not been fixed and in fact is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11266040, filed 2019-10, 160,000 miles“Was informed that there is a known steering coupler issue that is covered under an extended warranty up to 100,000 miles. Unfortunately my vehicle exceeds that range and will have to pay out of pocket for said repairs. My concern is the safety aspect of this affecting my model in general, not just the mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11257341, filed 2019-09, 133,000 miles“When I turn my car I hear a clicking sound and the steering of the vehicle becomes wobbly. I have noticed this for the last 3 months but early was only occasional but recently have become more frequent. Happens in slight turns and while street driving. Last time it occurred while parking.”
NHTSA complaint #11320389, filed 2020-04, 103,000 miles“Clicking noise when moving steering wheel in either direction. Both stopped and while driving. Napleton dealer says I need to have it fixed for safety reasons. They want 325 to fix. Says it's not on recall list. I feel because of hundreds of complaints and dealers acknowlegement of safety issue they should cover the cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10950052, filed 2017-02, 39,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10140446May 15, 2018On some Elantra (MD/UD), Elantra GT (GD) and Veloster (FS) vehicles, a noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin does not address any steering function related…
- 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…
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 2011 Hyundai Elantra
92 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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