2014 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at highway speeds in a straight line the steering sticks. As the car drifts in the lane it takes an extreme amount of pressure to move the steering wheel and then it over corrects. I have two elantras and they both have the same problem. I have been researching and see people have had this complaint since 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10816548, filed 2015-12, 9,000 miles“The car was in motion on a street. It kept jumping and would not accelerate, the steering wheel got really hard to move. It makes a clicking noise when I try to turn it on, when I turn on the car white smoke that smells really strong starts coming out of the exhaust and the car won't drive, if I put it on drive it jumps a lot and turns off by itself. I have read an article in which many users of the Hyundai Elantra from the years 2011 to 2015 have this same motor issues. Something is not right with the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324420, filed 2020-05, 83,000 miles“When we drive the car the steering wheel will stick or seem to catch on something which makes it very hard to drive straight and not all over the rd like were drunk. It doesn't do it if you are turning. Only when you drive straight. It has definitely almost caused some accidents, and also tickets too! I would think that the steering would be considered a safety issue and I most definitely think Hyundai would want to make their care owners their priority since we are driving their name and reputation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208873, filed 2019-05, 20 miles“While driving on 5 freeway in california my 2014 Hyundai Elantra started to violently shake like someone hitting the brake. I threw it in neutral and help my wife turn the steering wheel because we lost power steering. We got lucky and had a space to coast to the side of the road. When we got towed to tuttle-click in irvine, ca and our car turned into the service department, they basically said we are on our own to find a ride back home and no loaner car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759178, filed 2015-08, 16,500 miles“After less than 2 years, the car battery dies and disables the control of this particular car and year. Many customers, according to reviews, seem to have the same problem. Should the battery falter when driving on a highway, serious accidents could result. My vehicle was moving at a slow pace in the parking lot when the battery died. I lost control of the car. I was not expecting the battery to die as it is only about 18 months old. I do not have a picture. The car is at the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10892323, filed 2016-08, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238383Jun 15, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10238381Jun 15, 2023Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This…
- 10191794Apr 13, 2021The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 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.
- 10167762Oct 15, 2019Certain 2017-2018MY Santa Fe (NC), 2016MY Veloster (FS), 2014MY Elantra (MD), and 2016-2017MY Azera (HG) vehicles may experience a warning lamp being illuminated intermittently…
- 10167761Oct 15, 2019Certain 2017-2018 MY Santa Fe (NC), 2016MY Veloster (FS), 2014MY Elantra (MD), and 2016-2017MY Azera (HG) vehicles may experience a warning lamp being illuminated intermittently…
- 10167256Oct 15, 2019Certain 2017-2018MY Santa Fe (NC), 2016MY Veloster (FS), 2014MY Elantra (MD), and 2016-2017MY Azera (HG) vehicles may experience a warning lamp being illuminated intermittently…
- 10167255Oct 15, 2019Certain 2017-2018 MY Santa Fe (NC), 2016MY Veloster (FS), 2014MY Elantra (MD), and 2016-2017MY Azera (HG) vehicles may experience a warning lamp being illuminated intermittently…
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 2014 Hyundai Elantra
166 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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