2016 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving down the road yesterday, the steering pulled to the right very abruptly and 2 lights came on, on the dash. At that point the steering was very difficult to turn. Then I am told it's not covered under warrenty. I know in researching this issue that they have had this problem in the past with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11118547, filed 2018-08, 64,700 miles“Power sterrung light keep coming off and on. 1 week I can drive it with no problems and the next week I I can't. When I drive the my wheel feels like it will lock on me. So I avoid driving it anywhere. I dont want anything to happen to me while im driving the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11320891, filed 2020-04, 85,000 miles“One day after purchasing this car my problem began. Going over speeds of 30mph, if I hit any uneven surfaces or bumps in the road the car just wants to fish tail all over the road. This is a very scary thing to happen especially on the freeway. I constantly have to keep a death grip with both hands on the steering wheel. Just yesterday I nearly had a head on collision after hitting a bumpy part in the road. Thankfully I got control before it happened. This will be my second attempt at the dealership to get this resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985651, filed 2017-05, 7,500 miles“I was exiting the expressway on my way to work. On the turn my steering wheel locked up and I ended up half way on top of the sidewalk and half on the street. Almost killed myself. When the car jumped the sidewalk, the axle broke leaving each of the front wheels facing the opposite direction, the transmission was punctured. The car was towed to the Hyundai dealer. Apparently an investigation was going to be conducted because it was a safety issue. I received notification yesterday that the investigation was complete and nothing was wrong with the steering. How convenient! …”
NHTSA complaint #11176533, filed 2019-02, 22,000 miles“Front headlights need replacing one monthly. Had it repaired at the dealership while still under factory warranty. I was told it was a wiring issue but several months after the problem still persists. The front highbeams and daylights have been replaced for going out (no longer working) 12 times in 2 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11382810, filed 2020-12, 46,000 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…
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 2016 Hyundai Elantra
111 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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