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2011 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 76 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Steering
76
Airbags
68
Suspension
59
Engine
58
Other
45
Electrical
44
Brakes
31
Powertrain
22
Speed Control
15
Tires
12
Wheels
9
Lights
7
Visibility
5
Structure
4

76

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 15, 2025STEERINGWhen ever I am turning my steering wheel in either direction there is a clicking noise. It started l...
Mar 11, 2025STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESUnknown but my car shakes and makes a loud grinding noise
Nov 5, 2024STEERINGSteering wheel makes clacking noise when turning left or right, especially if making sharp right ang...
Mar 12, 2024STEERINGI am not able to steer my car. I was taking my 5 year old son to school and I was not able to turn o...
Feb 29, 2024STEERINGA steering coupler is failing and will eventually cause a loss of steering control while driving. Th...
Jan 1, 2024STEERINGThe steering wheel recently started making a clunking sound. There is play in the wheel and it feels...
Nov 21, 2023STEERINGThe steering wheel usually vibrates when using the brake and it dies the same thing when going 60mph...
Oct 1, 2023STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESStarting in the summer of 2023 my car started making screeching noises when applying brakes, turning...
Oct 1, 2023STEERINGMy 2011 Hyundai Elantra has a steering problem. Just yesterday, The steering became loose and clicke...
Aug 25, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELSMy safety was a risk on August 25th as I was driving back home from work. As I was about to make a r...
Aug 22, 2023STEERINGOn August 22, 2023, my 2011 Hyundai Elantra steering capacity started feeling loose and now clicks e...
May 29, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Jan 1, 2023STEERINGThere is a clunking and or clicking noise when I turn the steering wheel in any direction. This issu...
Sep 6, 2022STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Aug 19, 2022STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the s...
Aug 15, 2022STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESteering wheel clunking noise, the car tries to change direction by itself especially on wet roads, ...
Nov 2, 2021STEERINGDriving on wet roads with all of the play in steering is dangerous, I almost lost control. There is ...
Jul 12, 2021STEERINGMy steering is lose and makes a popping sound. I was making a left turn and almost hit a car because...
Jul 1, 2021STEERINGSteering wheel is making a noise (rubbing- popping) when steering wheel is turned. Took it in to h...
Jun 30, 2021STEERINGThe steering column clicks and pops when you turn wheel. Upon research. I have found this is an issu...

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