2017 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “electronic power steering” (8% of reports).
- 71steering complaints
- 40,500median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electronic power steering: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 71 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Elantra | 7 | 13% | 21,000 |
| 2023 Elantra | 3 | 3% | 13,653 |
| 2022 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Elantra | 5 | 4% | 376 |
| 2020 Elantra | 20 | 8% | 4,700 |
| 2019 Elantra | 9 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% | 5,200 |
| 2017 Elantra | 71 | 9% | 40,500 |
| 2016 Elantra | 19 | 6% | 46,000 |
| 2015 Elantra | 26 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Elantra | 28 | 7% | 14,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 271 | 21% | 40,000 |
| 2012 Elantra | 88 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 2011 Elantra | 75 | 17% | 66,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 195 | 51% | 73,000 |
| 2009 Elantra | 133 | 52% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Elantra | 55 | 18% | 71,405 |
| 2007 Elantra | 34 | 13% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Elantra | 3 | 2% | 32,000 |
| 2005 Elantra | 6 | 4% | 166,780 |
| 2004 Elantra | 5 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Elantra | 16 | 7% | 97,566 |
| 2002 Elantra | 16 | 5% | 94,829 |
| 2001 Elantra | 24 | 8% | 49,500 |
| 2000 Elantra | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1998 Elantra | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1997 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Elantra | 6 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving and turning, the car loses power steering. This has happened multiple times to my wife at lower driving speeds. These disconcerting safety incidents have randomly occurred without warning since the first week of May. The incident was first reported and taken to the Hyundai dealership…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where…
I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has developed an issue with the steering column worm shaft bearing, which is documented in Hyundaiâs Technical Service Bulletin 20-ST-003H-1. When turning the wheel, the steering intermittently feels loose and unresponsive, creating a sensation of loss of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Hyundai Elantras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about steering for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra (9% of the 768 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic power steering”, in 6 of 71 complaints, followed by “wheel locked” (6).
Other 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Engine problems (290)
- Structure problems (134)
- Electrical System problems (112)
- Power Train problems (62)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (53)
See all 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems or steering problems across all Elantra years.