Issue ID | 1148089 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10672026 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 04/01/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was returning home one evening home about a week ago, and i was trying to parking my car in parking lot when the esc light appeared on dash board and the steering wheel locked. I could not park the car, so i put it in park and pulled out the car manual, after reading it, i turned the ignition off and then turn it back on. The esc light went out and the steering was back and i was then able to park the car. The next day it happened twice before i was able to get on the highway and the only way i could correct it each time was turning off the ignition. At one point someone was coming out of a parking space and i had to try and move out of the way with the steering wheel locked. I was scared and praying, that i get home safely. I took the car home and haven't driven it since. Towed car to dealer and was told it needed a new power steering column and total cost with labor and tax was over $3,000. 00 and not covered in the power train warranty. The car is barely used how could that be? They are dealers selling lemons as new cars. This car is just over 5 years old, no one should have to pay out that type of money to replace parts so early in the life of the car. There should be a recall this is a dangerous problem and others are having the same issue with this make and model. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
VIN pattern | KMHDU46D09UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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