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2010 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, about 4% of its 379 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 36,000 miles, with one crash and no fires or injuries reported. No related recalls exist for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
4% of 379
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report tires shredding or blowing out, in one case leading to a curb strike and a crash.
  • Some describe the vehicle bouncing or fishtailing at highway speeds above 50 mph even after the dealer adjusted tire pressure.
  • Others report front tires swaying left and right at low speed without steering input, later traced to alignment issues.
  • Several owners report premature or uneven tire wear, including tires wearing out well before their rated mileage.
  • A few describe the steering wheel popping, catching, or creaking during turns, along with rusted rims and lug nuts.
  • One owner reports the car swerving and being hard to control after a moderate braking and steering maneuver to avoid another vehicle.

When 2010 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2010, latest Jul 2, 2025.

2010 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2010Jan 2011Mar 2011Feb 2013Jun 2014Aug 2015Oct 2017Nov 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Sep 2010 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201016 (4%)
  2. 201188 (20%)
  3. 201270 (11%)
  4. 2013191 (15%)
  5. 201423 (6%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 201622 (8%)
  8. 201729 (4%)
  9. 201816 (6%)
  10. 20197 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20224 (4%)
  14. 20234 (4%)
  15. 20245 (9%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2010 Elantra, which is about 4% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2010 Elantra?
No. There are no related recalls listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2010 Elantra.
At what mileage do these problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 36,000 miles.
Did these suspension or tire issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash tied to this problem area for the 2010 Elantra, with no fires and no injuries reported.
Is the 2010 Elantra worse than other years for suspension and tire complaints?
The 2010 Elantra's 4% share of complaints in this area is lower than years like 2011 (20%) and 2013 (15%), based on NHTSA data across model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.