2018 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of its 282 total complaints for the year. No steering recalls are tied to this model year, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 5,200.
- Steering complaints
- 16
- 6% of 282
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the car swaying or swerving left and right at highway speeds, often described as feeling out of alignment even after new tires or alignment work.
- Some drivers report the steering wheel becoming hard to turn or seizing briefly at low speeds, with the power steering warning light illuminated before the system resets after a restart.
- A few complaints describe the steering wheel locking up intermittently, with owners pointing to a bushing at the bottom of the steering column as the suspected cause.
- One owner reported the steering wheel vibrating when turned left or right along with intermittent stalling and hesitation to accelerate.
- Reports describe the swerving or swaying getting worse on wet roads or on pavement with grooved lines.
When 2018 Hyundai Elantra steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 15, 2018, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2018 Elantra, which is 6% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2018 Elantra.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported steering complaints for the 2018 Elantra.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 5,200 miles.
- What kind of steering problems do owners describe?
- Owners describe swaying or swerving at highway speed, the steering wheel becoming hard to turn or seizing, and intermittent lock-ups sometimes linked to a steering column bushing.