2017 Hyundai Elantra steering problems
72 of the 792 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra name the steering (NHTSA’s “Steering” heading — the steering column, rack, pump and power assist). Filed under the same heading: 18 manufacturer bulletins, 1 recall. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the steering
Source: NHTSA complaint database7 of the 72 reports a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2017: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2019: 4 · 2020: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2022: 12 · 2023: 18 · 2024: 11 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 3
Half of the 20 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the steering problem between 18,000 and 60,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
792 complaints in all about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 3 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Steering” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Hyundai Elantra steering problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the steering. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The steering wheel tightens up occasionally when making right turns. Also when turning the steering wheel it makes a clicking turning on gravel sound on occasion. No ESP light is on, on the dash cluster. It is without a doubt 2017 Hyundai Elantra have steering problems that need to be address and recalled
There was a recall on 3/28/2017 on the 2017 hyundai Elantra for a power steering (eps motor) problem. Recall 161 I recently bought a 2017 Hyundai Elantra used. It showed no outstanding unrepaired recalls on the vin number check.
The power steering mechanism clicks or claps whenever steering either from left to right. The noise isn't always there. It happens at random times, but its at either directions when steering into a parking spot or a parking lot
In operating speed less than 25 MPH on a residential street, electronic power steering assistance abruptly stopped working and power steering light on dash illuminated. Operator lost 90% control of steering. All other electrical components operated as designed.
Steering wheel is getting hard to turn at times. It feels like it is sticking while driving
What is on file about the steering
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall filed under this heading
- 17V213000 HighMar 28, 2017 · 99 vehicles
- 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.
18 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading
The 0 newest are listed; every one is on the model year’s page. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Source: the same files- engine problems 315 complaints
- electrical problems 113 complaints
- transmission and drivetrain problems 67 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre steering problems common on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 72 owner complaints naming the steering on this model year (9% of everything owners filed about it), and 18 manufacturer bulletins, 1 recall are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the steering on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes — one campaign is filed under this heading: 17V213000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do steering problems show up on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 46,000 miles; half of them between 18,000 and 60,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Steering" heading cover?
The steering column, rack, pump and power assist. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.