Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Elantra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Power assist light appeared in dash causing car to go in manual steering and extremely difficult to turn car, pulled over restarted vehicle light went off and power assist steering started working than happened two more times took car to dealer. Was told maybee steering column may need to be replaced 2 to 3000$, Called Hyundai customer service they said Hyundai would repair and gave me info to call warranty dept who informed me that my vehicle was over 10 years old and not covered and informed me that customer care dept.did not know what they are doing. ( they admitted that there was a problem with this vehicle and steering recalls were done, I am the original owner of this vehicle they confirmed this from there records and I never received any notice of any recall. This vehicle has only 70000 miles. …
On December 5th, 2020 at approximatly 0645 am I was driving my Elantra without and iissues or pre-indicators that something very bad was about to happen. I was on a busy road that is traveled all times of the day, getting on interstate 270 in columbus headed west. I estimate (picture included from accident site and where the freeway started) about 1000 feet until I merge onto the well traveled highway. Iwhen I I completed my slight turn associated with this paticular on ramp, I lose control of the vehicle without warning, my car went in two circles. My steering did not work as well as my brakes. I would like to also note that this paticular on ramp also has steady, fast moving traffic from another street merging together before ww all get on the highway. Two cars and a tractor trailor were able to avoid me. …
While I drive down the road, weather it be at 10mph or 55mph, my EPS light and emergency brake light will turn on and my car will stop. It will not turn off until my car is stopped, turned off. And turned back on again. Since the power steering is lost I can not just turn to the side of the road. I have to pray that no one will be coming up behind me and hit me causing an accident. Before that will happen for two weeks my alarm will go off at all hours of the day and night. Over and over and over again until my cars EPS and e brake lights turn on while I am driving, but then the cycle will start all over again. The most frequent tiem this happened was while I was driving down highway 99w in dundee oregon, I was going about 45mph and my cars EPS and e break .light turned on and I had to turn it off and then restart it. …
2007 Hyundai Elantra gls. I was driving home from work on 6/15/11 on open highway. Speed limit was 75 MPH, and I was driving approximately 70 MPH. I was in the left lane and noticed the car was starting to drift to the left. I tried to correct the vehicle to the right, and the car automatically went out of control. I did not have time to apply the brakes. The car rolled once, end over end. I believe there was something defective in the steering mechanism that caused the car to go out of control. I believe there are recalls for steering mechanisms on later models of Hyundai automobiles, but not on 2007's. I contend that the 2007 models should be included in the recalls and that the steering mechanisms of some 2007's are faulty, including my automobile. I have filed a complaint with Hyundai so they can inspect my car. My case number is [redacted].
While driving on highway at approximately 45 MPH, lost power steering while driving in fast lane. Took all my might to wrest control of the vehicle. Steering stiffened up, was able to get vehicle across traffic lanes to parking lot entrance. Noticed EPS indicator light lit, parked vehicle, turned off ignition. Restarted, and had power steering. I was fortunate in having distance between vehicles when I initially lost the power steering, as I was only able to make wide turns in directinbg the vehicle out of the traffic flow. Very dangerous. Will not allow anyone but me to drive this vehicle at this point. Has there ever been a recall isued for this problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the EPS indicator illuminated and the steering lost power. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fox Hyundai [phone], located at 4141 28th street se, grand rapids, mi 49512) where it was stated that the failure was a known issue and the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer communication number: 15-01-019-1 and was informed that the extended warranty expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
I have a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. I've had 35 years of driving experience. I was driving on the 60 freeway on Saturday, sept 27. As I went to change lanes, the car started to swerve left and right, as if it was losing control somehow. I tried to control it as best as I could, but my efforts were futile. I had swerved nearly 6 lanes and crashed into the center divider. Thankfully, nobody was injured. It is highly likely that there was a serious problem with the steering and brake systems, possibly a defect in the car. The car is currently totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side control arm cracked near the ball joint. The vehicle was towed to bob wakely fleet repair shop where it was diagnosed that the control arm failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Updated 09/01/17 updated 09/05/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the ebs warning light illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was mas not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 72 MPH, the vehicle seized as the ABS and power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Steering complaints in other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 13% of the model year's 267 complaints. The component named most often is electric power assist system (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Elantra steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Elantra steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.