2017 Hyundai Elantra · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 28owner reports
- 60,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Jun 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
71 of the 767 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 28 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 28 reports
Power steering loss on other Elantra years
No other Elantra model year has enough reports of power steering loss for a sheet of its own. See every Elantra year.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the EPS motor or module (3 reports) and the column (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
All 4 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 35,000 and 61,430 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
What owners wrote
“The electronic power steering is not working in my 2017 Hyundai Elantra. My vin# is showing as unaffected for this specific recall, however I am having the same issue that the recall is for. I have a code that came up for the electronic power steering. It is quite a coincidence.”
Filed Apr 3, 2025
“Loss of power steering assist that occurs at lower speeds that would require higher steering effort and which may increase the risk of a fatal/deadly crash.”
Filed Oct 3, 2024
“Power steering is loose or tight. It turns off while driving. Clunky sounds when it's working.”
Filed Aug 16, 2024
“I am writing to report a recurring issue with my car's electric power steering system. On multiple occasions, the steering wheel has locked up unexpectedly, particularly while making turns. This presents a significant safety concern, and I believe it is crucial to address this issue promptly.”
Filed Oct 23, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 28 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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