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Hyundai Elantra 2009 Steering Problems

135 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra - 53% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage135 complaints

135 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V100000Reported February 23, 2015 - 204,768 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 204,768 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags42Brakes27Electrical System24Vehicle Speed Control18Engine13Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.