I agree that it's very light and requires a lot to stay in line when going in at high speeds but whens the last time you got an alignment done?

 

I believe Hyundai has made changes to the power steering on your model , ask if there is a reflash available.

Servo steering does feel different , my 2007 élantra has one of the earlier versions.

It is somewhat programable.

 

I believe Hyundai has made changes to the power steering on your model , ask if there is a reflash available.

+1 On That

I can only speak for my 2013 Elantra but I really like the steering. Just the other day when traveling on a short road trip for Christmas and running @ 70 mph on a 4 lane highway I commented to my wife that the car almost drives itself.

I would definitely inquire about the availability of any updates either mechanical or software.

 

Mine is fine except it does not have much of a "centre" of steer like most cars do. In other words, it doesn't seem to correct to centre by itself.

 

Subtle difference noted between my 2011 & 2013 re: steering. The 2011 had this pronounced "detent" when centered traveling down the highway. It took a deliberate (small) pull or tug to make it come outta that position. You could actually feel the steering as if it slipped out of a "notched" position. I haven't experienced that with the 2013.

 

Yep, I had the 2011 and I know they changed it for 2012 and 2013, so I cannot speak on those models. I actually didn't mind my 2011's steering. I did check with my dealership to find out if there were any software updates to change the 2011 steering, but they told me no.

 

The only time the 2011 was a nuisance, Holly, would be driving long distances...non-stop...like 400 miles between fill-ups. It became bothersome during those times. Almost tiring on my arms.

The wife's Tucson, on the other hand, has the smoothest, easiest, and most resistance-free power steering I have experienced since learning to drive in 1964. I can operate that little dumpling at 70 mph with my pinkie! I would LOVE to have that steering system in Ingrid.

 

Yeah, it took a lot of getting used to, coming from that '89 Accord, which felt like it was a go-kart on rails.

 

I have been driving my 2012 since the end of last February, about 17.5k miles on her now. At first, I too had these same complaints. No idea if I just got used to it or if something has worn-in, but I love it now. Feels great to me at highways speeds.

 

Yes same with me, almost 2 years and 30k. After the first few months this car felt normal. My advice is to chwck the tires, adjust the seat and sliding armrest and relax and drive.

 

this is the first car i've ever driven that tires my arms out after my 55 mile commute

 

Have you adjusted the steering wheel? There's a lever under there, when loosened, allows you to set the wheel to a more comfortable position. Make sure to retighten the lever when done. Otherwise, your commute will get real interesting.

 

Light Steering

I don't have any complaints about steering at highway speeds, but certainly at lower speeds, I notice that if I take my eyes off the road, my 2012 Elantra immediately veers from going straight. I always thought it was just me until I read in the Consumer's Reports blurb on the Elantra that one of the 'cons' was 'light' steering.

 

I don't have any complaints about steering at highway speeds, but certainly at lower speeds, I notice that if I take my eyes off the road, my 2012 Elantra immediately veers from going straight. I always thought it was just me until I read in the Consumer's Reports blurb on the Elantra that one of the 'cons' was 'light' steering.

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I had a 90 Stanza with mismatched tires that tracked better!

 

I check my tire pressure regularly and the dealership did an alighment which seemed to help.

But...on the highway, my 2011 Jetta diesel rules,it is far superior to the Elantra.

 

But...on the highway, my 2011 Jetta diesel rules,it is far superior to the Elantra.

I'm sure it gets better mpg too.

 

Diesels tend to do well mileage-wise. I miss having my '77 Mercedes-Benz 300D with an extra, aftermarket diesel tank. Fuel capacity on that thing was INSANE, but I ususally didn't fill both tanks, as carrying all that extra weight would dampen the fuel mileage.

 

I believe Hyundai has made changes to the power steering on your model

 

If it is a pull to the left then you could try additional negative camber on the driver side, and a little less negative camber on the passenger side.

A pull to the right could use the opposite.

Worked on mine, and I did it on my driveway.