- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai i10 I (1.1 and 1.2 petrol, 1.1 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2013
- Symptoms
- Clutch judder and early wear in town, a notchy cold gearshift and a hard-to-engage reverse; heavy steering with the EPS warning; immobiliser faults and flat batteries.
- Possible cause described
- Weak points collected by the German guide from the TÜV report and ADAC breakdown data; the TÜV also often criticises the steering, brakes and lights.
- Check for the garage
- Test the clutch and engage every gear from cold; check the EPS warning and steering weight; check brakes and lights before the roadworthiness test.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai
Clutch, gearbox and electric steering on the first-generation i10
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the clutch and engage every gear from cold; check the EPS warning and steering weight; check brakes and lights before the roadworthiness test.
What are the symptoms?
Clutch judder and early wear in town, a notchy cold gearshift and a hard-to-engage reverse; heavy steering with the EPS warning; immobiliser faults and flat batteries.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Hyundai
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai i10 I (1.1 and 1.2 petrol, 1.1 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2013
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Hyundai i10 (I)2008–2013
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