2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,694 miles

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problem #68

Nov 252019

Santa Fe

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and became difficult to steer. Also, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated intermittently on multiple occasions. The contact took the vehicle to fiesta Hyundai (1955 St michaels dr, Santa Fe, nm 87507, (505) 428-7100) where the throttle body, throttle body position sensor, and spark plugs were all replaced prior to the recent failure; however, the indicator continued to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #67

Oct 292019

Santa Fe

  • 120,000 miles
ESC is intermittently turning itself off for no apparent reason when I am driving. Happens mostly when I first start driving and am at a very low speed, but also happens on the highway at higher speeds at times. Only way to turn it back on is to turn off the engine and re-start. Is happening more frequently over the last week (almost a daily occurrence).

- Cleveland Hts, OH, USA

problem #66

Jul 202019

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
My son, [xxx] was driving the car. While decelerating down from 60 mph on approach to bridge toll plaza, at about 40 mph the ESC light came on, the engine lost power and the steering became very hard to work. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- American Canyon, CA, USA

problem #65

Apr 272019

Santa Fe

  • 189,000 miles
Hyundai recalls Santa Fe for alternator oil leak.Santa Fe crossover to fix an oil leak, caused by a faulty valve cover gasket, that could affect alternator performance..dealer said they wont honor the recall cause its out of warranty.also the coil was not replaced and a recall was sent out also on coil spring. The wont honor that.

- Washingtonville, NY, USA

problem #64

Apr 052019

Santa Fe

  • 121,483 miles
Driving at 60mph the ESC off light appeared and the vehicle came to a 5mhp slow down quickly and the steering was extremely hard to pull off the road as if the engine had died. I was almost hit by a logging truck. This is an extremely dangerous problem

- Broadway, NC, USA

problem #63

Feb 082019

Santa Fe

  • 160,000 miles
Brake lights remain on, stability control is turned off and cruise control doesn't work. This is a safety hazard to vehicles following, a lack of vehicle stability control, an inability to maintain a constant speed on the freeway. There has been a historic recall on this issue - but not for this specific VIN. This vehicle obviously is using the same defective part. Battery runs down and vehicle won't start unless battery is disconnected (due to brake lights remaining on)

- Bethel Heights, AR, USA

problem #62

Jan 132018

Santa Fe

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and drove slowly. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. The contact called napleton Hyundai (3703 North lake blvd, lake park, fl 33403, 888-691-9402), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #61

Oct 132018

Santa Fe

  • miles
Check engine light stays on after a professional reset brakes light wont go off unless I unhook the battery

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #60

May 142018

Santa Fe

  • 116,400 miles
"takata recall" my car constantly has the ESC off light come on while I'm driving. I can be going 5 miles per hour or 60 miles per hour. I can be in my neighborhood or riding on the interstate. I was sitting still the other day and the light came on causing me to not be able to hit the gas. This has been going on for over a week now, since 05/14/18.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #59

Apr 152017

Santa Fe

  • 91,000 miles
The electroin stability control (ESC) function on my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has begun failing since April 2018. The warning light will randomly come on better than halfo of the time we operate the vehicle. There is a push-button switch that allows manual control of this feature that now does nothing. This failure shows to be part of a voluntary recall of 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles - see nhsta campaign id number: 13V1130000 (Hyundai # 110). Checking with Hyundai, they indicate my vehile VIN is not part of the recall though the description of the failure matches what is happening to the vehicle. The failure can occur at start up, shortly after beginning driving, while driving, or not at all.

- Chelsea, MI, USA

problem #58

Jan 012016

Santa Fe

  • miles
Sensors -are bad. Have to turn off ESC to keep from ABS pulling me off the road. Feels like brakes are falling out. Someone else I saw said she had same issue. I paid over $2,000 to get brakes fixed at dealership-never fixed issue. I turn off button only give me a chance to drive.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #57

Nov 112017

Santa Fe

  • 82,000 miles
ESC is intermittently turning itself off for no apparent reason when I am driving. Happens mostly when I first start driving and am at a very low speed, but also happens on the highway at higher speeds at times. Only way to turn it back on is to turn off the engine and re-start. Is happening more frequently over the last week (almost a daily occurrence).

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #56

May 012016

Santa Fe

  • 85,000 miles
Light comes on intermittently for no reason. I have no idea if it is working or not. Started about 85,000 miles. Appears to be common problem with this model and year. Happens frequently during driving.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #55

Aug 072017

Santa Fe

  • 124,000 miles
ESC off light comes on then vehicle slows down to 20 mph and will not speed up. Must park turn engine off to get to go again. No longer works.

- Metamora, IL, USA

problem #54

Sep 012012

Santa Fe

  • 100,000 miles
The sensors that read the gas went out about 5 years ago

- Jax, FL, USA

problem #53

May 042016

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After driving a short distance, the electronic stability control warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, which produced failure codes for the fuel senders and brake light switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V113000 (service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #52

Mar 092017

Santa Fe

  • 143,000 miles
For the last three years I have had issues with my fuel gauge not working. I have taken it in and was told it would cost a good amount of money to fix. I asked if this is a common problem with massey Hyundai and they told me yes this is a current issue, and could not be recalled because it was not dangerous. So on 3.9.17 as a result of not fixing this issue with my vehicle because of the price. My car has stalled out once while on the interstate and almost lost control of my car and crashed. And a second time while turning into work road and stalling out again mid turn and almost turning into a ditch. I was told that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced and they had to do both because they weren't sure which one it is. If not fixed could result in an accident, well if this is a problem for most Hyundai vehicles this should be fixed by the company who makes it not the people who buy faulty products.

- Hedgesville, WV, USA

problem #51

Oct 012013

Santa Fe

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. When starting the vehicle, the ESC indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. The contact would have to turn the vehicle on and off several times in order to deactivate the ESC. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The failure recurred. The failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 13V113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Grand Island, NE, USA

problem #50

Oct 212016

Santa Fe

  • miles
I arrived home from work and my car wouldnt shift into park.it will not shift without using the lock mechanism by the shifter. Now when I put it in gear it automatically has the ecs off light on the dash

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #49

Aug 272016

Santa Fe

  • miles
Hyundai Santa Fe ESC light pops on intermittently and after pushing the on/off switch does not put it out. "ESC " light intermittently illuminates on the dashboard the front tires kind of lock up with a grinding sound and the car violently trying to stop it self and I was going straight on a city street. Research shows this is a common problem in many Hyundai models and recalls have been issued. I am the owner of the vehicle.

- Rockford, IL, USA

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