10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 092009

Santa Fe

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. While opening the passenger side door, the contact's finger was gashed by the handle. He found a split in the chrome plating of the door handle. The dealer was unaware of this defect. The manufacturer stated that they would send a packet and check back within 4 - 6 weeks. The contact feels that the manufacturer is covering up the issue because they have not inspected similar models with the same construction. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

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