10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50 miles

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problem #2

Aug 052003

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced.

- Oakridge, OR, USA

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problem #1

Feb 052004

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles
Rusting brake rotors on my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe causing excessive noise and unsafe brake function. Hyundai wants to reprogram the ABS ECU, recall 04V131000, instead of replacing the brake components with parts that will not rust. The reprograming will prevent the ABS system from functioning properly at low speed and in my opinion compromises the function of the brake system.

- New Rochelle, ND, USA

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