5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,448 miles

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problem #1

Aug 172004

Santa Fe

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,448 miles
Consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering problem. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealership on several occasions, yet problem recurred. Vehicle was covered under warranty, but dealership refused to give consumer a copy of the warranty, yet nothing was being done to improve the situation.

- Scranton, PA, USA