8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,308 miles

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problem #3

Apr 132007

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The dealer stated that all four rotors were warped, which caused the failure. The dealer resurfaced the rotors; however, approximately two months later, the failure recurred. The dealer resurfaced the rotors once again; however, approximately four months later, the failure recurred a third time. The dealer refused to replace the rotors and the brakes pads. The failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 20,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 292005

Santa Fe 4WD 6-cyl

  • 3,962 miles
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe resurfaced rotors, vibrating steering wheel and brake pedal. The left front speaker made a noise.

- Stony Point, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 292005

Santa Fe 4WD 6-cyl

  • 3,962 miles
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe brake pedal and steering wheel vibrated. Rotors had already been resurfaced. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the canister purge valve. The left speaker was making an noise.

- Stony Point, NY, USA

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