9.9

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

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problem #3

Sep 072023

Santa Fe

  • miles
The vehicle had 67000 Aprox miles. The rack and pinion and the intermediate steering colum needed to be replaced. This was done before any accident.

- Dickson, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 122023

Santa Fe

  • miles
While driving the car experienced a catastrophic engine failure as well as loss of steering and brakes. Was able to get to the side of the road without injury. This could have resulted in injury or loss of life if the drivetrain would have locked up. The vehicle is at the dealer now, after a 250-mile tow. The dealer said that they have eight cars at their dealership with the same blown engine issue. No warning lights came on prior to the incident.

- Deerfield, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 302015

Santa Fe

  • 565 miles
Vehicle's steering requires constant correction. Vehicle will not track straight. Very difficult to keep vehicle in a lane, sometimes almost impossible. Not a problem for in-town driving, but a major problem on highways. Problem gets exponentially worse as speeds increase, especially on I-45 and I-130 in central Texas where speeds are 80+. windy conditions magnify the problem. Vehicle is essentially weaving down the road. Very dangerous since vehicle is always heading toward centerline or shoulder. There is something seriously wrong with the design of the steering on this vehicle.

- San Marcos, TX, USA