9.7

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

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problem #5

Jan 282026

Santa Fe

  • miles
While driving, the engine catastrophically failed without warning, causing an immediate loss of power-assisted braking and steering. The failure occurred while traveling downhill. I was unable to slow or control the vehicle properly and was forced to proceed through a school bus-??s flashing lights to avoid a potentially catastrophic collision, resulting in a traffic citation. My son was in the vehicle at the time. A sudden loss of engine power, braking assist, and steering assist while driving presents a serious safety defect. Vehicle was towed to Fred Beans Hyundai in Doylestown where it has been confirmed engine failure. This failure happened immediately and without warning.

- Jamsion, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 192025

Santa Fe

  • miles
Engine oil disappear at 2,000 miles. Car dead stop while driving without any warning -??? break fails at 95 degrees curves. Steering wheel loose and make noise. Hyundai dealer refused to fix the issue.

- Reston, VA, USA

problem #3

Jan 232023

Santa Fe

  • miles
La guagua a tenido problemas con el tren delantero. Comenzó con un sonido en el Guía. La Hyundai le reparo esa pieza y luego continuó con el mismo ruido. Ahora tienen que cambiarle el Rack and Piñogn. Mi guagua tiene solo 19,750 millas creo que vino mala de fábrica.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #2

Jan 042021

Santa Fe

  • 1,000 miles
To many problems to list.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #1

May 102020

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • 1,600 miles
Steering wheel makes noise during back up, from stop to motion (low speed) making turns. Sometimes happened during low speed driving as well. The frequency is getting more and more, very annoying and little bit scary. Worry steering wheel will breakdown.

- Villa Park, CA, USA