Major Problems with Hyundai Santa Fe - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Hyundai Santa Fe model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2007, for instance, is the worst year for the Santa Fe. Older Santa Fe vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe August 23, 2015 Victims: 7 Mileage: 89000 miles

I was traveling to a friend's house on wyda way in sacramento county. i was getting ready to stop at a stop sign and had my foot on the brake. suddenly, i felt my car being pushed from behind, and then i heard a loud acceleration noise. right after that moment, my car accelerated on its own and would not stop. i had my foot on the brake the entire time and also tried moving the gear shift lever. it would not move and the car kept accelerating. i thought i was going to die.the next thing that occurred ...

AIR BAGS
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe November 26, 2008 Victims: 5 Mileage: 63200 miles

I purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). in aug/2006, the airbag light came on. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the results were "code b1382 psab resistance high - resecure connector under the passenger seat/clear code". in feb/2008, the airbag sensor again appeared. the same technical code was detected, and the dealership resolution was to "reroute wire harness". in mar/2008, the airbag light again appeared and was serviced by the dealership. in nov/2008, the vehicle was again taken to the dealership due to the airbag light appearing. at the ...

SERVICE BRAKES
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe June 11, 2013 Victims: 5 Mileage: 38000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting a turn. the brakes also failed and the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact crashed into the passenger's side of a large truck and sustained injuries to the head, a fractured finger and ankle. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop but was neither repaired nor diagnosed to determine the cause of the braking or acceleration failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000. updated 01/14/14*lj

What is the most common problem with Hyundai Santa Fe?

Overall the worst problem with Hyundai Santa Fe relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Santa Fe years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 633 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 557 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 417 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 391 AIR BAGS 329 POWER TRAIN 324 SUSPENSION 276 STEERING 270 SERVICE BRAKES 213 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 198 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 158 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 135 BODY 113 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 105 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 97 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 95 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 92 VISIBILITY/WIPER 74 SEAT BELTS 69 WHEELS 63 VISIBILITY 60 FRONTAL 58 REAR 50 TIRES 35 SEATS 34 ENGINE 31 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 30 FRONT 29 STRUCTURE 27 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 27 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 19 SWITCH 18 FRAME AND MEMBERS 17 EQUIPMENT 16 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 14 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 12 GASOLINE 11 HEADLIGHTS 11 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 11 STARTER ASSEMBLY 11 COIL SPRINGS 11 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 10 ROTOR 9 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 9 CRUISE CONTROL 9 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 8 LOWER BALL JOINT 8 SIDE/WINDOW 8 AIR CONDITIONER 7 TREAD/BELT 7 IGNITION 7 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 7 WINDSHIELD 6 PARKING BRAKE 6 REAR/OTHER 6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6 PADS 6 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 6 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 6 DOOR 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM 5 LATCH 5 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 TANK ASSEMBLY 5 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 SIDEWALL 5 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 5 ANTILOCK 5 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 4 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 4 BRAKE LIGHTS 4 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 WIRING 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 MECHANICAL 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 3 CONTROL ARM 3 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 3 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 LABELS 3 BUMPERS 2 DELIVERY 2 FUEL PUMP 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 COOLING SYSTEM 2 RETRACTOR 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 MODULE 2 CALIPER 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 RACK AND PINION 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 ELECTRICAL 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 LOWER ARM 2 CABLES 2 COIL SPRINGS 2 UPPER BALL JOINT 2 TRAILER HITCHES 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 FRONT 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 DISC 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HEATER CORE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 ANCHORAGE 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 SWITCH 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 CABLES 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 LINKAGES 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 REAR WINDOW 1 PUMP 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 RIM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 SEAL 1 LATCH 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 COLUMN 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 LINKAGES 1 BEAD 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 MOUNTING 1 PADS 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 MARKINGS 1 SOFTWARE 1 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 1
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