NHTSA Complaint #11257905 — 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11257905 |
| Vehicle | 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 36,995 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
CAR WITH LESS THAN 39,000 MILES AND PROPER OIL CHECKS AND CHANGES: OIL LEAKING FROM THE OIL PRESSURE SENSING UNIT. PER AUTO BODY SHOP- MULTIPLE HOURS OF LABOR FOR FIX WITH HEFTY COST. HOW IS IT THAT A COMPONENT TO THE POWERTRAIN WITH THIS LOW OF MILEAGE IS BREAKING DOWN?
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