2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Power Train Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11374022 |
MY 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IS SHARPLY JERKING TO THE RIGHT ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP IT SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR IF GOING TO FALL INTO PEICES IM A DISABLED MOM WITH ONE ONE THE WAY I CAN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR IM GOING TO LOSE THE WHEEL AND CRASH
#11073415 |
THE BELT THAT RUNS THE ALTERNATER HAS BROKEN TWICE AND CONTINUOUSLY IS SQUEALING IT WONT KEEP SPEED WHEN GOING UP HILL AND WONT LET BATTERY CHARGE CORRECTLY TO KEEP RUNNING WILL STOP WHEN IT IS BEING RAN
#10638991 |
WHEN EVER THE UNDER ENGINE GETS WET THE CAR TURNS OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN IT STOPS I CAN'T TURN THE WHEEL AND IT LOCKS UP. I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN THE RAIN AND THE CAR STARTED JOLTING THAT THE CAR WAS OFF THEN ON THEN OFF THEN ON AGAIN. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR IN THE TORRENTIAL RAIN GOING 60 MILES AN HOUR. WHENEVER IT RAINS OR IF I GO THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE AUTO DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, I WAS TOLD THAT NORMALLY THERE IS AN ENGINE UNDERCOVER BUT THERE IS NOT ONE ON MY CAR NOR WAS THERE EVER ONE PUT ON BY THE MANUFACTURER. HAVING NO ENGINE UNDERCOVER CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL OUT WHENEVER WATER IS SPLASHED UP ONTO THE...
#10439058 |
I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY SON TO SCHOOL WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STARTED TO REV UP AND AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF IT CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL I GOT CLOSE TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE MORE AND I HAD A HARD TIME STOPPING IT I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES AND WAS PULLING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME, AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND I WENT OVER A PARKING BUMPER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF! IT SCARED THE DAY LIGHTS OUT OF ME I COULD HAVE IF NOT KILLED SOMEONE, BUT SEVERELY HURT SOMEONE ELSE ON THE ROAD AND NOT TO MENTION POSSIBLY MY SON....I HAD MY BOSS CHECK IT AND THE CABLE THROTTLE CAME OUT HOW I DO NOT KNOW...I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE AND I LOOKED UP TO SEE IF...
#10277456 |
2002 & 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TRANSMISSION CASE DEFECT: WE LIKED THE FIRST SO MUCH, WE BOUGHT A SECOND.... NO INDICATION OF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNERS MANUAL. REGARDING TRANSFER CASE ATTENTION OR MAINTENANCE WHICH VIOLENTLY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DANGEROUSLY, ABRUPTLY STOP - RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS HIGHWAY SAFETY SITUATION AND PERSONAL INJURY. WE HAVE THE OLD TRANSFER CASE - WHICH LOOKS INSIDE, LIKE A TOSSED SALAD. WE PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT BY WESTERN AUTO - A MATTER THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REPORTED IN GREAT DETAIL TO HYUNDAI USA, THEY DENY RESPONSIBILITY OR WARRANTY COVERAGE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME PROBLEM WAS NOTICED. FURTHERMORE, THE VEHICLES WERE PURCHASED AS 'DEALER DEMOS,' WITH LOW MILEAGE AND FULL MANUFACTURERS 100,00 MILE, 10 YEAR WARRANTY - UNFORTUNATELY FROM A DEALER MISREPRESENTING THEMSELVES AS AN AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. 2002 VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP WHEN PROBLEM REALIZED, - DURING WARRANTY...
#10115617 |
THE CONSUMER'S 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING UNEXPECTED AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. *NM THE COMPANY HAS ANOTHER 2002 SANTA FE( VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER KMHSC81BP2U260090) THAT HAS THE SAME UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER. NUMEROUS SERVICE HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES.

Other 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problem Areas

Suspension 40 complaints Steering 15 complaints Suspensionrear 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Engine 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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