2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Engine Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 2
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING (EITHER DIRECTION, AS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED NOW 3 TIMES IN 10 WEEKS) VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER TO STEER AND BRAKE. FEELS LIKE THE CAR HAS DIED, HOWEVER THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON. WHEN IT RESOLVED, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BRAKES AND STEERING RESTORED. FIRST TWO TIMES THE POWER FAILURE WAS MOMENTARILY. THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FOR 3-4 MINUTES AND STRANDED ME WHILE TURNING ONTO MAJOR ROAD FROM MY NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER WHO KEPT INSISTING THEY WOULD NEED TO SEE THE VEHICLE FAIL IN ORDER TO KNOW HOW TO REPAIR IT. I SAID NOT GOOD ENOUGH, THEY NEED TO FIND ANOTHER METHOD TO TROUBLE SHOOT AND REFUSED TO PICK UP VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER IS BLAMING THE POWER LOSS ON WORN FRONT TIRES AND THE ESC SYSTEM CUTTING POWER TO THE...
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAS NO EFFECT EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING AND IN DRIVE. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. SO FAR I HAVE MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON MULTIPLE TIMES RESTORES POWER AGAIN. *TR
Other 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
121 complaints
Electrical System
93 complaints
Air Bags
70 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
68 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
54 complaints
Unknown Or Other
44 complaints
Service Brakes
43 complaints
Visibility
42 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
38 complaints
Steering
38 complaints
Visibilitywiper
35 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
33 complaints
Suspension
29 complaints
Power Train
26 complaints
Exterior Lighting
25 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
21 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Tires
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint