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VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS SHE MAY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FALSE HORSEPOWER ADVERTISEMENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AN ECM REPROGRA...
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS SHE MAY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FALSE HORSEPOWER ADVERTISEMENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AN ECM REPROGRA...
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS SHE MAY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FALSE HORSEPOWER ADVERTISEMENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AN ECM REPROGRA...
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS SHE MAY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FALSE HORSEPOWER ADVERTISEMENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AN ECM REPROGRA...
NOISE IN FRONT END SINCE JULY 2002. TOOK CAR TO DEALER APPROX 8 (EIGHT) TIMES SINCE JULY 2002. ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2004 I WAS NOTIFIED - SOR # 29180-ARM & RACK,BUSHING TO BE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AS OF JULY 2004 SITUATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED STATUS. *SC ...
NOISE IN FRONT END SINCE JULY 2002. TOOK CAR TO DEALER APPROX 8 (EIGHT) TIMES SINCE JULY 2002. ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2004 I WAS NOTIFIED - SOR # 29180-ARM & RACK,BUSHING TO BE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AS OF JULY 2004 SITUATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED STATUS. *SC ...
NOISE IN FRONT END SINCE JULY 2002. TOOK CAR TO DEALER APPROX 8 (EIGHT) TIMES SINCE JULY 2002. ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2004 I WAS NOTIFIED - SOR # 29180-ARM & RACK,BUSHING TO BE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AS OF JULY 2004 SITUATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED STATUS. *SC ...
NOISE IN FRONT END SINCE JULY 2002. TOOK CAR TO DEALER APPROX 8 (EIGHT) TIMES SINCE JULY 2002. ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2004 I WAS NOTIFIED - SOR # 29180-ARM & RACK,BUSHING TO BE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AS OF JULY 2004 SITUATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED STATUS. *SC ...
WHILE TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY (STRAIGHT UP AN INCLINE), FRONT LEFT WHEEL AND TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HUB. WHEEL AND TIRE REMAINED INTACT AFTER SEPARATION FROM HUB AND BOUNCED DOWN THE HIGHWAY, INDICATING TIRE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED ENOUGH TO BOUNCE HIGH IN THE ROADWAY. UPON INSPE...
WHILE TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY (STRAIGHT UP AN INCLINE), FRONT LEFT WHEEL AND TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HUB. WHEEL AND TIRE REMAINED INTACT AFTER SEPARATION FROM HUB AND BOUNCED DOWN THE HIGHWAY, INDICATING TIRE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED ENOUGH TO BOUNCE HIGH IN THE ROADWAY. UPON INSPE...
PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT IS BOWING WITH PRESSURE. *MR UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SNUG RIDE BASE WITH ADJUSTABLE FOOT IN FROST OUTRIGHT POSITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PLACE THE SEAT BELT SNUG, THE ADJUSTABLE FOOT POPPED INTO THE CENTER SLOT. *SC *JB
PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT IS BOWING WITH PRESSURE. *MR UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SNUG RIDE BASE WITH ADJUSTABLE FOOT IN FROST OUTRIGHT POSITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PLACE THE SEAT BELT SNUG, THE ADJUSTABLE FOOT POPPED INTO THE CENTER SLOT. *SC *JB
EXPERIENCED DELAY AND HARSH SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE SINCE 06 JANUARY 2004. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND PARTS WERE ORDERED. AUTO IS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS SHOP SINCE 02 FEBRUARY 2004. DEALER SAYS THE PART IS ON A "NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *JB
EXPERIENCED DELAY AND HARSH SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE SINCE 06 JANUARY 2004. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND PARTS WERE ORDERED. AUTO IS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS SHOP SINCE 02 FEBRUARY 2004. DEALER SAYS THE PART IS ON A "NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *JB
GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS.CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE BUT ISSUE IS TAKING LONG TO BE RESOLVE.AFTER CHECKING NHTSA,REALIZED THERE WAS A TSB ON THE ISSUE(SERVICE BULLETIN # 0340002).MANUFACTURER IS OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NOT ACTING ON THE ISSUE.*AK
GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS.CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE BUT ISSUE IS TAKING LONG TO BE RESOLVE.AFTER CHECKING NHTSA,REALIZED THERE WAS A TSB ON THE ISSUE(SERVICE BULLETIN # 0340002).MANUFACTURER IS OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NOT ACTING ON THE ISSUE.*AK
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 120. *PH THE CONSUMER FEELS HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF HAVING THE CONSUMER AFFIX A NEW LABEL OVER THE ORIGINAL LABEL. *MR *NM
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 120. *PH THE CONSUMER FEELS HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF HAVING THE CONSUMER AFFIX A NEW LABEL OVER THE ORIGINAL LABEL. *MR *NM
RECALL NO. #03V520000 CONCERNING TIRE PRESSURE LABEL: THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BALD. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BALDNESS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WEAR OF THE TIRE.*AK
RECALL NO. #03V520000 CONCERNING TIRE PRESSURE LABEL: THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BALD. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BALDNESS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WEAR OF THE TIRE.*AK
STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. *LA
STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. *LA
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANUALLY ACCELERATE TO GET THE VEHICLE UP TO SPEED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *PH *NLM
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANUALLY ACCELERATE TO GET THE VEHICLE UP TO SPEED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *PH *NLM
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM REAR END. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVELINE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM REAR END. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVELINE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM REAR END. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVELINE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM REAR END. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVELINE. *AK
OWNER MANUAL STATED VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ISO FIX SYSTEM, BUT SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED. *AK
OWNER MANUAL STATED VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ISO FIX SYSTEM, BUT SYSTEM WAS NEVER INSTALLED. *AK
I AM SINGLE AND NO ONE ELSE HAS ACCESS TO MY CAR, I FUEL IT MYSELF, AND I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THEY STATED THE GAS CAP IS NOT TIGHT. I CLICK IT 4 TIMES EVERY TIME TO MAKE SURE SINCE THEY SAID IT WILL COST $ 75.00 TO RESET IT AS IT DOES NOT RESET ITSELF. THIS TIME...
I AM SINGLE AND NO ONE ELSE HAS ACCESS TO MY CAR, I FUEL IT MYSELF, AND I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THEY STATED THE GAS CAP IS NOT TIGHT. I CLICK IT 4 TIMES EVERY TIME TO MAKE SURE SINCE THEY SAID IT WILL COST $ 75.00 TO RESET IT AS IT DOES NOT RESET ITSELF. THIS TIME...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE.AVE HAD 3 ALTERNATORS AND BATTERIED REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. LAST WEEK THE THIRD WAS INSTALLED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT CRANK LIGHTS DIM WIPERS SLOW. RADIO CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND THE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN CAR IS...
LUG STUD BOLTS FAILED ON ONE WHEEL. WHEN CHECKED DUE TO NOISE FROM THAT WHEEL THREE OF FIVE BOLTS WERE BROKEN OFF. I TRIED TO TIGHTEN ON OF THE TWO REMAINING NUTS, THINKING THE NUTS MAY HAVE JUST COME LOOSE, AND THE BOLT CAME OFF SHOWING ABOUT 10% OF THE BOLT REMAINED, THE REMAINDER HAVING ALREADY B...
LUG STUD BOLTS FAILED ON ONE WHEEL. WHEN CHECKED DUE TO NOISE FROM THAT WHEEL THREE OF FIVE BOLTS WERE BROKEN OFF. I TRIED TO TIGHTEN ON OF THE TWO REMAINING NUTS, THINKING THE NUTS MAY HAVE JUST COME LOOSE, AND THE BOLT CAME OFF SHOWING ABOUT 10% OF THE BOLT REMAINED, THE REMAINDER HAVING ALREADY B...
I HAVE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HVAC SYSTEM IN MY SANTE FE. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL WORK NORMAL FOR A TIME PERIOD. THEN WHEN IT IS TURNED ON FROM THE OFF POSITION BY USING THE "AUTO" MODE IT WILL SOUND LIKE THE AIR IS BLOWING BUT ONLY A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF AIR WILL COME OUT. IF IT IS LEFT ON AND IN ...
I HAVE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HVAC SYSTEM IN MY SANTE FE. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL WORK NORMAL FOR A TIME PERIOD. THEN WHEN IT IS TURNED ON FROM THE OFF POSITION BY USING THE "AUTO" MODE IT WILL SOUND LIKE THE AIR IS BLOWING BUT ONLY A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF AIR WILL COME OUT. IF IT IS LEFT ON AND IN ...
I HAVE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HVAC SYSTEM IN MY SANTE FE. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL WORK NORMAL FOR A TIME PERIOD. THEN WHEN IT IS TURNED ON FROM THE OFF POSITION BY USING THE "AUTO" MODE IT WILL SOUND LIKE THE AIR IS BLOWING BUT ONLY A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF AIR WILL COME OUT. IF IT IS LEFT ON AND IN ...
I HAVE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL HVAC SYSTEM IN MY SANTE FE. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL WORK NORMAL FOR A TIME PERIOD. THEN WHEN IT IS TURNED ON FROM THE OFF POSITION BY USING THE "AUTO" MODE IT WILL SOUND LIKE THE AIR IS BLOWING BUT ONLY A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF AIR WILL COME OUT. IF IT IS LEFT ON AND IN ...
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OR CODE.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OR CODE.*AK
FRONT BRAKES SQUEALING,NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PUSH. LESS THEN 13K MILES. SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR THE SANTA FE. *NLM
FRONT BRAKES SQUEALING,NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PUSH. LESS THEN 13K MILES. SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR THE SANTA FE. *NLM
THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEGAN TO CRACK FROM THE LOWER RIGHT-HAND CORNER (PASSENGER'S SIDE) UP ABOUT 16" IN AN "S" SHAPED PATTERN. THERE IS -NO- INDICATION OF A ROCK OR OTHER ITEM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP (FAIRFAX HYUNDAI, FAIRFAX, VA) THAT IT IS THE RESULT OF A ROCK -BUT...
THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEGAN TO CRACK FROM THE LOWER RIGHT-HAND CORNER (PASSENGER'S SIDE) UP ABOUT 16" IN AN "S" SHAPED PATTERN. THERE IS -NO- INDICATION OF A ROCK OR OTHER ITEM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP (FAIRFAX HYUNDAI, FAIRFAX, VA) THAT IT IS THE RESULT OF A ROCK -BUT...
THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEGUN TO CRACK FROM THE LOWER LEFT HAND CORNER (DRIVER'S SIDE) UP ABOUT 12" IN AN "S" SHAPED PATTERN. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF A ROCK OR OTHER ITEM STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. IT CAME UP OUT OF NOWHERE! *NLM THANKS, L. CHASE
THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEGUN TO CRACK FROM THE LOWER LEFT HAND CORNER (DRIVER'S SIDE) UP ABOUT 12" IN AN "S" SHAPED PATTERN. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF A ROCK OR OTHER ITEM STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. IT CAME UP OUT OF NOWHERE! *NLM THANKS, L. CHASE
I OWN A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THIS PAST WEEK A ROCK (APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL) FELL OFF OF AN ONCOMING TRUCK AND HIT MY FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE ROCK CAME COMPLETELY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, HIT THE DASHBOARD, & LANDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. ...
I OWN A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THIS PAST WEEK A ROCK (APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL) FELL OFF OF AN ONCOMING TRUCK AND HIT MY FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE ROCK CAME COMPLETELY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, HIT THE DASHBOARD, & LANDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. ...
NOISE WAS COMING FROM LEFT REAR SIDE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE.*AK
NOISE WAS COMING FROM LEFT REAR SIDE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE.*AK
A NOISE GENERATED FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB
A NOISE GENERATED FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB
CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHERE CRANK SENSOR WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED BACK TO DEALER WHERE NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND, HOWEVER THE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. MANUFACTURER'S HELP LINE R...
CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHERE CRANK SENSOR WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED BACK TO DEALER WHERE NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND, HOWEVER THE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. MANUFACTURER'S HELP LINE R...
AFTER RELEASE FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR TEN DAYS, AND TECHNICIAN CAN DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AFTER RELEASE FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR TEN DAYS, AND TECHNICIAN CAN DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN A FIRE BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A HOSE FROM THE RADIATOR WAS LOOSE FROM THE CLAMP CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE STARTING FIRE. TS
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN A FIRE BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A HOSE FROM THE RADIATOR WAS LOOSE FROM THE CLAMP CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE STARTING FIRE. TS
I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A WHISTLE/WHINE IN THE TRANSMISION AT 30-35 MPH DURING DECELERATION. THEY REPORTED THIS TO BE A CHARECTERISTIC OF THIS CAR. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER SANTA FE'S AND NO WHISTLE/WHINE. DT
I COMPLAINED ABOUT LOUDNESS IN THE EXHAUST. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERN. THE CAR IS DEFINITELY LOUDER THEN WHEN WE PURCHASED IT 2200 MILES AGO. THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE CONCLUSION BY THE DEALERSHIP. DT
I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A WHISTLE/WHINE IN THE TRANSMISION AT 30-35 MPH DURING DECELERATION. THEY REPORTED THIS TO BE A CHARECTERISTIC OF THIS CAR. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER SANTA FE'S AND NO WHISTLE/WHINE. DT
I COMPLAINED ABOUT LOUDNESS IN THE EXHAUST. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERN. THE CAR IS DEFINITELY LOUDER THEN WHEN WE PURCHASED IT 2200 MILES AGO. THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE CONCLUSION BY THE DEALERSHIP. DT
CONSUMER STATES TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION. ALL POWER WINDOWS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING AND CHILD'S HEAD BECOME STUCK IN PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. CONSUMER STATED POWER WINDOWS CONTINUED TO OPERATE W/VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND KEY IN OR OUT OF IGNITION. MR
CONSUMER STATES TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION. ALL POWER WINDOWS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING AND CHILD'S HEAD BECOME STUCK IN PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. CONSUMER STATED POWER WINDOWS CONTINUED TO OPERATE W/VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND KEY IN OR OUT OF IGNITION. MR
WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE DRIVER REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NLM ON A SECOND OCCASION WHILE PARKING IN A GARAGE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A TREMENDOUS SPEED, ON THE THIRD OCCASION ...
WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE DRIVER REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NLM ON A SECOND OCCASION WHILE PARKING IN A GARAGE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A TREMENDOUS SPEED, ON THE THIRD OCCASION ...
THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK INTO THE BUCKLE NEXT TO IT , BUT LOCKS INTO THE CENTER POSITION BUCKLE ( MIDDLE PASSENGER BUCKLE ). THE BUCKLE NEXT TO THE LEFT PASSENGER STATES "CENTER". WHEN SEATBELTS ARE BUCKLED THE LEFT AND MIDDLE PASSENGERS BELT AND BUCKLE HAVE OVERLAP. I HAV...
THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK INTO THE BUCKLE NEXT TO IT , BUT LOCKS INTO THE CENTER POSITION BUCKLE ( MIDDLE PASSENGER BUCKLE ). THE BUCKLE NEXT TO THE LEFT PASSENGER STATES "CENTER". WHEN SEATBELTS ARE BUCKLED THE LEFT AND MIDDLE PASSENGERS BELT AND BUCKLE HAVE OVERLAP. I HAV...
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
ALTERNATOR DOES NOT CHARGE. LIGHTS DIM. WIPERS SLOW. BATTERY DIES. *AK
VEHICLE HAD 1,300 MILES WHEN OWNER BEGAN TO MOVE VEHICLE. OWNER PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL IN REVERSE. IT SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO REAR AND PROPERTY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS STOLEN OFF DEALERS LOT. VEHICLE H...
VEHICLE HAD 1,300 MILES WHEN OWNER BEGAN TO MOVE VEHICLE. OWNER PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL IN REVERSE. IT SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO REAR AND PROPERTY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS STOLEN OFF DEALERS LOT. VEHICLE H...
THERE IS A SKID PLATE THAT IS MISSING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE , THIS COULD CAUSE A FRACTURE TO OIL PAN IF ANY DEBRIS WOULD STUCK IT. THE VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAVE A SKID PLATE, BUT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES DON'T. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NLM
THERE IS A SKID PLATE THAT IS MISSING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE , THIS COULD CAUSE A FRACTURE TO OIL PAN IF ANY DEBRIS WOULD STUCK IT. THE VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAVE A SKID PLATE, BUT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES DON'T. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NLM
BROKE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON 60 DAY OLD 2002 SANTA FE!*AK
I HAVE HAD MY 2002 SANTA FE LX FOR ONLY 60 DAYS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK AGO. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE AT LEAST A WEEK TILL THEY COULD LOOK AT IT, AND THAT DRIVING IT WITH THE LIGHT ON WOULDN'T HURT IT. FIVE DAYS LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF ...
I HAVE HAD MY 2002 SANTA FE LX FOR ONLY 60 DAYS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK AGO. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE AT LEAST A WEEK TILL THEY COULD LOOK AT IT, AND THAT DRIVING IT WITH THE LIGHT ON WOULDN'T HURT IT. FIVE DAYS LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF ...
BROKE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON 60 DAY OLD 2002 SANTA FE!*AK
I HAVE HAD MY 2002 SANTA FE LX FOR ONLY 60 DAYS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK AGO. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE AT LEAST A WEEK TILL THEY COULD LOOK AT IT, AND THAT DRIVING IT WITH THE LIGHT ON WOULDN'T HURT IT. FIVE DAYS LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF ...
I HAVE HAD MY 2002 SANTA FE LX FOR ONLY 60 DAYS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A WEEK AGO. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE AT LEAST A WEEK TILL THEY COULD LOOK AT IT, AND THAT DRIVING IT WITH THE LIGHT ON WOULDN'T HURT IT. FIVE DAYS LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF ...
WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER'S WINDOW EMPLODED WHILE BEING OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO PASSING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. OWNER INDICATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING BY AN OPEN FIELD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER'S WINDOW EMPLODED WHILE BEING OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO PASSING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. OWNER INDICATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING BY AN OPEN FIELD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 04/25/02, AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR THE LAST 35 DAYS. DEALER HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 04/25/02, AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR THE LAST 35 DAYS. DEALER HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 04/25/02, AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR THE LAST 35 DAYS. DEALER HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 04/25/02, AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS A MAJOR OIL LEAK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH DEALER FOR THE LAST 35 DAYS. DEALER HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AK
MY SON WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH, THE CAR ACCELARATED ON IT'S OWN. HE ALMOST HIT A TREE. HE BRAKED, BUT IT WOULD STOP ACCELERATING. HE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WHEN HE OUT IT IN PARK, HE STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE RACED ABOV...
MY SON WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH, THE CAR ACCELARATED ON IT'S OWN. HE ALMOST HIT A TREE. HE BRAKED, BUT IT WOULD STOP ACCELERATING. HE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WHEN HE OUT IT IN PARK, HE STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE RACED ABOV...
MY SON WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH, THE CAR ACCELARATED ON IT'S OWN. HE ALMOST HIT A TREE. HE BRAKED, BUT IT WOULD STOP ACCELERATING. HE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WHEN HE OUT IT IN PARK, HE STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE RACED ABOV...
MY SON WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH, THE CAR ACCELARATED ON IT'S OWN. HE ALMOST HIT A TREE. HE BRAKED, BUT IT WOULD STOP ACCELERATING. HE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WHEN HE OUT IT IN PARK, HE STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE RACED ABOV...
THERE IS VIBRATION IN DRIVELINE AND ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT MORE THEN 50 MPH, CONTACTED DEALER, AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS DEALER CLAIMS VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS VIBRATION BUT VIBRATION STILL EXIST. *AK *TT
THERE IS VIBRATION IN DRIVELINE AND ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT MORE THEN 50 MPH, CONTACTED DEALER, AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS DEALER CLAIMS VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS VIBRATION BUT VIBRATION STILL EXIST. *AK *TT
I HAVE DETAILED INFORMATION ON WHAT I BELIEVE IS A COVER-UP BY THE HYUNDAI CORPORATION REGARDING THE 2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT LEAST 4 TIMESFOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM: WHEN I START THE VEHICLE UP EVERY M...
I HAVE DETAILED INFORMATION ON WHAT I BELIEVE IS A COVER-UP BY THE HYUNDAI CORPORATION REGARDING THE 2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT LEAST 4 TIMESFOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM: WHEN I START THE VEHICLE UP EVERY M...
RIGHT SIDE SEATBELTS WERE PUT IN INCORRECTLY, THEY WERE PUT IN BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.
RIGHT SIDE SEATBELTS WERE PUT IN INCORRECTLY, THEY WERE PUT IN BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, DEALER STATES IT'S SOMETHING IN THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *JG
THIS BRAND NEW SANTA FE LEAKED OIL FROM A SEAL FROM THE FRONT TIRE ALL OVER MY BRAND NEW CONCRETE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER AT THE TIME I PHONED THEM WITH THE PROBLEM TO PLEASE TAKE THIS CAR BACK THAT I DO NOT WANT A UNSAFE CAR AND FEEL THAT A CAR THAT BREAKS DOWN IN LESS THAN FORTY EIG...
THIS BRAND NEW SANTA FE LEAKED OIL FROM A SEAL FROM THE FRONT TIRE ALL OVER MY BRAND NEW CONCRETE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER AT THE TIME I PHONED THEM WITH THE PROBLEM TO PLEASE TAKE THIS CAR BACK THAT I DO NOT WANT A UNSAFE CAR AND FEEL THAT A CAR THAT BREAKS DOWN IN LESS THAN FORTY EIG...