Hyundai Santa Fe 2004

• Recall 104407 [USA]: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 santa fe vehicles manufactured from march 31, 2000, through february 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 ?Salt belt" states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
  hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on october 24, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 42229 [USA]: If an extended stopping distance occurs, it could result in a crash.
  On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter v-6 engines, 4-wheel drive and antilock braking systems (abs), if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 3 and 12 mph when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a vibration may occur between the brake discs and pads causing abs sensor electronic signal noise to develop. At speeds below 5 mph, the abs sensor signal noise may cause the abs electronic control unit (ecu) to activate the abs, extending the stopping distance.
  dealers will reprogram the abs ecu. Owner notification began on march 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
  hyundai recall no. 065. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 34442 [USA]: the tire pressure labels do not contain the information required by the standard.
  Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
  owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on october 29, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
  hyundai recall no. 064.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall R/2013/056 [UK]: Brake lights may malfunction
  The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: esc cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
  recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

• Recall 2014322 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and causing rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace coil springs as necessary. Additionally, a spring guide will be installed to prevent the coil spring from contacting the tire.

• Recall 2004104 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5l v6 engine, 4wd and abs, if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 5 and 20 km/h when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a condition called creep vibration may occur between the brake disc and pad. The abs electronic control unit may misinterpret the abs sensor signal noise as indicating that the speed is above 7 km/h, causing it to activate the abs, extending the stopping distance. Correction: dealer will reprogram the abs ecu.

• Recall 2003326 [Canada]: Label
  On certain vehicles, the wheel rims and the tire pressure labels do not comply with cmvss 120. The rims do not contain the required markings and the tire pressure labels do not contain the rim size. Correction: hyundai will provide owners with a corrected tire pressure label. Since the non-compliant wheel rims do not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0740 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0742 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stock On
• P0743 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
• P0746 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off
• P0748 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical
• P0750 [1] Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
• P0755 [1] Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
• P0760 [1] Shift Solenoid C Malfunction
• P0765 [1] Shift Solenoid D Malfunction
• P0770 [1] Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
• P0705 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
• P0707 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Low Input
• P0708 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P1159 [1] Bank 2 Fuel Control Shifted Rich
• P1118 [1] IAT Sensor Open/Short
• P1178 [1] Rotor Calibration Fault
• P0133 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
• P0153 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
• P1151 [1] Fuel Restriction Indicator Circuit Malfunction
• U1713 [1] U1713
• P0733 [1] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P0121 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance Problem
• B1346 [1] Heated Backlite Input Circuit Short To Battery
• B1382 [1] Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery

This was a recall for hundai santa fe vehicles from 2001-2006. For unknown reasons i was not aware of recall. It was for 15 years or 150 miles. It is a danger as my car leaks gas. I am at 135,000 miles. But my car is a 2004. I purchased the vehicle in the last 2 years. I believe the recall should extend till the repair is complete for the reasons as follows. 1. It can explode. 2. It is a polluter 3. Hyundai acknowledges it as faulty equipment. 4. Corporations must be resonsible or they are irresponsible. 5. Cars are expensive they must maintain as least minimum safety requirements.

Last night my mothers 2004 hyundai santa fe caught fire the car had been parked for hours, the keys were not in the car it was completely off. It made absolutely no since untill i done some research and seen the lawsuit for this same thing and i wondered why this model was not included. I also seen multiple people wondering the same thing about their 2004 hyundai santa fe. My father was the only one iat the house and in the house he could have lost his life and everything they own the only way he knew it was on fire was a neighbor saw and started screaming and started backing up to the vehicle to pull it away from the house a police report was made but what is she supposed to do for a vehicle? When no one even started the fire.

Last night my mothers 2004 hyundai santa fe caught fire the car had been parked for hours, the keys were not in the car it was completely off. It made absolutely no since untill i done some research and seen the lawsuit for this same thing and i wondered why this model was not included. I also seen multiple people wondering the same thing about their 2004 hyundai santa fe. My father was the only one iat the house and in the house he could have lost his life and everything they own the only way he knew it was on fire was a neighbor saw and started screaming and started backing up to the vehicle to pull it away from the house a police report was made but what is she supposed to do for a vehicle? When no one even started the fire.

I have a 2004 hyundia santa fe and the engine started with loud knocking sounds in my driveway. I had it toll to avondale earnhardt hyundia's dealership. The diagostic was "found engine knock can be heard at bottom end of engine. Failure in rod bearings is causing excessive noise in bottom end. Engine required" replacement. The car has 125,000 miles which exceeds the 100,000 powertrain warranty. However, my engine failure is the same as the current "engine failure recalls (theta ii engines) caused by manufacturing processes. Except the 2004 hyundia santa fe was not included on the recall list. I spoke and submitted twice a compliant to hyundia customer care department to replace my engine and was denied an engine replacement. I have been without a car since november 20, 2020. Today, customer care department notified me by phone of the second rejection. I am an elderly woman and retired, so finances are limited. I feel that the engine should be replaced because that the "fair thing to do". The engine should not have failed so early in its life-cycle. I would appreciate your review and a solution to this problem. Perhaps a recall on my vehicle.

I have a 2004 hyundia santa fe and the engine started with loud knocking sounds in my driveway. I had it toll to avondale earnhardt hyundia's dealership. The diagostic was "found engine knock can be heard at bottom end of engine. Failure in rod bearings is causing excessive noise in bottom end. Engine required" replacement. The car has 125,000 miles which exceeds the 100,000 powertrain warranty. However, my engine failure is the same as the current "engine failure recalls (theta ii engines) caused by manufacturing processes. Except the 2004 hyundia santa fe was not included on the recall list. I spoke and submitted twice a compliant to hyundia customer care department to replace my engine and was denied an engine replacement. I have been without a car since november 20, 2020. Today, customer care department notified me by phone of the second rejection. I am an elderly woman and retired, so finances are limited. I feel that the engine should be replaced because that the "fair thing to do". The engine should not have failed so early in its life-cycle. I would appreciate your review and a solution to this problem. Perhaps a recall on my vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the sunroof detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the sunroof detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

It had 124 recall nhtsa 14v43500 i call hyundai off government site told them about 124 and broken spring they set up appointment so they only put on brackets but no spring wanted $1004 for the strut spring on they told me on call center they replace spring as it said on nhtsa site they would not do it call back to hyundia as number on government site they made a case number 16604156 amber at 714 594 1764 she said spring was not in recall i send picture of it before up there to dealer she had no clue what was so i dont who right on recall she said government nhtsa site are not correct brown leesburg hyundai leesburg va 20176

It had 124 recall nhtsa 14v43500 i call hyundai off government site told them about 124 and broken spring they set up appointment so they only put on brackets but no spring wanted $1004 for the strut spring on they told me on call center they replace spring as it said on nhtsa site they would not do it call back to hyundia as number on government site they made a case number 16604156 amber at 714 594 1764 she said spring was not in recall i send picture of it before up there to dealer she had no clue what was so i dont who right on recall she said government nhtsa site are not correct brown leesburg hyundai leesburg va 20176

Bought an used 2004 santa fe in august from a dealer. Two weeks ago i started noticing a strong smell of gas around my vehicle and last week i began seeing a small discolored area on the cement in the garage. Mom checked my vehicle and found that the my fuel tank is leaking. The discoloration of the cement under my vehicle is in fact leaking gas. Tank is corroded and i will need a new tank installed.

Air bag light keep on this vehicle 15 years old brakes also not like use to be i am own this suv last 15 years i need your help and support i am worry need to be fixed foe my safety [xxx] owner, c [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

The vehicle keeps won't start after pumping gas. It takes awhile, and stalls. Even stalled while driving, which terrifies me. I don't want to be out on the highway possibly risking an accident. I went to pepboys and spent $1800 on trying to figure out what the problem was, and its still doing the same thing. It happened more than once, and continues to happen.

Air bag warning light would come on during the morning drive then shut off next time the car was started. On/off perodically for about a week. Now the air bag warning light is on all the time. A glimspe online hint simlar owners haveing the same problem and they are saying it has something to do with the wiring.

Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving

Well my vehicle has experienced the abs issue that has been recalled on other 04 santa fes as well as the corrosion from road salt to the coil springs. They are corroded and have completely snapped. My car is within the years and model for those recalls but it is not included in that recall,but i my vehicle is having those exact issues addressed in the recall

Vehicle fuel tank is rotted and leaking fuel. Call hyundai and they say its covered under extended warranty for 15 years or 150000 miles. I am over on mileage. They say not covered. What does mileage have to do with corrosion?

My daughter was involved in a crash where air bags were not deployed

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was undergoing an alignment, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the front coil springs were rusted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle was unstable when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to cautiously apply the brake pedal and, at times, depress the brake pedal with force to ensure that the vehicle would stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v435000 (suspension) and 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the manufacturer issued three tsbs for the brakes and three tsbs for the suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. *tt*jb

I was involved in an accident while driving down a city street in plano, texas. A truck pulled out to get into the middle lane and was caught off and forced to pull into my lane directly in front of me. My brakes locked up after trying to stop, which isn't a problem because i know it is normal. What occurred was that as i struck the truck in front of me, my air bags didn't deploy, and my seat belt had failed to lock. Which caused me to collide with the steering wheel. The speed i struck the truck, which was going about 10 mph when we collided, was about 45 mph.

Vehicle was sold without title or disclosure dealership took money refuse to hear complaints. Contact me as i am handicapped and have no tittle trying to return vehicle it veered toward ditch as the vehicle is inoperable and dangerous per dmv

2004 hyundai santa fe 2.7 liter engine, high idles at 3,000 rpm on start up and never goes down even when engine reaches normal operating temperature, automatic transmission not even acting right since this problem started, this is a hazard and can cause an accident. The car shows no engine codes, or transmission codes, it has had lower intake, upper intake gaskets changed, iac motor changed, throttle position sensor changed, temperature sensor changed, cleaned throttle body bore where throttle plate closes, changed vacuum hoses, made sure throttle cable and cruise control cable were binding or holding throttle open, and none off these things have helped. I have seen many complaints of this problem, many accidents that have occurred because of this problem, and have read a forum that said hyundai does not have a fail safe mode built into there computers like most cars do so this kind of situation does not occur. Vehicle still not fixed, and hyundai needs to recall this problem before there are any fatalities from neglect of a known problem.

Air bag light on noise when i start car

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking and that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (columbia hyundai, 10981 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 489-2000) where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was 15 years old and exceeded the mileage to be included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 198,000.

I got a letter by mail saing my car has a recall for * coil spring fracture* and i had to take it to check it or repair in case it needed to be repaired. I wonder if this will have a cost for me or i need to wait tilll this is fractured? Thanks in advanced for your help

My steering wheel stopped working one day while on the freeway(in motion). I took it to the mechanic, they fixed the problem not even a week later it started to mess up again. Please help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving at a low speed, the brake pedal vibrated and made an abnormal sound. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the stopping distance was extended and nearly struck another vehicle. The contact searched online for recalls and found nhtsa campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes). The vehicle was not included in the recall notification. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for his vin and recommended that the contact call his local dealer. The contact called the local dealer (schimmer ford lincoln hyundai of peru, 911 shooting park rd, peru, il, 61354, 815-224-4500) and was informed that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The dealer also stated that unless the manufacturer was going to reimburse their services, no further assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. After taking the vehicle to the island hyundai dealer to be repaired per an unknown recall, the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

This was covered by hyundia recall campaign 124. I filled under case # 9878948. Spring repair 2/12/14, sold car 4/5/14, recall 2/4/15. They only would pay for $318 of the $917 total repair and said it has to go to a hyundia dealership. They refused to pay for the sensers, strut mounts , sway bar link etc per the invoice. I contacted the person i sold it to and made a dealer appmt but they didn't show. Hyundia consumer affairs 800-633-5151 told me to file a dispute with bbb autoline which i did under case # hyU1713624. They never responded. Bbb autoline now says that they don't handle recalls disputes but you do. I just talked to them and they referred me to you. Without ever talking to me, while i was trying to get the car into a dealer and waiting for the bbb autoline response hyundia closed out the case. Ironically hyundia would have replaced both springs with oem, all other damaged parts and any damaged tires per their recall. It would have cost them 2x as much as the $917. They wouldn't even call my mechanic who the local hyundia dealer acknowledged as reputable. In our case, the broken spring bent the strut, damaged the sway bar and tore the abs sensor wire. The language in the recall information actually calls for the dealer to replace installed non-oem struts with oem struts so the new bracket will fit properly. Given this, i am surprised that you chose not to pay for the cost of the one strut and mount ($62.1 6 +$135.88) & repair ($37.20) and the spring repair ($37.20). Likewise hyundia chose not to pay for the damaged abs sensor ($175.94) and its repair ($55.80). In minnesota, like most states, parts are subject to sales tax of 7.125%. In this case it added up to ($45.25) which hyundia chose not to pay. Likewise hyundia choose not to pay the shop supplies ($13.18) and the environmental fee ($4.93) which are pretty typical.

When you first start the car.Then you put it in drive .The car jerks a bit before smoothing out.

Brought vehicle in to shop for front end noise. Found needed front brakes, pads, rotor, caliper. Repaired the items.The shop also noticed and stated "has a fuel leak at the tank (should be a recall"). I don't find any recall here. Any suggestions? I'm not making a complaint, just need to know if this is a recall. Thank you. *tr

It don't work rite when i let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas i smell gas but i don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and i keep everything up to the car just don't act rite

Air bag light stay on constantly, and don't go off. I was riding and light pop on and stay on.

While driving on a straight stretch of highway, the driver's side (left side) side impact airbag deployed for no apparent reason. *tr

Today, 11/2816, right front passenger side air bag "deployed" for no reason. Driving at about 55 mph. No impact or collision. Seat ripped open. *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer requests reimbursement for coil springs recall repairs. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked or being driven, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that fuel was leaking from the seam of the fuel tank and the fuel tank needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,900.

My santa fe stay over nite, inside my garage and i notice very strong odor of gasoline every time i open my garage and after i look under, i spot a drop of gasoline on the passenger side between a plastic cover and the fuel tank, while is park over nite, while i am driving i am afraid that something happen, like people throwing cigarette but and cut my car on flame. After i read other people recent complaints i decide to stop using my santa fe, i think this is a defect from hyundai to create a fuel tank that holds water and salt between the tank and the cover. *tr

When car parked smell of gasoline, looked under car on drive side of tank has tiny drop off fuel come from plastic cover of tank and a drop on ground looks it was spread by continuous slow weeping when parked, draw for a while came back parked went back and check under same spot tiny drop on ground coming from plastic cover drain hole, did not seem loose much gas, park over weekend found drip smell and the dry spot seemed about one foot in diameter and strong odor when go near back of car, noticed this at parked vehicle, over night parked the spot is about 6 inches dried wet about 1 inch every day last few weeks. Fuel smell noticed all the time may be 6 six months now did not know where or whose car it was coming, when looked under on driver side before rear wheel about 1 foot inward saw a wet spot about 1 inch, draw back checked it was gas spot around dried impression was about foot this was in morning after over night parking, i open access under the rear driver side of seat can not find any leak from fuel pump or tubes i am going to check on other access hole but that is on passenger side, leak is under driver side of the tank plastic cover drain hole.

Was on highway traveling at posted speed of 70mph when we were hit from behind by a dui driver. This made my car go into a spin and rollover 4 times. None of the airbags deployed. Car is total loss. I received dislocation of my collarbone that needed emergency surgery, concussion, fractured nose, lacerations to head and face, knee and hip injury.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked, the front air bag deployed from the seat without warning or impact. A police report was not filed. The contact received injuries to the chest, arm, hip, rib, and head that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,294.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving and making a left turn, the contact heard a loud explosive noise. The driver side door window shattered into pieces without impact. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair center where the driver side window was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,248. Updated 09/06/16*lj *tr

I responded to hyundai's recall email and when i tried to sign up to have my vehicle's issues resolved and schedule electronically i could not do so unless i agreed to also schedule a recommended service such as an oil change. The site i was sent to is https://autoservice.Hyundaiusa.Com/campaign124/micrositetemplate/micrositetemplatevinvalidate/1424

Takata recall. Just prior to a hyundai recall in 5/3/16 for a defective gas tank, my "air bag" light went off. Let me back track . In 5/16, my car began leaking gas underneath. So badly, that one day while passing the fire/police station in norfolk, ma the fire chief and his crew began pursuing me. Stopping me in my driveway, i was told about the leak and was told i would have to surrender my car, it was a "safety hazard to (all)." i presented a aaa membership card. The chief himself called and arranged a tow to a local repair shop. After 2 days, i received a letter from hyundai corporation stating that my "gas tank was faulty" and was subject to a "recall". Imagine the timing on that? The national office of hyundai sounded just great on the phone. But when my mechanic said he would not touch the car for fear of complicating the warranty, no one including hyundai would send anyone to tow the car. At my personal peril, i drove to the nearest dealership. As i approached the reception area, all remaining gas gushed out of my car. I was given a beautiful current hyundai to drive as a loaner car; i needed that car for 2 months. When the dealership called to tell me my car was "ready", their advisor issued 2 pages of problems allegedly existing and tried to sell me a new car. I have since had someone else look at my car; none of those problems exist. When i picked up my car from the dealer, i also asked their advisor "why hyundai hadn't fixed the air bag light?" over the 2 mths they had my car. I was told that "hyundai didn't use takata air bags." however, numerous friends of mine driving other models of hyundai have received recalls citing the "takata airbag recall." my passenger air bag is defective. The dealer told me "the bag alone would cost $800. Buy a new car!" what is going on here?

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to engine surging issue. *ld the consumer stated the failure would occur 2 to 4 times per month. The failure could not be duplicated. *js

Recently the engine throttle started to rev up and wanting to acceleratewhen i am goin very very slow stuck in traffic or just deiving under 30 mph. I would have to apply the brakes very hard and that wouldn't work so i would have to put it into neutral and wait for the throttle to calm down. I went to my mechanics and they put the computer monitor on my santa fe but no codes came up showing any problems. They checked the throttle cable and it was fine. They told me that other santa fe owners experienced the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sante fe. After the vehicle was refueled, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 55 mph, the gear shifter failed and the vehicle accelerated. The contact had to keep her foot on the brake pedal in order to avoid crashing. The check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot, the steering wheel and brakes seized as the vehicle veered to the left without warning. The failure caused the contact to slightly go over a curb however, the contact was able to apply force and pull the vehicle to the side and park. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,516.

When i put gas in my car it will not start afterward. First it started only when my car was turned off. When i left my car running it was ok. Now it turns off when my car is running also. The mechanic said, it may be a bad fuel pump, cost $350 to replace, but can't guarantee this will fix the issue. I see i am not the only one with this issue. Why is this not a recall?? I google it and there are so many people with same problem. Also with the car accelerating by itself. I thought i was crazy. I see now that others are having this problem as well. Everyone said i imagined it. Why is this not a recall?

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The vehicle tries to slow down or accelerate while driving on city streets

I smelled gas recently when opening and getting into my 2004 santa fe. I took it to a car repair shop. They inspected it and found rust holes in the gas tank which gas was leaking out of! I can't imagine the how terrible an event could have occurred if the leaking gas had exploded when i started the car or been close to an open flame with the car when it was leaking. I have owned many cars in my life and have never had a fuel tank rust out. I think the nhtsa needs to take a very close look at this problem and possibly issue a recall on the gas tanks of santa fes and other vehicles they manufacture that use the same gas tank.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. Immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.

In september 2015 i began to have issues with the anti-lock braking system. The anti-lock brakes engage with no notice. It can be perfectly dry outside and suddenly they connect and start grinding. It can happen at any time, even when the brakes are not applied, with no warning, but almost always when i'm slowing down to less than 5 miles an hour. I have contacted hyundai, but they claim there is no recall for this issue on this model, though there is a recall for this exact problem on other hyundai models. If the anti lock system engages suddenly at higher speeds (which it does) this could cause an accident. The problem is getting progressively worse and now happens every time i drive the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving during inclement weather and attempting to engage the brakes, the abs and power steering warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The air conditioner cuts off on level 4 while driving if i cut it down to level 3 it comes back on but will eventually cuts off completely.. Is there a recall on ac parts, blower, codes etc?? This happens tooo much..Its really frustrating

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle knocked the contact down and rolled over her knees. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle restarted and was towed to a dealer, who stated that the emergency brake should have been engaged. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,300. ..Updated 09/03/15 *bf updated 11/02/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp remained illuminated near the front passenger side, indicating a malfunction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension) and was waiting for the recall notification. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer requests remaining reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the rear driver side seat belt warning lights illuminated, which indicated that it was not connected. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sas needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed randomly. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The part was unavailable to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

This vehicle was driven approx. 1/2 mile from home when power steering and brakes failed. It was pulled off of the road and stopped with the emergency brake. Immediately flames shot up the windshield. The entire interior was completely destroyed as well 3/4 of the exterior. *tr

As i approached a stop light and my car began to slow, it didn't shift all the way into first gear. While stopped at the light, it remained at a high rpm while the brake was pressed. When the light changed, and the gas pedal was pressed, my car "kicked" down into first and immediately back in to second. A few days later while at a stop light, my car died. After a few minutes, it started back up. After bringing it to the dealer (it had died on my three times at this point) to have it serviced, i was told that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. They were able to "feel" the shifting issues when stopping but they couldn't tell me what was wrong with it. Since i've had my vehicle back from the shop, it has been having high idle surges where the resting idle rpm is at 2000, in addition, when the vehicle is in neutral it acts as if something is pushing the gas pedal while my foot is on the brake going back and forth between 800 and 2000 rpm. When the vehicle is in drive and my foot is on the brake, it also feels like my vehicle wants to get up and go (again like something is pushing on the gas pedal). I have taken my vehicle to two different places and both places can't pinpoint what is wrong with my vehicle. It's starting to become a safety concern. What if whatever is going on with my vehicle overrides the brake system and i end up hurting someone? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the purge valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Hyundai recall campaign 124/the dealer ordered the front coil spring on 12/16/2014 and has never received it. Hyundai can not tell them where the part is and has not been helpful in locating another part. A tire burst due to the recalled part so the car has been sitting undriveable at the maguire dealership in ithaca ny for over a month. As a consumer we have not been able to get any answers from hyundai. This is a recalled part and they are not making any effort to fix the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front end as the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was shifted to park to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver's side coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact noticed that the coil spring of the front passenger's side fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v350000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 92,000.

The vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed when just touching the gas pedal. The brake must immediately be engaged to slow the car. Once the car is moving the accelerator works. While cruising the engine rpm surges forcing the brakes to be engaged.This is a dangerous situation in traffic. The previous owner said the vehicle has been doing this for years and she just lived with it. It is unsettling to have a vehicle surge whenever it wants. *tr

Took my hyundai santa fe in for the recall on the spring issue. After returning home and looking at the work order that listed their activity as installing a ?Front spring protector installation,? I called their national consumer help number and asked about the parameters used in evaluating the repair decision. Her answer was: the dealer will inspect and do either a spring replacement if sever damage is found or install a front spring protection kit and spray application (of something) if moderate damage is found. I questioned the parameters for leading to a decision, the first person i talked to said it was the dealers responsibility. I responded by asking for a supervisor, after transfer she repeated the previous answer. I have been involved in many structural evaluations of rusty structural elements. One cannot just eyeball a situation like this, there are parameters for the repair or replacement. I found the supervisors answer, that she could not direct me to a corporate engineering office for specific design parameters and that the dealers would be making the decisions was questionable at best in terms of their answer, with no defined evaluative criteria and their reliability on the dealers to make a safety choice over a economic one. The recall was from hyundai not the dealer i purchased from. There were two other instances relating to rust on this car, the car needed to have its fuel tank replaced a few years ago because it was rusting and leaking gasoline, i have the extended bumper to bumper 100,000 mile warranty. Little did that help, they claimed it was not covered (what does bumper to bumper mean) and denied coverage. A separate issue occurred when the car died about 100 yards from my service garage, pushed it in, they found a corroded wire (what ever) and replaced it. When i called for reimbursement, they denied it. *tr

The first occurrence was tues. Oct. 21 backing out of a driveway and went to put the car in drive. It stalled right in the middle of a very busy road. I put it in park and tried to start it again. It did start but did not feel like it would continue to run. However, it did. The second time was yesterday when i was driving down a four lane road at 40 miles an hour and it just stopped running. I was so thankful it was later in the evening and traffic was very minimal. I put it in park and it did start but again did not feel like it would continue. It felt like it would stall again but did not, 2 more times before i got home. I called this morning to get it right in and never heard back. I am afraid to drive it because of the traffic on most of these roads. I do not feel like i was taken seriously even though i received a recall notice in sept. But have managed to misplace it. I do not remember what the recall was for. The second time this happened a panel light did come on. It was the malfunction indicator light. I am worried about an accident and possible death with this happening to the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. In october of 2014, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The vehicle was inspected and a protector plate was installed on the front coil spring. In april of 2016, while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front coil spring was corroded and rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 176,000.

Received letter from hyundai that the company was "preparing a remedy" for possible rusting springs on my santa fe. I waited about a month for second letter as to where and when to get springs inspected. Called hyundai 1-855-671-3059 got run around no assistance. I can get car inspected myself and pay for springs myself. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Car stalls without warning while driving. First occurrence was over a year ago. I was driving down i5 going 70 mph when the car suddenly died. I lost my power steering and brakes. I managed to coast to the next exit. It started after sitting a few minutes. And i was able to make it home. I've received codes for camshaft sensor, misfires, low catalyst. I've changed the cam and crank sensors, coils, spark plugs, timing belt and assembly, fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump over the past year. Still having the issue. Car drives fantastic for about 10 miles and stalls out. After waiting about 5 min. It can be driven for another few miles before stalling out again. Check engine light does not turn on when it stalls now. Very dangerous when trying to drive in town or attempting to merge into traffic. You never know when it will stall out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle swayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

I brought the vehicle in for an oil change. The gentleman said that the fuel tank has a rust hole in it and is leaking fuel. This is caused by a plastic cover that retains salt and moisture and causes the tank to rust. *tr

Received a notice of recall for front coil spring issue in mail, my front coil sprig is currently broken. Called dealership to have it repaired and told they do not have the parts to fix it or a remedy for me to have a drivable car until it can be fixed. No time frame can be given when they can fix the issue. *tr

For a long time i kept hearing this clunking type noise but we couldn't figure out what it was. Then on sun. Sept. 21, 2014 i noticed some extra play in the wheel. When i made a turn i had to turn the wheel twice as much as normal and then it locked and i had to really pull hard to get it back straight. We very carefully drove it to the auto shop only a mile away. They said my power steering line was ripped open. They said the bolt that attaches to the power steering gear rack sheared off of the subframe. I have pictures. Also since there is a recall on the coil springs for cars sold in the salt belt i thought this also could be a corrosion issue because the mechanic said he has never seen this before. The bolt didn't come loose, the actual subframe tore apart and the steering rack was just hanging there by one bolt and over time it ripped the rubber to shreds. This could have cause fatalities. We had to purchase a new subframe and steering rack to get the car drivable. It seems to me it was faulty manufacturing or a rust corrosion issue. The subframe is a huge thick iron frame where you would think nothing could break it, but in this instance it actually ripped. I would like some compensation for the repairs. I wanted this complaint out there because it could become a safety issue for other drivers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 35 mph, the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that an error message displayed to call the dealer. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that they need to replace the spo navigation system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,389.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated and the contact heard a popping noise. The contact crashed the vehicle into a telephone pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, chest, and back that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The vehicle had a strong sent of gasoline when parked. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, i was informed that it was a gas leak and the gas tank had to be replaced. After the gas tank was replaced, the mechanic informed me that the tank had rusted and that was the reason for the leak. He showed me the gas tank and there was extensive rust on it. There was a plastic part under the tank that retained water and road salt and caused the tank to prematurely rust. There is no reason for a vehicle that is garaged and washed regularly to have a rusted out gas tank. Clearly, there is a design flaw that allowed the plastic part under the tank to collect water and rust. *tr

A strong odor of gasoline was noticeable upon entering my garage. Further inspection revealed gas leaking from my '04 hyundai santa fe. The service station determined that a fuel tank and center heat shielding replacement was necessary as both were defective, leaking fuel, and posed a very high risk of danger. Needless to say, i was stuck paying a very hefty bill to the repair center rather than worrying about blowing up myself, my passengers, or my house. I see that there have been other complaints about the same problem with this make and model of hyundai.

I was in tn when i heard a slight "thunk" and then a continuous rattle under the vehicle. I assumed a broken exhaust bracket and left tn on 8/17/2014 to return to my home in saint louis mo. I traveled i55 in speeds in excess of 75 mph and listened to the rattle for about 100 miles. And then the rattle stopped and i assumed that the broken bracket had finally come loose and is now located somewhere on i55. I took my car to firestone and was stunned to learn that my right front suspension coil spring was missing and my right front strut was broken. An inspection of the left front coil spring also indicated significant corrosion and needed to be replaced for safety. Hyundai has recalled 419,000 vehicles of this type in dc and 20 other states specifically stating excessive corrosion as a result of road salt--this list excluded the state of mo which happens to also use road salt. My hyundai has been in mo for 12 years. Hyundai needs to do the responsible thing and expand its recall to all states that use salt and perhaps to coastal states that have ocean salt. *tr

2004 hyundai santafe broken coil spring rubbing against the front tire. Vehicle was parked in my driveway when i heard a very loud bang that sounded like a shotgun. I went out to investigate but could not find anything wrong. The next morning i attempted to leave for work when i noticed a strange noise. I could not identify the sound so i turned around an parked the vehicle back in the driveway. It was then i noticed a curved shape piece on the ground which looked like a hotdog where my vehicle had been parked. I picked the hotdog shaped piece of steel approximately 3/4" diameter. It appeared to have been broken on one end. After further investigation i found it to be a piece of the coil spring on the front drivers side strut. The coil spring was now rubbing against the front tire. Luck for me this did no happen while i was on the highway. *tr

There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from my vehicle - it consumes both the interior and the around the entire exterior of the vehicle. Looking at all of the complaints, this is not the first time this has happened. Why isn't there a recall?? Hyundai - are you doing anything to help your customers????? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated erroneously. The contact stated that the failure occurred while shifting into drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank was crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side front coil springs developed cracks. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer could not provide a specific timeframe for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

After pulling into traffic, i lifted my foot from the accelerator when i reached my desired speed. However, the vehicle continued to accelerate. I applied the brake, and the engine continued to rev for 1 or 2 seconds. There was no accident on this occasion, but it was terrifying, and i had my child in the vehicle. *tr

My oil changing place thought i had a power steering fluid leak, so i took it to the dealer to check. The real problem was the front right axle boot was leaking badly (covered by the power train warranty), but they found that the right and left control arm bushings had collapsed and the sensors were frozen in place. After they fixed these, the mechanic took it for a test drive, and during the test drive, the right front coil snapped. I am told that i must now replace both left and right front coils and have the car re-aligned. The coils should be on recall, as obviously there is a defect in the manufacturing. *tr

Whenever i get gas and which i dread , once i fill up the tank or just put a few gallons and i turn the ignition it grinds like it is trying to start . Eventually it will turn over or i will hear a pop. I am afraid at some point with that pop that it will catch on fire. This happens every time i fill the vehicle with gas. Could someone please let me know what the resolution is. *js

Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from car. Could see gas leaking from under car. The local hyundai dealer says the gas tank has corroded, and must be replaced. Contacted hyundai usa and was told the warranty on the gas tank had expired, and that i was not eligible for any assistance (tough luck). *tr

While looking for a parking place, the air bag in the back of the driver side front seat spontaneously deployed, injuring my back and my left knee. My chiropractor got my back somewhat repaired, but my knee ended up having a meniscus tear that has not yet been repaired. Hyundai is willing to replace what my insurance company paid out for medical care and to fix my car. I will be having medical issues for the rest of my life thanks to this air bag incident. I believe hyundai should pay for all future medical issues resulting from this incident but .... They investigated and are saying that the "computer shows an impact severe enough to cause the deployment" so they are willing to replace the seat and reimburse only the insurance company. They say future medical issues are my responsibility. I do not believe this should be this way. Their product caused it, they should be responsible! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph over railroad tracks, he heard a popping sound. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the front passenger's coil spring had fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 101,000. Updated 06/17/14 ma updated 8/17/17*cn

Dear nhtsa - my santa fe had a malfunction at 65 mph that causes the car to abruptly slow down and run in only third gear. This is a huge distraction to the driver and could easily cause an accident. The codes are P0121 and P0733 which have to do with a throttle/accelerator position sensor and a third gear ratio mismatch. I believe the way this works is the accelerator position sensor sends a signal to the electronic throttle system module which activates an ets motor on the throttle body which opens/closes the throttle butterfly damper based on a computed error signal. Upon researching this on hyundai forums it was very apparent that this malfunction is very common and very dangerous. I searched the current recalls and this is not one of the two recalls i could find for this vehicle. But in 50% of the cases i read about it appeared that either the accelerator sensor or throttle sensor is a common failure. I really think this should be investigated. There are also some other items that can cause these sensors to see this mismatch and give the engine/transmission the fault code which causes the car to either go into "limp" mode or single gear mode. Although both are at different speeds it basically limits the car to a maximum rpm and causes it to either run in one gear or not shift above a gear, for example 3rd gear into overdrive. This seems to be a common fault that is extremely dangerous when running at or near highway speeds due to the unexpected nature of the event and the speed change and noise it can cause thus surprising the driver which may cause them to stop or pull over unexpectedly. Other malfunctions that can cause this are mass air flow sensor, fuel injector o-ring faulty and leaky intake manifolds among others. This serious issue that should be investigated and redesigned or repaired on these vehicles. *tr

Pulling into parking space when car suddenly accelerated and went up onto a 6 inch sidewalk barrier. Drivers foot was firmly on the brake but car accelerated anyway . Driver put car in neutral to keep from going forward and stop. Very very scary and thankful no one was walking in front of us. *tr

Got into car morning of the tenth. Car was making noise. Parked car. Husband took look at it notice heat shield lose. That did not turn out to be noise.On closer inspection notice broken coil spring front drivers side. Funny they are recalling this model car for this potential problem, but my 2004 santa fe actually had this failure and it is not covered ! *tr

This vehicle has been driven extensively year round, including snowy northeast ohio winters. On a somewhat cold day in march 2014, my 2004 santa fe sat outside on a surface lot for approximately 14 hours. As i pulled my car out of the parking space, the car lurched to the front right and came to a halt. I had pulled forward approximately 3 feet, had turned the wheel slightly to the right, and just began to hit the gas to pull out of the parking space. It was quite obvious that my front right tire had blown violently. No accidents occured with other vehicles and no injuries occured; however, should someone have been standing near the front right tire, someone may have been hurt. While trying to change the tire, it became obvious that the spring had broken and made contact with the tire. The vehicle needed to be towed on a flatbed and repairs were made. I still own the vehicle, and i am now aware that this part has been recalled for this exact issue. I am concerned about the integrity of the spring on the opposite side as it is currently an original part. *tr

Gas tank leak near the exhaust system. Cause believed to be due to a design flaw. The bottom of tank was covered by a poly shell. The shell trapped moisture and salt, etc. Between bottom of metal tank and poly shell. This set up a corrosion environment and resulted in leak. New replacement tank from hyundai does not have the poly shell. Note: the vehicle has no rust and is in very good condition. *tr

I had my 2004 hyundai sante fe at the dealer's for the smell of gasoline in the vehicle and when walking behind the car. It was told there was a small leak in the gas tank due to rust. The vehicle is not 9.5 years old has approximately 82,000 miles on it - have regular service done on the vehicle. I have undercarriage of car washed after snow storms as i live in new england and know the salt from the roads can rust the car. I was quoted a price of $1,500 or more - "can't tell until we start taking things apart how much job will be". This evening went to go to the store for milk car started right up drove down hill and car started to buck and stopped. Thank god for aaa - called for a tow and the tow truck driver attempted to start car - car starts but then stalls said there may be an air bubble in fuel line - could this have happened when dealer's service department checked for the leak. (i do not have the money to replace a gas tank when i don't know exactly how much the cost will be). Has anyone else had this problem. The service person informed me my car was "old" i don't think 9.5 years with 81,000 miles a gas tank should rust???????? Especially when the car is taken care of. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the accelerator position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.

After starting vehicle and while driving, engine shuts down immediately and without warning. Was able to steer to the side of the street it as it was still rolling. No indications came on as to what the issue may point to. I shut the engine off and waited for a tow to my home which i total took about 45 minutes. Once at home the vehicle started with no issues. For the next two days my vehicle was at my mechanics and he could not reproduce the problem. I went ahead and had the transmission. Flushed as him and i had discussed as one of the last things to get serviced before winter. Later that day i drove a longer distance with top speed about 65 mph with no issues. Just as i was returning home the car shutdown as i was crossing a busy intersection. Luckily, again i was able to steer the rolling vehicle to the side of the road. I attempted to start a few times but after a not so pleasant sound left it off. After being completely off for 30 to 45 minutes the vehicle was able to start again. This time the check engine stayed on. My search on the issue points to a crankshaft protection sensor, but this is not a clear solution and a costly thing to fix if this does not resolve. I see many complaints on the issue with no definitive resolution for hyundai owners even by hyundai technicians as they troubleshoot the problem. This is a scary thing to have happen and some of the vehicle jerks are rather hard and violent. Before these shutdowns become deadly please address. My last experience was 10/18 my vehicle is at my mechanic today. *tr

I was driving my car to pick up my son. I did not crash my car at all. All of sudden. My air bag light came on and wont shut off. I have contacted the warranty company and the dealership. There is nothing they can do. I brought my car to my mechanic he put it up to the computer it read resistance air bag. Its going to cost me a lot of money to get it fixed. My warranty was up a while ago. Its a safety issuse. I just don't have the money cause i just got the car 8 months ago. Already i put in 1,000 into it. I just got the foot module the brakes and now the air bag light is on. Can you please help me. There is also a problem weigh the suspension.

Came home from vacation a found the contents of my fuel tank on the garage floor. Lucky there was no fire or explosion. I took it to the service garage and they informed me that the gas tank rusted through and along with the protective plates, all had to be replaced. Contacted hyundai but they were not helpful. *jb

On day the air bag warning light came on on the vehicle and has never gone off. The dealer told me that the air bag control module had failed. The dealer told me the repair would cost $450!. I could not afford to spend that much money to have it fixed. I have already spent over $3000 on repairs for this vehicle and i cannot afford to put any more money it to. From the number of air bag complaints i have seen i think there should be a recall issued.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 30 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front passenger side and the passenger side of the vehicle suddenly lowered. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front coil spring had fractured and part of the spring had punctured the front passenger tire causing the tire to deflate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the coil spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

While backing out of my driveway, i heard a "clunk" sound in the front of my vehicle. Upon inspection, i found a "c" shaped piece of metal on the driveway. I immediately drove to my mechanic's shop, where he told me that the coil spring on my santa fe had broken on the passenger's side. The coil spring on the driver's side was also cracked. He had to replace both coil springs. He later told me that it was unusual to have these springs break for no apparent reason. I decided to go online to see if hyundai had issued a recall or whether this was a problem for other consumers who owned this vehicle. I found numerous sites where people had written in stating that they had the exact same problem - in most cases, the coil spring broke as the operator was putting the 2004-2006 car into gear to either back or, pull out of a parked position. I would appreciate your looking into this issue, and getting back to me on any further information you may need from me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

While backing out of driveway, heard a loud popping and cracking sound. Got out to look. There was a large "c" shaped piece of metal laying in driveway where drivers side was. Took car to hyundai dealership. Coil spring had broken. Spring and tire was replaced under extended warranty. Concerned about passenger side now that ute now has 88,000 miles that will not be covered if occurs out of 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. *tr

My santa fe was taken in for service during which time the air bag light was activated. I had it checked by my local hyundai dealer and i was told that the air bag module had failed. I was told that the repair cost was going to be $450. I have already had to spend over $4000 for other repairs on this vehicle and i cannot afford to spend any more. I have read on the internet of numerous complaints of air bag module failures on many different models of hyundai's. Since there have been so many reports of the same problem and it is a safety issue i think that there should be a recall to repair the faulty air bag modules. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she heard a popping sound. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the front passenger's side coil spring had fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,425. *tr

I have a 2004 hyundai santa fe, 2.7 liter engine, 4wd. Front spring on passenger side broke yesterday, while the car was in the garage, causing my tire to puncture. Thought it was just a flat but it was not until the car was towed to a tire store that i learned the spring had simply snapped in half. I have researched this and this is, clearly, a faulty part. After seeing dozens and dozens of similar consumer complaints i am astounded that hyundai has not recalled these vehicles (appears to span 2001 to 2006) or been sued by someone seriously injured in an accident. Thank god i was not driving my car at the time. I wonder how many fatal accidents have been caused by hyundai's negligence in not being forthcoming in replacing this part. My current repair cost estimate is $521. But it's not clear if other damage from the spring breakage has occurred. Will know tomorrow. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the sternum. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they deemed the vehicle as destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 105,000. The vin was unavailable. *tr

I left my car parked in the parking garage at school. When i came back to my car at the end of the day, the car was on and running. I had my keys with me. It had somehow spontaneously turned on while i was away from it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while exiting a residential garage, the front passenger side coil spring fractured and penetrated the front passenger side tire. The contact spoke with the manufacturer however, the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis who stated that everything appeared to be normal and no cause for failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive, a loud popping and grinding noise emitted from outside of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the front passenger's tire had exploded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the coil spring and defective tire were replaced. The identical failure occurred most recently where the front driver's side coil spring fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

I drove to work without incident on a major interstate at 6am. My car was parked in a secure lot for 8.5 hours. When i went to leave for the day, i started the car, put it drive and began to roll forward. When the car began to move i heard a loud grinding noise and stopped immediately. I called my husband and had him listen to it by phone. We had the car towed to out local hyundai deal who informed us that the drivers side spring had broken which broke the strut, pinched the brake line and bent the sway bar. Total repair cost was 1053.31 with tax. We opted to replace both front springs and struts because we felt this was the safest thing to do after researching on the internet and discovering that there were hundreds of the same complaint in all santa fe's no matter what the year especially after reading that many of them occurred on an interstate traveling at 65 mph resulting in further damage and injury accidents. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while reversing out of her driveway, the driver front coil spring fractured and rubbed against the tire. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.

My wife's santa fe experienced a failure of the front passenger coil spring over the weekend while parked in the driveway. There were no warning signs that it was about to fail and we are very lucky that she was not driving it at the time. It does have 131,000 miles on it, but i have never had a coil spring snap like this on any other vehicle i have owned. Based on the number of complaints on this issue, hyundai needs to issue a recall for this problem. Right now we are looking at approximately $1500 (still getting quotes) for something that should have been resolved some time ago. *tr

Noise comes from fronted like something cracked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the driver side air bag erroneously deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the while driving 45 mph, the front driver and passenger side coil springs fractured on separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 58,326 and the approximate current mileage was 58,800. Updated 06/18/13*lj the consumer stated the coil spring on the passenger's side punctured a tire. The consumer had to purchase 4 new tires. Updated 06/25/2013 *js

On 12/31/2012, the coil spring on my 2004 hyundai santa fe fractured and punctured the right front tire of the vehicle. I paid upwards of $2000 on 1/7/2013 to have this repaired. I have since traded in the vehicle and no longer own it. I recently received a recall notice from hyundai usa describing the same coil spring fracture that i experienced a couple of years earlier. This recall is called 'campaign124' by hyundai. Today (11/4/2014), i called to inquire about the possibility for some reimbursement for the repair i had performed after my incident. I was informed that this was not possible since i no longer owned the vehicle and the repair could not be inspected by hyundai, i don't feel that this is right and i should be entitled to some reimbursement. If requested, i would be able to provide detail of the work performed by the mechanic who performed the service. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle accelerated to greater speeds. The contact shifted into drive as the vehicle continued to accelerate while the contact was applying the brake. The contact immediately shut the engine off to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 140,000. The vin was unavailable.

The left (driver side) quarter panel glass (non opening) dropped out of the car while it was sitting stationary in the driveway. The glass did not break when it dropped out, it simple became detached from the sealant and car body. This quarter of the auto had been involved in an accident (hit while parked in a hospital parking lot.) approximately two years ago. Repair at that time consisted of replacing the left rear light box and some minor bodywork prior to painting. There has been no indication of an issue with the window prior to it's falling out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module). After the repairs as the contact applied the brakes, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with any repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 13,600. Updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer stated an accident almost occurred again due to this failure. Updated 10/11/2012 *js

I purchased the car used on aug. 10, 2012. I went to gas station on aug. 12, 2012 to fill it up with gas, and had trouble starting it afterward. I have had the same problem everytime i have put gas in it since, and it does not make a difference which gas station i go to, i have the same trouble. I even tried to leave it running one time and it ended up dying and had trouble restarting. I have to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there to start it and keep pumping the gas pedal as i pull away from the gas pump and for several seconds after i pull away it is still trying to die. I have filled up with gas about 5 times since i purchased the vehicle and every time i have had the same problem. The only time it has a problem starting is while i am sitting at the gas pump. Once i leave there, it starts fine everytime until i stop to get gas again. I am writing this on sept. 24, 2012. *tr

It had just rained and in some places on the city street there was standing water. The water was probably between 1 and 2 inches deep at the most. As i drove in the water no more than 30mph the steering without warning locked up. It stayed locked up for around 10 seconds. This is what almost caused a crash at the intersection. I could not budge the steering with both hands. Then after the 10 seconds give or take, there was a small squeal and the steering unlocked. This happens every time i drive in any standing water. *tr

Air bag trouble indicator light stays on after starting engine. Questioned dealer, they are aware of known problem with driver seat air bag switch and wiring causing air bag indicator light to come. Hyundai will not make repair to this safety defect at their cost. Cost is well over $1000.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that he smelled a gasoline fuel odor while standing near the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system would engage when braking to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock control unit module), but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,000.

Stopped at intersection, with my foot on the break, the suv lurches forward and jerks. I placed it in park while waiting for the light to change. I was concerned that i would hit the car in front of me. I drove 2 hours and noticed continued misfiring and jerking while driving. It was ok when the engine was cool, but felt unsteady when up to temp. After being parked in grocery parking lot, while backing up the car stalled, i restarted and drove home. Took it to mechanics next day. At the hyundai dealer now. They could not get any codes and the engine failure light never showed. The mechanic, said that he was 90% sure that replacing the timing belt/crank shaft position sensor/balancer shaft belt/pick up plate would correct the problem...This didn't work and the dealer asked to keep it a 5th night. I have not heard from them as of yet. I'm concerned that my car will not be repaired and am afraid to drive it. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the coil spring broke and punctured the tire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Vehicle shuts off while driving. While driving it will stall and then take off. *tr

I began backing out of my driveway when i heard a crunching type sound, and then it stopped briefly. I continued to back up and the sound happened again followed by a loud noise and air gushing out of my passenger side front wheel. The tire went completely flat. Once the tire was removed we discovered the coil spring had broken and sliced the tire all the way around. It appears from my research that this is a common problem. Luckily i was not driving down the road with my small children in the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at any speed ,the vehicle would lose power and become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for the same failure and the dealer stated that no failures were found, offering no further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 54,800.

Car was is garage. Went to back out and had barely moved an inch in reverse when i heard a pop and a whooshing noise of the front left tire deflating. Car was then slanted/lopsided to the left because the tire was so deflated. Tried to remove tire and couldn't get it off. Discovered that the front left coil spring had snapped off and it was lodged in the tire. The sharp jagged end of the spring is what popped the tire. Lucky i wasn't driving when this happened! *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to front coil spring recall. *smd the consumer stated she was driving at a slow speed, when the front coil spring failed and the vehicle immediately came to stop with the coil spring pushing against the right tire . The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the december 19, 2011 incident. *jb

So many things going wrong back seat belts don't work, washer pump don't work tried to order part from dealer do not have any in us the camshaft sensor pigtail disintegrated from being to close to the engine and no one sells the part have to buy the complete engine wiring kit for one little plastic piece there should be a recall on this i read online that everyone with this car had the same problems. *tr

I arrived at work and two people mentioned that they smelled gasoline upon walking behind my car..Never thought about it until i noticed two days later that i seemed to be going through alot of gas..I drive 6 miles from my home to work every day...I now smell gas in the driver side rear every day..Was told to check if there was a recall on my tank or fuel line...Do not know who to check with inregards to this problem..Am a single mother of two boys so i would like to get this fixed..Any help would be greatly appreciated. *tr

Uninitiated acceleration while driving, trying to stop and idling. *tr

My air bags light is always on and will not turn off. The suspension is horrible, i took it to a mechanic and he said" there was nothing he could do. And sometimes when i turn my vehicle on the engine revels up and sounds as if the acceleration is stuck. Scares me to death. *tr

On 9/13/2011, in san juan, pr, at approximately 4:00 p.M., my mother (74 years old) was driving her 2004 hyundai santa fe at a very slow rate of speed on a wet concrete road. While approaching a red light, and while still far away from it, she applied her vehicle's brakes with no avail. The vehicle continue moving forward and stop only after hitting a car waiting for the light to change green. That impact caused this vehicle (v-1) to move forward and hit another vehicle (v-2) which was also waiting for the light to changed. My mother received a heavy impact force to her chest, shoulders, and neck area produced not only by impacting the vehicles in front of her but also because her vehicle's air bags were deployed. Her santa fe was also badly damaged. *tr

Was having winter tires put on my car when mehanic said had a gas tank leak...He said it was the 5th car of hyundai with the same problem that he saw...Said he never saw a car this young (7yrs) with this problem...Am a single mother with this car..I have had no other problems..I smell gasoline when i walk around this car and when i enter my car...Please tell me there is help...I do not have money and i do not feel safe..Please help me. *tt

While sitting in traffic at a local gas station, my 2004 hyundai santa fe surged to the point where i could barely control the vehicle from crashing into the car in front of me. I immediately placed the car in neutral and the engine speed surged to nearly 6000 rpm. I turned the vehicle off. The car was able to be started again without incident. There was no collision, but it was a very scary and uncontrolled manner for the vehicle to be operated in. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, he noticed that the vehicle would not decelerate when pressing the brakes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. ..Updated 09-21-12*bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the driver was informed by someone driving nearby that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was maneuvered onto the emergency lane and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump assembly had fractured and was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

My air sbag light is always on. It won't turn off.I don't if it is a problem with my air bags or just the light.It has been this way for years.There was not reason for it to turn on. I've never had an accident,so i don't if it will work when needed. I don't think i should for it. I think this a malfunction and should checked by a dealer at no cost.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while applying the brakes between 3 and 12 mph the brake pedal began to vibrate and the abs light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The manufacturer advised the contact that her vehicle was not a part of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,268.

5/25/2011, approx. Time 8:45 a.M. 2004 santa fe lx, 38,828 miles on vehicle. Original owners, bought new. Vehicle was sitting in our driveway, got in to leave for doctors appt., moved about two feet, when we heard this loud noise and air gushing sound from the right front of our car. Went out to investigate and found the coil spring had ruptured and cut through the sidewall of the tire. Thank god we were not traveling on any road or interstate hwy., i would not be telling this. Hyundai motors of america, corporate office was notified of my issue, and the fact the left spring could rupture at any time. They offered in good faith to pay for right spring and tire, but would not replace left front spring. Hyundai motors of america should be responsible for these defected coil springs and recall all 2004 santa fe to replace front coil springs and any other mechanical systems that were affected by the ruptured coil springs. Many owners of 2004 santa fe are not aware of this issue, hopefully hyundai will take full responsibility before their are any fatalities, god bless us, and i pray he will keep us safe!!!!! *tr

While driving on a straight, smooth section of interstate highway my wife and i heard a very loud boom, as if we had hit a large rock or something. There was no vibration that an impact would have caused. We didn't know what had caused the noise. 2004 hyundai, santa fe drove fine. Two days later, when making a low speed right turn, the right front tire blew out. When the tire was removed it was discovered that the coil spring had broken, made contact with the tire and ripped it about three quarters around completely through. After researching the topic i was appalled at how many complaints there were about broken springs on 2004 santa fes. It seems to be a recurrent problem with this vehicle and should be recalled. If the spring had ruptured the tire when it apparently broke, on the highway i hesitate to think what would have happened, or how many lives would be at risk. I believe it is time hyundai stepped-up and recall the springs. *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer states while pulling out of the driveway, the drivers side front coil spring broke, poking a hole through the sidewall of an 8 month old tire *tgw

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed that the striker plate that connects to the taping plate was not properly welded onto the door frame; as a result, the left rear passenger door would not remain closed. The dealer advised the contact that since her vehicle was no longer under warranty that she was responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 100,289. The approximate failure mileage was 97,580.

On april 21, 2011 went to back suv out of my driveway when the front left tire went flat. After removing the tire found tire had a hole on inside wall of tire . This was caused by the coil spring protruding out. Upon further inspection found the coil spring broken. The car had to be towed to a repair shop. I feel very lucky this did not happen while driving at a high rate of speed. *tr

Dies in the middle if road! Almost die. All the time!!!!!! Dies in the middle if road! All the time!!!Almost died. *tr

The driver's side coil spring broke on my 2004 hyundai santa fe at 40,000 miles. I was driving down a street and there was a loud explosion type sound, my vehicle actually felt like it jumped, all the dash lights came on and the engine died. I wrestled with the wheel to get the car over to the side of the road but i was still in the road. There was a woman in front of me getting out of her car with a toddler and i came close to hitting them as i tried to control my truck. I'm so glad i wasn't going faster than 10-15 mph. The repair agent said he'd never seen this happen at less than 100k+ miles, and it took out the brake line and fuel line on that side as well. Total cost will be $1500. As the timing belt also needs changing. Not happy. I see many other complaints of this situation (coil spring going on hyundai santa fe at low mileage), but i don't see any kind of reparation offered by the company or any recall. There should be - this is not acceptable. I'm not likely to buy a hyundai again. *trw

I parked my vehicle in a parking lot at 8am and then by 1pm my coil spring broke destroying my tire and resulting in my getting towed. Had my coil spring broke on the highway i would have crashed *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe has sudden acceleration and surging no trouble lights on. Dealership told me the throttle sensor had to be replaced, so we did that. About a month later, same thing happened. Dealership replaced throttle sensor again, at no charge. Said if it happens again we would need a new throttle body. Happened again, so had the throttle body replaced. Happened again and was told it was wiring that had to do with cruise control. Which i never use. Happened again today 3/16/2011. Notified the dealership that i was dropping off tonight in the night drop. I have already paid over $1000.00 for something that has not been fixed. We will see what happens tomorrow. We maxed out our towing with aaa, so my husband, who works second shift and hour and half away from where we live has to drive it back to the dealership tonight. It started today when he was about 15 minutes away from work. Also this is our only car, and dealership always says their loaner cars are all out. Just wanted this documented and am praying my husband gets back to the dealership ok. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the interior door handles were designed as chrome over plastic and the chrome fractured.. The failure was causing the edges to be exposed, which were extremely sharp. When the contact's attempted to exit the vehicle she cut her hand when she grabbed the door handle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and current mileage was 52,000. Updated 05/03/11*lj the consumer stated the door handles were designed as chrome over a non-metallic substrate. Over time, the chrome cracked and curled up, thus forming razor sharp edges which could not be observed when the handle was in its normal position. Updated 05.11.11

Was just pulling the car down the drive way and the front passenger side tire blew out. I stopped the car and a friend was going to change the tire. He noticed the spring had broken loose and punctured the tire. The car had been sitting in the drive way for 12 to 15 hours before we went to drive it. We had not even made it on the road and was only going a couple miles per hour and about 15 to 20 feet. We were on our way, going out of town and were thankful that we did not have this happen going 65 mph on the highway were we could have been hurt or hurt some one else. Several times a week we have a new born and a two year old in this vehicle. Thankfully they were not with us. This front end suspension problem needs to be looked at, somebody is not going to be as lucky as we were. For us it was the drive way and not driving on the high way at a high speeds with our family. *tr

I tried to start my 2004 santa fe but the engine would not turn over (it cranked fine so we knew it was not the battery). While it was being dragged onto the tow truck the driver's side front tire deflated. The wheel did not turn while being dragged up the truck ramp. The repair shop said that the front spring had snapped and triggered a kill switch to the fuel line which prevented the car from starting. I never heard any awful sounds while driving so the the front driver's side coil spring must have snapped while parked in the driveway. The spring needs to be replaced, as does the tire. *tr

I went into garage to move my 2004 hyundai santa fe out so my husband could put our 2009 hyundai sonata into it. The santa fe had been sitting in the garage for about 4 days undriven. When i started to back up, it was making a loud noise. I got out of the vehicle to make sure there was nothing in the way. Not seeing anything in my way, i continued to back the santa fe out to the street still hearing a loud noise. My husband came over to see what was making the noise and noticed that the whole front passenger side fender was resting on the tire. Upon raising it with the jack, he noticed that the front passenger suspension coil was broken. I even took pictures of it while it was jacked up. The upside to this whole thing is that we weren't driving it at a high speed when this happened. I'm sure we would have flipped the vehicle and been seriously injured or even killed. We have 84,647 miles on it and were always very meticulous with maintenance. We will call the dealership tomorrow, but from what i can see, it looks like an expensive repair. *tr

I have a 2004 santa fe and just the other day my driver side coil spring broke, lucky i wasn't driving it at the time however it going to cost about 1250.00 to fix. *tr

Passanger side spring seperated causing tire damage. *tr

Failure of front coil spring while driving. Coil spring suddenly broke and punctured tire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact would wait for several minutes before being able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and advised that the problem could be cause by the emission system. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 85,500.

I drive a used, 2004 hyundai santa fe gls. Very recently, i was just leaving work when a seemingly very ordinary thing happened to my car. I was stopped at a stop sign, waiting to take a left turn. As soon as i accelerated and began to turn, my vehicle suffered a blown-out front-passenger side tire. As the tire blew out, i heard a loud "clunk"and then a "pop". Surprised, i pulled the car over as soon as i could, off of the main road. I had roadside assistance come out to change the tire, because i found that i did not have the tools required in my car to change a tire. After the tow truck driver put on the spare, i paid him for his services and went to leave. As i turned the wheel to leave, my vehicle suffered another blow-out, same side. My car then had to be towed to the nearest shop to be looked at. Turns out, my front-right coil spring snapped and pierced my tire(s). I currently have 73,000 miles on my car, which is a good amount, but at the same time, coil springs do not just snap from normal wear and tear. The vehicle is 7 years old, not twenty. How could this happen? I found out that when the coil spring snapped, it also snapped the struts and the strut mount, on top of my two tires. The total amount for the damage was about $1200.00, as both sides needed new parts to ensure the best handling of the car. All i can think about is, what if i was on the expressway doing 65? It's a scary thought to know that i may not have come out of this alive. I am very lucky it happened at such a low speed, with hardly any cars around, or else i would not have lived to tell the tale. I have noticed that several other santa fe owners have had the same problem. And god forbid, maybe even more that have not lived to tell. This is a dangerous defect, and it needs to be looked at. *tr

Both front coil springs on my 2004 hyundai santa fe broke the right at 22,000 miles and the left at 32,000 miles. Luckily the vehicle was parked both times. *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe driver's side sun visor broken - hangs in front of driver. Internet research shows this is a very, very common problem for all hyundai models from 2000 - 2010. *tr

I am now afraid to drive my hyundai sante fe. While driving home from work (about 30 miles from home) my vehicle started accelerating rapidly and surging when i was trying to keep it from lunging forward. I had to use the emergency brake and the brakes to stop it and that still did not stop the acceleration from continuing. I drove it directly to the shop where i wanted to have it fixed. It cost over $500 to have a throttle sensor replaced and now it's doing it again? I had it towed last night because i could not stop it again without almost putting it in a ditch. When it stopped it then started not wanting to go at all. This is a dangerous condition for sure with this vehicle. Since last month when this happened, i have bee reading lots of info from other drivers with the same issue. Hyundai does not want to give me anything for this dangerous repair as they don't want to admit any fault. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 5 mph she applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop until crashing into another vehicle. After crashing, she shifted the vehicle into park. Once the vehicle was in park the engine began to exhibit an abnormal increase in rpms and the engine roared extremely loudly until she removed the key out of the ignition. The police appeared on the scene but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that there was a strong vibration coming from the front brakes. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions where it was repaired but the failure recurred. The repair specifics were not available. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/22/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has had a pulsating sensation from the brakes. The vehicle would take longer to stop and there would be vibration in the steering wheel. The consumer was informed there was the vehicle was not included in the recall for the brakes. The consumer nearly had an accident with a semi truck due to the failure. Updated 05/26/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred while in drive or reverse. Also, the contact stated that most times they have been able to stop the vehicle but twice had minor accidents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and each time either there were no codes or they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph in heavy traffic, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the temperature gauge would fluctuate up and down as the failure occurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting further diagnostic of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,900 and the current mileage was 22,000.

Air bag light stays on. Air bags will not deploy in an accident. *tr

My hyundai santa fe was parked with engine idling when a fire occurred in the engine compartment. Fire completely engulfed front of vehicle before fire department extinguished the blaze. Vehicle is a total loss. Cause of the fire not determined. Vehicle received periodic service one month earlier. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled as soon as it was started. She was able to restart the vehicle the following day yet the vehicle abnormally accelerated with an unusual increase in engine rpm as she depressed the brakes. The vehicle would not stop and she then shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was located at the throttle body assembly which the contact was advised to have replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.

When i purchased the car as the second owner in march 2010, i noticed that the airbag light had been a problem from the previous owner. However, the dealer assured me that it was fixed. After purchasing the vehicle in 2010 and before i took ownership i had to leave it with the dealer as the airbag and seat belt lights were on. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealer at least three to four times for the same problems, however was told that there were different codes each time. Was told that i needed to replace the seat belt buckle in order correct the airbag light, however, as of 4/3/12 was told by dealership (herb connolly hyundai) that in need to replace the airbag. Also that the airbag was not under warranty and it usually has to be replaced at 60k miles. When i purchased my vehicle it had 81k miles, given this fact, they should have replaced the airbag prior to me purchasing it. The code that is showing now is B1346 (airbag has high resistance). Dealer refuse to correct the problem at no cost after several attempts to get the problem resolved. *tr

Everytime i refuel my 04 hyundai sante it will not start. It takes several minutes before it will stay running and i need to constantly give it gas. It does not matter if i leave the car running or not, if its running it shuts down. Also tried using different gas but same problem. I have googled this problem and several people have stated the same problem with the exact same make, model, year. This is a known problem and they should recall it to fix it. *tr

Air bag light comes on and stays on when the engine is started and running. Also, the seat belt does not retract every time when i exit the suv. I have had no accident or anything i know of that might have caused a problem with it. As i called them about it however, they say i must pay for the repairs. The vehicle has 82,000 miles on it. I am the second owner having purchased the car with 45,000 miles on it about 4 years ago. I have been on line and noticed there are a number of others that have experienced this same problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the electronic control module was reprogrammed. Approximately four months later the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the electronic control module was again reprogrammed. The following day while driving at approximately 55 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was being examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle has not been serviced. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

We were behind a car going approximately 5 mph in a parking lot waiting for the car ahead of us to turn into a lane and into a parking spot when our car - a hyundai 2004 santa fe - suddenly accelerated once and then again hitting the car in front of us, twice. After we hit the car the first time we tried to brake but even though he had his foot on the brake the car accelerated again. We reported the accident to the insurance companies - took the suv to the hyundai dealership - reporting the incident to them - they did some kind of a test and told us there was nothing wrong with the car. When the car is in neutral the rpms race high - and since that accident i had the car in reverse and it started to accelerate forward again. We looked on the in internet and there are many of these same complaints so why is hyundai denying this happens to the car? *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6) passenger went to exit the vehicle and got their hand cut by a sharp edge on the door handle. It appears that the chrome-plating has turned into a sharp edge, similar to a razor-blade (identical to what occurred in nhtsa action # pe08071 on the hyundai sonata). I have temporarily taped the sharp area, since both the dealer and hyundai customer service refuse to acknowledge the danger of this problem, and refuse to replace the handle at no charge. They tell me that since there is no recall and the vehicle is out of warranty, they will not change the defective (unsafe) handle even though my other three handles are perfectly fine. Hyundai complaint filed (twice), latest date was 3/10/2010 case #[xxx]. *tr

We own a 2004 hyundai sante fe and have been having problems with the sun visors. The drivers side sun visor has broken twice. It no longer has enough friction to hold it up and hangs down in the drivers line of site. The first occurrence was replaced under warranty. The second was out of the warranty period, 70,000 miles, and replacement part is a $170. The drivers visor blocking the drivers view is safety issue. I believe this may be a common problem after it has happened to our vehicle twice. Availability of used parts is scarce due to so many problems and i have found other remarks online about the same problems. These visors should be recalled and replaced by hyundai. *tr

I just got it a few months ago and happened to look up recalls,and seen 3 i took it to a hyundai dealership and they said there were just 2 but one was suspension and they haven't called me about it in around a month nowb

My 2004 santa fe has serious rusting on the under frame. Rust is on the weld points and the fuel and engine covers are completely covered with rust and have chunks missing. A recall of 2001 through 2003 sante fe vehicles does not include ours. We have 64,000 miles on it and well taken care of and we our very concerned that further rusting will cause important parts to give way. I was told by hyundai that nothing could be done but i could write a letter of complaint to hyundai of america. This i did and have not had any response as of 10/26/2009. My vehicle '!@#$%. I am sure this is not an isolated vehicle and probably people do not realize there is an issue because like our car, it looks great until you put it on a hoist. *tr

The airbag system stopped working without ever having been used in a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The airbag system is currently not functioning in the vehicle. The service provider stated the airbag will not deploy if we are in an accident and told us it would cost $1800.00 to fix it. *tr

I bought my 2004 hyundai santa fe new in february 2004. All of the brake pads had to be replaced at 23000 miles due to rusted calipers. However, my complaint is about something much more serious. The coil springs on both front mcphearson struts broke and penetrated the tires. The left front spring broke in february 2009 at about 23000 miles. The right front spring broke on 6/9/09 at approximately 24500 miles. Fortunately, the santa fe was parked in my garage both times the springs broke. Had the springs failed while i was driving down the road or on the thruway, there's no doubt in my mind that i would have crashed or rolled over. Although the tows and repairs were made under warranty at no cost to me, i don't trust the santa fe anymore and i do not intend to keep it. *tr

I took my car into my new local dealer wallace hyundai , stuart fl. My air bag light started staying on all the time. At the time i brought it in, my vehicle was still covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. This dealer told me i had to pay $100.00 to inspect the vehicle for the issue. I have never in the life of owning 2 hyundai sante fe's (this being my 2nd) did i ever have to pay up front for bumper to bumper issues. I am disabled and did not have the $100.00 so i left and then the warranty ran out, so my issue has never been taken care of. To this day, my airbag light is still on and i am concerned it will either deploy or not deploy at all in an accident. Updated 03/23/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact heard a noise similar to liquid touching a hot surface. An independent mechanic confirmed that the air conditioner was leaking onto the pipes, the rack and pinion, and the fuel tank cover, which has also caused them to rust. The contact has an extended five year warranty; however, the dealer stated that they would only make repairs when the steering fails completely, which could result in a crash. She informed the dealer that a mechanic changed the fluids and stated that the crankshaft could have seized due to the rust and caused a loss in steering control. The mechanic performed regular maintenance checks per the mileage requirements. The transmission fluid, serpentine belt, timing belt, air conditioner belt, and power steering fluid were replaced in april of 2009. In march of 2009, the vehicle underwent frequent oil changes and tire replacements at the dealer. At that time, she was never informed of any rust being present. The independent mechanic confirmed that the rust occurred over time. The invoices for all repairs and maintenance work is available. The contact asked the dealer to speak with the mechanic for specific details, but was unsuccessful. She is familiar with the magnusen-mofact 1975 title 15, chapter 50 , sections 2301 -2312 of the u.S. Federal code, which authorizes her to have repairs performed by a repair facility other than the dealer. The current mileage was 61,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

I was traveling down the highway at 70mph when, all of a sudden, i heard a bang and the car veered out of control. It was a terrifying experience. I regained control of the car i was able to safely pull to the side of the road to investigate and i noticed that the coil spring broke. The following day i brought my vehicle to the hyundai dealer and they charged an outrageous amount to replace. Not very likely that i would purchase another hyundai. *tr

The chrome plate on the passenger door handle on my 2004 hyundai santa fe has worn down and cracked. Everytime the door handle is used that crack serves as a razor blade and cuts my passenger's hands. This crack is on the top of the door handle. After hearing about the recall of the 2002-2003 sonatas that are experiencing the same problem. I feel that this recall may need to be expanded to other hyundai vehicles that are experiencing this same problem. *tr

Drivers side coil spring broken. Strut mount also needed to be replaced. I bought this car new in 2004. As the mileage will tell you, i don't drive it much. My car had been sitting in the driveway for a couple of days when i went to go to work. As i started backing out of the driveway i heard a very loud noise when i turned the wheel. I decided not to try driving it. My husband took it to the dealer and they found the spring broken. They said i was no longer under warranty. Fortunately, i was not driving it at the time as it could have punctured the tire and caused a blowout. Since this incident, it has happened again, on the passenger side. This time it had been sitting for about 4 days in the driveway and when i went to back out, i heard it. We immediately took it to a nearby garage and found the spring had broken and was rubbing on the tire. This time the mileage was about 25,000 miles. Hyundai does not seem to think there is a problem with these springs. I think it needs to be looked into before someone gets killed. I don't know if it is pertaining to this complaint, but i do want to mention that at 27,000 miles i also had to replace both rear control arms. There seems to be a real problem with the suspension system on the vehicle. Please look into it.

I was coming home from the store and had just turned into my driveway when my car suddenly veered to the right and stopped. I heard a loud noise and the entire side of my car collapsed on the right side. Something was sticking into the tire. I had to have it towed to the dealers and repaired. It cost us over $500. It was still under the dealers warranty, but was not covered. We feel we should be reimbursed. *tr

Everytime i refuel my 04 hyundai sante fe it will not start. It takes several minutes before it will stay running and i need to constantly give it gas. It does not matter if i put in 2 gallons or i fill the tank. At least one time when i went to shut it off it kept running. I have googled this problem and several people have stated the same problem with the exact same make, model, year. *tr

I've owned 2 santa fe's in a row (2001 & 2004). Both had engine failures around 60,000 miles (both on freeway). The 2004 failed at night in the middle of the arizona desert- these both presented me with a very serious safety hazard. I was driving at 70 mph when the engine lost power and made a terrible noise. I end up getting towed over 150 miles to hyundai dealer. Small block failed and was replaced in both- hyundai covered the 2001 but only covered 35% of the 2004 (86 miles out of warranty). Never buy hyundai's again!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a 7-eleven store. The driver and customers were uninjured. The vehicle has not been towed to the dealer. A police report was filed. The front end of the vehicle sustained cosmetic damage. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer also informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to their establishment so they could inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the contact was driving between 3-15 mph on an icy road surface, the contact applied the brakes, followed by resistance and caused a bouncing in the brake pedal. Suddenly, a grinding noise occurred with the anti-lock brake system engaging unintendently which resulted to an increase in the stopping distance. The authorized dealer was notified of the brake failure. The failure was intermittent and progressed to whenever the vehicle was in motion under any road conditions. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit/module). The vin was excluded the from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 11/05/10. *lj

Airbag light came on. Diagnosed as faulty wiring. Dealer got it to go out, but if it comes back on again they say the entire passenger side airbag needs to be replaced. Dealer cannot say if the air bag will deploy in an accident and says that the manufacturer will not say either. Now, the light is out behind the heater control button. Once again diagnosed as faulty wiring. Faulty wiring sounds like a factory problem to me. All services on this vehicle have been done since day one as recommended by the manufacturer. *tr

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 time of service in nov/2008, the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealership indicated they would not fix the airbag free of charge under the warranty, at which time, they were informed that a complaint would be filed under the california lemon law due to repeat fixes for the same issue. The dealership then fixed the issue. On nov. 26, 2008, the vehicle was hit in a high-speed rear end collision (~35mph) while at a stop light and pushed into an intersection, where it broadsided a moving vehicle. As a result of the impacts, the hyundai was totaled, all rear seated passengers sustained injury due to the spare tire being lifted from the initial impact and raising the 60/40 split rear seat and pushing it forward, the front passenger received chest contusions and the driver of the vehicle sustained upper body injuries. Despite being pushed forward and making a strong impact, the airbags failed to deploy. I requested hyundai investigate the matter, and they determined that although the front right of the vehicle was damaged from the secondary impact, it was not sufficient to warrant airbag deployment. I researched complaints from other hyundai owners regarding repeated airbag sensor light repairs and other airbag failures, including stories of crashes into poles with failed airbags. Hyundai has not issued any recall, but they probably should. *tr

Car shuts off while driving, losing power steering and brakes, while traveling at highway speed or braking down a windy canyon road. Problem includes intermittent jerking, jumping, hiccupping - whatever you want to call it, it's not safe to drive. First month, after brand-new ny dealership purchase, i replaced my throttle position sensor 3 times. Trouble with my current problem began at 4 years, well under 30,000 miles. For a year i had to fear for my life every time i drove, never knowing if this trip would kill me or other motorists. Why did i have to drive it? Because the hyundai dealerships in los angeles couldn't diagnose the problem if they couldn't cause it to happen and there is no error code when tested. A year of fear. Just the hesitation jerking is scary enough while driving, but when it actually shuts down? When your rpm indicator drops from 2,000 to 0 and you're fighting for your life turning the stuck steering wheel and pulling up the emergency brake hoping you don't careen off a winding cliff or coast head on into unsuspecting traffic or clicking your hazards on and praying no one hits you on an oily rain slick pavement at night on the 101 freeway - that is when it really makes your heart jump out of your chest. After 11 months of shutting off, it got so bad it wouldn't turn on again and finally my check engine light came on and they were able to diagnose the crank shaft sensor. In the process of fixing, they made a leak in my power steering hose and damaged my pump. Because it was days after my warranty, the van nuys dealership charged me for the crank shaft sensor and other damage! 33,000 miles on my car. Well, that was november 2009. It's now 2015 (70,540 miles) and once again, i'm okayed to drive my unsafe car. The performance of these vehicles put drivers at an unreasonable risk of accident and since there is no error code, hyundai will do nothing.

My wife was driving on a little st. In fostoria,ohio on oct 16 at approx. 4 pm. Her speed was around 35 mph and the road conditions were good. She had a large vehicle on her driver side as this is a two lane highway. A blazer/bronco crossed from the oncoming lane attempting to turn on a side street (south union street, cutting right in front of our 2004 hyundai santa fe. The impact stopped her vehicle immediately and drove her car into a truck waiting to turn onto little street from the same side street. Although the accident caused a front end impact to our hyundai, the airbag in our hyundai did not deploy. My wife sustained injuries to her left collarbone and shoulder, and also to her right knee, requiring a trip to the emergency room and xrays. She was also unable to work for a short time due to her injuries. *tr

Was driving on the freeway doing freeway speeds at 5:30 am going to work when my truck just shut down. Check engine light came on, i lost all power coasted about 300 feet, pulled off on left and engine died and would not restart. Come to find out, timing belt went bad, also had to replace the crank position sensor. I've got less than 75000 miles on this truck and am very upset that this is not covered on the warranty and that the parts they use to put these trucks together are so cheap! *tr

Engine- defective short block engine car is back in shop now for the 5th time for the same problem. Check engine light on, loud rattling noises coming from engine. Dealer informed me it's a defective factory engine. Brand new short block engine replaced twice and car now back in shop for same problem. No longer feel safe in this vehicle, as twice i had to be towed to dealer b/c of engine failure and i had my 2 yr old son with me. In reviewing this website, i see countless numerous and similar complaints! The engine is the heart of a car so how many new hearts is hyundai willing to put in this one car? It cost more to fix this problem than to just accept the loss and properly compensate me! Repairs are as follows: new short block engine installed; return car same day b/c engine felt "loose"; told it was the sway bar links- installed same day; car still felt loose, next day check engine light on- car returned. This time told it was strut top needed to be replaced- done. Picked up car, 2 days later back in shop for same initial loud engine noise and check engine light on again. Told same problem with short block engine to be defective. Ordered brand new short block engine and replaced again! Picked up car after repair and again, same day, brought the car back b/c check engine light on again! Car presently still in shop and i'm forced to contact an attorney b/c the hyundai's consumer affairs states as long as the dealer keeps fixing the problem, they are not interested in offering me any compensation. How much more money are they willing to give this dealer before they realize this car is not worth another $6,500 repair bill? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the rear driver and rear middle seat belt clip fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving at low speeds, the contact stated that the power steering would deactivate. The dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/21/12 *cn

At 84,360 miles our suv wasn't shifting into 2nd gear, would go from 1st to 3rd. A big klunk would occur around 20 mph. Took into dealership (withnell hyundai, salem, or) in june 08, and they reset the computer. Husband argued with service dept., saying he wanted a new transmission, guy said if it went bad again that would probably happen, and he said if it went bad, would go bad by 100000 miles. Took suv back in 8-2010 with 99960 miles, was shifting hard again, was told it was the rear motor mount, and they replaced that. Then at 105000 miles jan. 2011, shifting hard again, took back to dealership they again reset the computer..At no charge to us, and told us "transmission was failing".

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving 70 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a tractor trailer. The vehicle was destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The failure mileage was 109,000.

One month ago,with 40,600 miles on my hyundai santa fe the right front spring broke and shredded my tire which the hyundai dealer replaced under warranty. Three weeks later the left front spring broke and shredded that tire also. If i had been on the express way, i probably wouldn't be here to tell about it. In the past fifty years i have owned 15 cars and never had a front spring break down much less two in three weeks. Even though the hyundai dealer,patrick of schaumburg, replaced these springs under warranty, i still incurred a $200.00 car rental bill. Hyundai doesn't seem to know what the cause is of these spring failures at only 40,600 miles. Any help as to the cause of this problem would be greatly appreciated. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that this was the forth time they had to replace the oxygen sensor. The check engine light came on when the failure occurred and the vehicle overheated. During the last failure, the main circuit board on the vehicle burned and was replaced three times in the past two years. The failure mileage was not known, but the current mileage was 135000.

Since the purchase of this santa fe in 04 there have been six times where the vehicle had been driven down the road and died. I have been scared for my and my son's life as this just happened on an interstate and if it wouldn't have happened before i wouldn't have known how to react but i barely pulled the car off the road. Hyundai said the problem was unbalanced tire pressure...Obviously they don't respect women. *tr

2004 hyundai santa fe with brake failure. Consumer states that hyundai has not come up with a reason why this failure has occurred. Consumer barely missed an accident by applying the emergency brake and sliding to a stop. *kb the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the abs, however his vehicle was not included the recall. The dealer suggested all types of scenario's for the brake failure. The consumer suspected there may be a defect in the abs. The consumer stated the brakes were applied and slowing the vehicle normally when they suddenly disengaged. The consumer stated he was unable to disengage the cruise control system by depressing the brake pedal, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The cruise control was manually disengaged by pressing the cruise control off button after pressing the brake pedal several times failed to disengage the system.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While backing up at 3 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued moving and struck another vehicle. The contact's vehicle sustained back end damage. On one occasion, while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle moved forward while the brake pedal was depressed. She crashed into another vehicle. Hyundai stated that there was no relevant recall for that failure; however, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 26,603.

Failure of driver's side frontal airbag to deploy on a 2004 hyundai santa fe. My wife was driving her santa fe on a two-lane country road in western pennsylvania. Weather and road conditions were normal, with no ice, snow, or other slipping hazards on the road. As she rounded a curve a car was stopped directly in front of her and because her vision was obstructed by landscale along the road she could not see the other vehicle (a 1988 jeep truck) before she struck it. Damage to the jeep was minimal (broken rear window and bent bumper), but damage to the front of her santa fe was extensive, estimated about $9,500. I called our local hyundai dealership in montgomery, alabama to urge them to contact the manufacturer about a potential airbag malfunction. I was told by the service department the failure of the airbag to deploy was not unusual because the airbag deployment sensors are located well back from the front of the car. Given the severe damage to the car (the front is extensively crushed) and the pennsylvania state troopers observation that he was surprised the airbag did not deploy, hyundai should address this potential problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While idling, the vehicle kept moving almost hitting a pedestrian. The failure occurs intermittently when merging into traffic or at a traffic light. The current and failure mileages were 11,600. The consumer expericed sudden acceleration while her foot was on the brake. Updated 11/06/07. *jb

Upon return from vacation, power steering was moaning, loss of fluid from under front of vehicle. Examination revealed loss due to fluid cooler line beneath radiator. Fluid was leaking onto the catalytic converter inches to the rear of the line. Examination revealed black staining on surface of converter due to skin temperature of approximately 1200 deg. Fix was to replace cooler line. This is potential cause of loss of steering control and/or vehicular fire. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving 20 mph in the rain, the passenger side windshield wiper shut off. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 39,995.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The failure recurred three separate times. As a result of the failure, the contact was involved in a crash while in reverse. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Drivers seat belt stuck in buckled position. Dealer will not repair seat belt. Car is a 2004 hyundai santa fe. *tr

No prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. The vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a fellow coworker to be the fuel pump. Aaa was called to tow the vehicle , and upon arrival, put car in neutral to back it up in order to tow. Immediately, the front driver tire when flat, and it was a result of the front strut assembly breaking and causing the coil spring to snap and pierce the front tire. It has been 6 days , and i was still without the vehicle which was only 3 1/2 years old with 65,000 miles. I was told that nothing was covered by warranty and replacement parts were not available. In order to get the vehicle fixed quickly i had to accept parts from a 2006 vehicle.*ak

I am suspicious of the braking system of the 2004 hyundai santa fe. Once, when driving in wet conditions and approaching an intersection, i tried to stop quickly and the brakes made a strange clumping noise and did not slow the vehicle. I ended up in the middle of the intersection with crossing traffic coming at me. In another incident, while simply driving along the road, one of the tires ran over a shallow impression in the road , not even the size of a pot hole, and the braking system immediately lost hydraulic pressure with the brake pedal depressing to the floor without resistance. The vehicle was traveling down a hill and lost braking ability for approximately 3-5 seconds. Luckily nothing more serious occurred.*ak

The chrome plate on the drivers door handle on my 2004 hyundai santa fe has cracked and split. Everytime i open the door to leave the car the handle slices my hand. It's as sharp as a razor blade. I have put tape around it but this is just a temporary fix. My warranty has run out so i don't know what options i may have. *tr

Brake failure. The rear brake caliper froze/locked with less than 10,000 miles on car since it was purchased new.*ak

We took our vehicle to gary rome holyoke for routine service and complaint of a air bag warning light on. We were told that it was a unit underneath the seat that was bad. They got the light to go off and we were told to sell or trade the car before the light came back on. We were told we were out of warranty,by less than 1000 miles and to replace this part would be in the $2000-$3000 range. They also said it was the side airbags and they were having problems with this part on other models as well. My wife was told the same by the manufacturer when she called. *tr

I have a 2004 hyundai santa fe.12/9/06 my wife and daughter were involved in a accident were neither front air bags went off. The point of impact was the drivers front left. Paramedics as well as myself were concerned that the air bags did not deploy. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed, the speedometer dropped down to 0 mph. The speedometer picked back up between 2-5 minutes. The problem was getting progressively worse. The dealership was aware of the problem. Sometimes the problem occurred 2-3 times a day.*ak updated 10/17/2006 - this problem has been ongoing since the vehicle was purchased. *nm

Last week, my husband was slowly pulling out of a parking lot and was applying the brakes as a group of people passed in front of him. The vehicle spontaneously lurched forward and revved to 4-5,000 rpm. My husband was standing on the brakes but the vehicle continued to move forward; the passenger turned the car off at which point the vehicle stopped going forward--the people in front of the vehicle barely escaped being run over by our santa fe. Needless to say, this is an unsafe vehicle for all involved--driver, passengers, other cars, pedestrians, etc. We were 100 miles away from home on vacation and had the car towed to the local dealership where we bought the vehicle. That dealership (porter chevrolet/hyundai, newark, delaware) has had the vehicle for over a week and is telling us that no codes are appearing and they can do nothing to further investigate and/or correct the problem. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the brakes failed while parking which caused the vehicle to hit a building. The vehicle was traveling 2-3 mph. There was damage done to the front end of the vehicle. While driving to the dealership, the brakes failed again. While the vehicle was at the dealership, they could not duplicate the brake problem. After leaving the dealership, the brakes failed again. *ak

I have documented 8 times that the electrical system has failed in my car - taken to dealer and they keep saying due to corrosion on wires but i find it hard to believe that every 3-4 mths that happens - i do not live near the beach. The car will be out of warranty end of this year and i feel the problem is not being solved. *tr

6/11/06: upon breaking off highway, vehicle made a crunching noise, then a hard screeching stop, proceeded to idle, make a hard stop. The vehicle wasn't recognizing gears, continuing to thrust the car into hard stops, jerking repeatedly as i tried to accelerate. Heading home, it happened again. The next day took it to our dealership. As soon as i put it in reverse, the problem occurred. They replaced the abs module, test drove it and said it was fixed. 6/25: same problem (same distance: 75 miles). The dealership test drove, said they couldn't find problem. I told them to drive it some distance. Service advisor drove it and nothing. They drove it again, duplicated the problem, recorded data. Called their tech line, unhooked rear coupler to see if that was it. They replaced the rear coupler, test drove it and said it was fixed. I questioned if it could be the transmission. Was told they couldn't replace things on a whim. 10/26: problem occurred (same distance). Wife phoned service advisor,he told her the vehicle was fixed previously. Towed it to a nearby dealer. They checked the fluids, reset the computer, couldn't duplicate the problem. Since this time, the following has occurred: 10/31: wrote a detailed letter and sent it to hyundai. 11/04: letter was received. 11/20: didn't hear back, i phoned hyundai. 11/22: representative phoned (i was unavailable). 11/27: spoke with rep; told to contact service manager to set up appt with a factory rep next time they are at dealership. 11/28: sent email with letter to the service manager and hyundai, asking for a call back. 11/29: received survey from hyundai, i responded unfavorably. 12/06: received email from hyundai, again referring me to the service manager. This is a genuine a lack of service from our dealership and hyundai itself. Most importantly it's a safety concern. I ask you to consider this information. Please assist me in any way that you can. Respectfully, brandan pierard. *nm

The 1st -dec. 23 2004. My husband and i was traveling on the interstate and the car began to slow down. My husband pulled to the side of the road and there was smoke coming from the brakes. After getting out and inspecting for problems we got back in the car and attempted to proceed forward and the car would not move. We called the tow truck. By the time car got to the service department, they were able to drive the vehicle. When they did their inspection, they could not find any problems. We went a week later and pick the car up and drove away. Within 2 weeks, a similar problem arose, but the car was still drivable; therefore we did not take it in, but did call to inform the dealership of the problem. In february 2006, the problem came again and the car had to be towed to the nearest dealer. Initially there was no problem found, but i requested they check the brakes and it was a faulty master cylinder. This was replaced. Within 2 months, we were pulling from the driveway and it appeared my husband had mistakenly put his foot on the gas, however we were sure it was the brakes and the engine revved up and continued to move forward. We called and reported and they said we could bring it in for service., however they rely on the computer to indicate the problem. No problem existed based on the computer. As recent as saturday, april 8, 2006, my son and i was driving and i was pulling behind a line of cars that were stopping at a stop light and the engine revved as i put my foot on the brakes. The car did not stop until i quickly put it in park. We took the car in today, monday, april 10 and again, no problem being found. I called the hyundai customer service, who is investigating the incident. My concern is that we know that there is a problem, but since we now rely solely on computer to locate problems we may never get the problem solved. I hope it doesn't take an accident to get this problem resolved. *nm

My pregnant wife was driving down the highway. There was no accident. There were no warning signs before it was to late. Wife saw smoke coming up from the engine of our 2004 hyundai santa fe (odo 24,000 miles). She pulled over to the curb. The vehicle had never done this before. My pregnant wife was pulled out of the burning vehicle by a passerby. Wife suffered a contusion to her right cheek during this incident. She did not know the vehicle was on fire. She notified 911 who sent a fire truck and police officer. The vehicle exploded at least 3 times as she waited outside in the cold, frenzied by the disaster. The fire was so intense that the front wheels were melted. A policeman and 2 fire trucks responded to the blaze. The vehicle has been declared a total loss by allstate. Reliable imports (springfield, mo.) would not even help us obtain a rental car. The safety features of this hyundai vehicle were proudly acclaimed by the car salesman and manager at the dealership. Both the manufacturer and the dealership have been unhelpful in helping us in any way. The vehicle was under a full bumper-to-bumper, new vehicle warranty. They will not accept responsibility for the fire, and do not offer to conduct their own investigation on the vehicle. Hyundai and reliable imports show complete disinterest in the vehicle's spontaneous combustion, and show the world no concern over the fact that this may prove to be a non-isolated event. Since then, reliable imports in springfield, missouri has fiendishly sent me an email reminder to have my vehicle service renewed. The insurance company and hyundai both failed to instruct me to file my complaint @ nhtsa. An attorney instructed me to file the complaint here. *jb

Allstate found that there was 1) water pump failure 2) some form of drive belt failure, and 3) the interference engine had parts collide within the engine leading to a fire. This occurred as my pregnant wife was driving down the road. Hyundai is currently negotiating with me to reimburse me for the total loss. Of course, they are not offering me what i lost on the investment at this point. The dealership was found to not be liable by the bbb; therefore i am communicating directly with representatives at hyundai motor co. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle, and i am curious about whether we are the only family that this has happened to. I can provide you with the 12 page insurance company report; i lack any knowledge of engines and how they work, but it appears to me that this is an extreme danger to consumers. I believe this should be investigated further. Since hyundai is willing to settle with me, it can only be recognized that they know this product was unsafe. I have filed a complaint with the nhtsa and numerous other sites. In fact, i have created my own blog: www.Flaminghyundai.Blogspot.Com, which has links to 5 other blog pages describing my story. What is so crazy about all of this is you can find 50 stupid & petty things recalled at walmart everyday, but a vehicle catches fire and your told "it's an act of god." please feel free to contact me at anytime; i welcome your response. Thank you. *nm

Abs brakes engaging prematurely. 1st instance after heavy rain stopped at stop sign on slight slope abs engaged and kept moving vehicle out onto road. Dealer could not find any problem, however there was a recall to adjust brakes. 2nd instance on snow covered down grade vehicle in front stopped to make left turn and i put my foot on brake ,immediately the abs brakes engaged causing my vehicle to slide into the other vehicle the engaging of the abs brakes increased the stopping distance of my vehicle and caused the accident abs brakes are worthless in slow stops on slippery roads and there should be a switch to shut them off. *jb

2004 hyundai santa fe brakes made grinding noise in slow traffic and wet conditions. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer was involved in a slow speed accident while pulling out from a stop sign at an intersection. The consumer applied the brakes but they did not stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle hit another vehicle in the intersection. Six months after accident the consumer the consumer noticed intermittent brake loss and grinding noise while braking at slow speeds. This usually occurred during wet road conditions. The vehicle was checked at the dealer and claimed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer later received a recall for the abs ecu. The recall described exactly what was happening to the consumer vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for recall repair. After repair the vehicle continued to malfunction. *nm

Engine cuts out while driving, unable to have power steering, car lurches without warning, usually when moving from a stop. *jb

10/11/2005 - breaks failed at low speed at traffic signal - managed to coast to stop before hitting vehicle ahead of me. Brought vehicle to dealership service department on 10/12/05 - they indicated that they "could not reproduce concern. Operates normally" : on 12/16/05 the problem re-occured resulting in my vehicle hitting the vehicle ahead of me at traffic light intersection (again i applied breaks at a speed of between 5 & 10 miles per hour. Breaks initially seem to grab then dissappear with pedal going to floor board with no affective breaking. *nm

I was in a serious car accident back in december 7, 2005 with my 2004 hyundia sante fe. The car was totaled and scrapped thus i do not have the vin number handy. I do still have the paperwork from the hospital and the personal injury lawyer. The airbags did not deploy. I was the only person in the vehicle. I was driving home from work on my usual route on easton avenue. I'm told (reports from witnessess) a young girl came out of a side street and hit me in the rear drivers side which in turn spun my car into 2 other vehichles on the opposite side of the road i was travelling down. As stated earlier i have little recall since the impact knocked me unconscious. I suffered a broken nose (scar still there) and torn left shoulder- which still bother me daily. I was hit blindside and spin into 2 other vehicles- knocked unconscious. I still suffer nightmares resulting from this accident and am currently seeing a counselor specilizing in trauma and ptsd.

Someone turned left and crashed into the front side of my hyundai santa fe 2004, as i was driving straight, going 45 miles per hour as posted on the highway. I was pushed off the road into a ditch. My seat belt broke. I had bruises on my abdomen and chest. I got neck and back injuries, which i am still dealing with after 3 months. I had damage to my optic nerve and a tear in the disc in my deck, according to an mri and a neurologist. *nm

2004 hyundai - santa fe, car surges to full throttle and goes through red lights or stops signs, surge is so great it takes across 4 lanes of traffic, driver is standing on the brake at the time has happened x3, vin is[xxx]. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

There is a safety defect (the vehicle lunges forward when the gas pedal is lightly depressed) with our 2004 hyundai sante fe which we have reported to pohanka, 5200 jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, va 22408 on more than three occasions: dateinvoice no.Dealer comment october 6, 2005353592cause: c40, 39106f00 pcm reprogramming (04-36-012) march 6, 2006364047operating per specifications april 20, 2006367165could not duplicate the concern the reprogramming done in 2005 seemed to help for about a month. Since that time the problem has gotten progressively worse. We think the vehicle is unsafe to operate because it can rapidly accelerate without warning. *nm updated 12/15/06. *jb

A 2004 hyundai santa fe has developed a potential fire/explosion hazard which hyundai has ignored after i pointed it out. Hyundai also refused to release to me the santa fe's "off road" capabilities. This car was purchased new. Can you help me please? *nm

Customer resolution to warranty coverage on the 2004 santa fe due to obvious defect and/or inherent problem regarding the clutch assembly.*mr while driving the clutch snapped rendering the vehicle undrivable. The was no wringing of indication of a problem prior to this incident. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who refuse to repair the vehicle under warranty because he believed the failure was due to improper use by the consumer. *nm

Dt: caller stated all five of the lugs: nuts on the front passenger side wheel broke and the wheel came off. Some damage was done to the fender. Vehicle was fixed by a body shop per the insurance company. Dealer was too far away to take vehicle there. Manufacturer had not been contacted yet. Vehicle was towed to contact's house.*ak

Dt: without warning the passenger side air bag deployed. Consumer did not hit anything or run into a hole. Consumer had no indication that anything was wrong. Insurance adjuster said no sign of physical impact, appears to be mechanical or electrical malfunction. Right side air bag appears to have deployed prematurely. Dealer looked at it and told the consumer they could not touch it because of the manufacturer. Manufacturer said it was turned over to the legal department. Consumer has not heard back from manufacturer. *tt *nm

Usually when there are rainy conditons when i am attempting to inititate driving my vehicle, i have a problem with braking, the brakes will sound very loudly and experience excessive vibration and have extended stopping distance. In a few instances i almost hit other cars and the curb because the car would not stop.

A rock hit the windshield while driving on the highway and the windshield exploded. The driver pulled over, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. *ak the damage was extensive even though the object did not come through the windshield. The impact literally broke the inside of the windshield apart and caused shards of glass as well as pulverized (powder consistency) glass to strike the consumers wife in the face as well as spraying glass throughout the vehicle. *sc *jb

Put foot on brake at low speed, vehicle suddenly accellerated. Held foot on brake to keep from colliding with other vehicle in front. Jammed lever in neutral, tac went to 3000 rpm for 5 seconds, then back to normal idle. Check engine light came on before that and went off next day. This incident happened 4 times over 3 months. Vehicle has had ecm reprogrammed at dealer for 3 "bump from behind" incidents previously.*ak

In january of 2005, i was driving my 2005 hyundai santa fe 3.5l gls. I stopped at a light and remained stopped for a while. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and despite depressing the brakes, i could not stop it from lunging forward. I had to quickly get it out of gear to make it stop, and fortunately did not hit anyone. I took it to rowe hyundai in westbrook, maine (where i bought it) and the service department said they could not duplicate it nor could they identify the problem. On 2-22-05, i was stopped at a stop sign with my foot on the brake, when suddently the engine accelerated quickly and loudly. I depressed the brake harder yet could not stop the vehicle from lunging forward. Before i could get it out of gear, it rear-ended the person parked in front of me. This caused damage to both vehicles. I had it towed to the dealer and have contacted hyundai motor america about this.

While traveling through an intersection at which i had the green light, another vehicle, traveling perpendicularly, ran the red light and my hyundai santa fe smashed right into the passenger side of that vehicle. My speed was approximately 25 mph, yet the air bag did not deploy. The entire front of my vehicle is smashed and the car may possibly be totaled (we are waiting for insurance claims adjusters to examine). Our concern is that the airbags did not deploy on impact, as they should have. *jb

While driving, the check engine light came on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the engine cylinder was found to be defective. *jb vehicle came out of the factory with defective cylinders. It took 5 months for the engine light to come on. *tc

2004 hyundai santa fe - new - sudden acceleration/ loss of braking power--dealer claims no condition found - car is new - 200 miles on it. *nm

The problem started december 27, 2004 as i was pulling up a private drive and attempting to stop my sante fe. As i approached the top of the drive i applied braking, my vehicle slowed and came close to what i thought would be a full stop when the abs brake system suddenly activated. I held the brake pedal down but the braking distance increased and it was then that it made contact with a parked truck. The vehicles hit front bumper to front bumper. Fortunately no one was injured but both vehicles were damaged from the impact. My vehicle had been recalled previously for a problem with the abs brakeswhich, according to the recall noticewere prone to unexpectedly activate at low speeds. I had other two incidents before the recall notice in which this same type of unexpected abs activation had occurredboth at under 5 mph and when the vehicle was near stopped. I feel hyundai needs to address my vehicle status, the safety of the abs brake operation on my vehicle and others like mine, and the cost of repairs to my vehicle and the truck i collided with december 27, 2004. I cannot state strongly enough how dissatisfied and frustrated i am with hyundais lack of responselet alone their lack of action. I truly hope your office will be able to help in this matter. I will gladly cooperate in any way you may deem necessary. Please note: i also called and discussed this matter with your office. I am completing this form as a follow-up to that conversation.

While applying the brakes inside of the parking garage the pedal went to the floor. The driver skidded into another vehicle. This problem has happened three times. The driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak the driveway was on an uphill incline and was covered in snow. The brake pedal vibrated and the vehicle lurched forward instead of stopping. This was an intermittent problem. *sc the consumer stated a recall was issued on the abs. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. Whenever the contact accelerates from a stop, the vehicle surges forward rapidly. He must immediately apply the brakes. The failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 66,963 and failure mileage was 5,000.

The vehicle would cut off, the steering would then lock up and the vehicle would turn itself back on again. *bf *sc

My husband and i purchased a 2004 hyundai santa fe in septmeber of this year (2004). 2 months later, the engine blew. Hyundai is offering only to replace the engine. However, their lack of customer service is appaling. No one returns my calls, i constantly have to follow up with them. We initally felt that a new comparable vehicle was more appropriate. They seem very unconcerned that the car died on a highway in the dark and that my husband and 6 month old son had no heat for an hour nor that they could have been involved in an accident when the engine died. Safety of their customers should be the #1 priority.*ak

Hyundai santa fe sudden acceleration, enging racing while braking. *bf *tt

Mainly the passenger side rear door and once in awhile the driver side rear door will lock automatically and the rest of the other doors remain unlocked. I can not get the door unlocked unless i use the electronic key. However, i have to first lock all the doors and unlock them for this to unlock. The door does not lock everytime, but it happens enough that i am very worried. Luckily, there has only been a few "emergency" situations that i had to quickly get to my son and i was unable to get there because the door locked. He threw up one time and started choking, i had to go through the passenger side and hop the seat. Fortunately, i was fast enough and he was ok. If i got into an accident i would not be able to get my son to safety because i could not get the door opened. I have 3 children at times in the car and a handy capped father who has to sit on that side. I am very concerned on the safety of my child and family members. I have brought this to the attention of the dealer ship i purchased my vehicle from since day one, on uncountable amount of times and i kept getting told, there is nothing they can do about this. I had know idea what to do as nobody was helpful. I wanted to buy a new car, but i can not afford it. My son got the "cars" movie for christmas and within it was this "brochure" and i found this site. Please help. *tr

February we purchased a 2004 hyundai santa fe for our soon to be 16 year old son to drive. Most immediately we noticed an intermittent problem with the vehicle. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle will stutter 3 times as if it were going to die and then it recovers. We have taken the vehicle into the dealership at least 6 times, the most recent this morning. Today they would not even take the car in as they could not duplicate the problem and had no idea what to repair. I took copies of other nhtsa complaints and service bulletins with me in an effort to help them with ideas, but to no avail. They made an appointment for us to come back on october 20, 2004 to see if there are any updates from hyundai that might fix the problem then. After leaving the dealership, the vehicle exhibited the problem and my son was almost in an accident. The car has only 3800 miles on it!*ak

Failure: gas gauge, acceleration issue, and seat belt sensor. *ak

I purchased a 2004 santa fe hyundai 8-25-04. On 9-3-04 i went out of town. About 75 mi from myhome,i was driving 65 mph on i-35 and the passenger seat air bag exploded in the car. Fortunately, no one was in the seat. I did not get hit by any car, i did not hit a chuck hole or any debrie that could have been seen on the hwy. I immediately called allen samuels service dept, talked to phil and he said he never heard of that happening and to bring it into the service dept on 9-7-04 which i did. They gave me a rental car; they said the seat air bag was on back order and they did not know when it would be availabe. I had my car there for 2 weeks. They called me on 9-20 and said this was not under warranty and to turn my rental in. I picked up my car at this time. The tech told me i must have hit a small object like a piece of wood and it hit the sensor.*ak

Few weeks after the purchase of my santa fe, the car began to shudder during acceleration. I have been to the dealership twice for this problem. The first time they could not duplicate the problem. The second time they duplicated but they could not figure out what was wrong before the three day rental car rule. So they gave it back to me sayings it still is bad. We are currently waiting for the service sheet from that time. *ak

Contact states: while driving radio was going on and off along with automatic locks. Took vehicle to dealer and replaced radio but found no problem with locks. While on interstate or for long periods of time the locks begin flipping on and off. Had to replace two interior light bulbs as well. Dealer does not listen to complaints.