2001 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical problems

Filed Jul 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

The suv stalls while driving. This has happened multiple time. While driving, driving slow, taking a u turn. The battery, alternator, starter, power steering pump, water pump, rack and pinion, timing belt, serpentine belt, idler pulley, harmonic balancer, front axles, shocks, struts, some sensors, spark plugs/wires, gaskets, and many other parts are replaced in the last year. Don't know what is wrong but it is scary when it stalls suddenly.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Electrical · 116,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v030000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 163,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. On a second occasion, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 03/24/15

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Djr

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 112,959 miles · NC

While being in park - engine will surge - rpms jump to about 6,000 and accelerates like it wants to go. I will put car in drive and rpms come down but still wants to accelerate. This same thing happens even at stop sign - with foot on brake. Car unintentionally accelerates on its on once foot comes off brake. Check engine light may or may not be on. Very scary situation and almost scared to drive it. This happens every now and then but lately it has been going on for several days. Noticed the problem about 3 months ago.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sante fe. The check engine lights illuminated and the vehicle will not shift properly. While driving 55 MPH and shifting gears,the gear stuck from fourth to third gear. The contact turned the vehicle off. The vehicle operated normally once it was restarted. The failure usually occurred during rainy or damp conditions. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was due to a cracked crankshaft. The vehicle was inspected, and the crankshaft was replaced on march 30, 2004. After the crankshaft was replaced there were no occurrences until may 2005 and august 2005, when the coil was replaced. The vehicle operated normally until november 2006. The current and failure mileage was 88,000.*ak the consumer has provided a recall for the electrical system pertaining to the crankshaft positioner and invoices for the repairs. The dealer stated that the speed sensor has been replaced. Update 5/3/07

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Electrical · 70,100 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer who replaced the crank shaft position sensor. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v030000, regarding the electrical system; starter assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 19, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 54,353 miles · OH

Suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54,353 miles, lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is needed I have taken my 2001 santa fe to dealer 8 plus times for check engine light and was told found tether on gas cap not letting cap close tight enough /moved tether and ran evap test and check out ok . I was told cap loose 8 plus times this problem is on going. Return to dealer for jerk transmission issues I have to push the accelerator pedal to the floor and it takes off slow and once gets power the car jerks starts as if the gears or not switching over. Dealer said do the pressure in gas cap and gas cap not closed tight enough eval test was done. Back at dealer after road trip my car was running after begin parked with A/C running and I turn car off and car would not start thought may battery check and no water was in battery I put water in battery and let car sit for about hour and car restarted back at dealer explain this issue my battery was replace I was told factory battery wasn't strong enough was for santa fe this is 3rd battery with in five years.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Electrical · IL

My 2001 hyundai santa fe had a very bad odor like wires were burning in the vehicle. When that occurred my power door locks would not work and my rear wiper would not work. The smell was so bad I had to lower all the windows so I would not pass out. I stop to check if there was a fire. I took it to the dealer who said they could not find any problem, because it did not occur when they checked it. I was told to bring the car back immediately when it happens again. I was wondering if there were any similar problems with 2001 santa fe's.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 34,650 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated that while parking put the vehicle in reverse then drive and the tachometer went to the red zone. Although the contact's foot was on the brake the vehicle moved approximately 15 feet forward in 30 seconds. Then, he then the vehicle off and back on, and the problem was gone. This repeated a week later. He had the vehicle towed to the dealership, who determined that the battery was run down and needed to be replaced. The dealership was unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. They ruled out a cruise control because it has never been used. *ak update 1/4/2006 -