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.
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: engine stalls while driving
21 of the 209 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 82,223
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
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
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
Crankshaft sensor failure 2001 santa fe 4 cyl. While driving vehicle stalled.
Crankshaft sensor failed on my 2001 4 cylinder hyundai santa fe. The car suddenly stalled and would not restart. I was driving on busy street in the winter evening and, at the time, was on crutches and unable to navigate on foot. I waited in 20 degree weather for about 45 minutes until a police person rescued me.
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.
2001 santa fe 4 cylinder repeatedly stalled, wouldn't start. Dealership where purchased had car for 2 full days, couldn't find the problem. Private mechanic replaced crankcase sensor, problem solved. Faulty crankcase sensor subject of recall for 6 cylinder engine on same model.
Dt:the contact stated the cps capacitor that is with the crank shaft position sensor is not working properly and as a result the vehicle stalled on the freeway. The dealership ran a diagnostic test and this problem came up as a critical code. The consumer found the federal safety agency recall 03v030000 for this problem but the dealership told her this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak updated 2/7/2006 -
2001 santa fe 4 cylinder car stalled,wouldn't start, had to replace crankcase position sensor, old part not available, exact same problem subject of recall campaign for 6 cylinder engine of same model car, hyundai refuses to assist.
Vehicle stalled at any speed while driving. Intermittently vehicle would restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer on two separate occasions, but problem recurred.
While driving at 25 MPH, the consumer heard a screeching sound that was followed by a loud bumping noise. The vehicle soon stalled and would not restart. The dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the four wheel drive transfer case needed replacement. *ak the ball joint and the front wheel bearing was replaced. *sc
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
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- This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- Ata solenoid diagnostic codes P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system diagnosis
- Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes P0715, P0717, P0720, P0721, P0722
- Drivability conditions
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
21 of 209 owner complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (10%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
There are 0 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
Ball joint 31Jerking 12Loss of power 9Won't start 8Check engine light 6Hesitation 6Coil spring 5Power steering loss 5
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