2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: loss of power steering

Filed Jan 1, 2017 · Body, Steering · 130,000 miles · CT

Subframe/engine cradle rot to point of separation, loss of steering and vehicle control. My newly licensed grand-daughter took it for a short about town drive, not getting more than a quarter mile before the wheel snapped out of her hands and the vehicle headed for the center line. She managed to get it to the side of the road. Both front wheels were in different directions, movement forward was sloppy. Aweful noises coming from below. Fluids leaking. I knew there was rust underneath but not such greatly weakened parts. Img_6087.jpg

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · MA

Rear suspension: lost steering going over a bridge. Looked under car and all rods and springs are rusted out with huge rusted holes. Cracked and rusted, entire rear suspension needs to be replaced.

Filed May 30, 2006 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NJ

On may 7th my car was towed into the maxon dealership with complaints of clunking noise under the hood and lost of power. The service on my vehicle was completed on may 9th. I was told that I needed to replace my driver belts and a computerized problem was the cause of power. On may 28th (memorial day weekend) while coming home from virginia I suddenly lost steering power on interstate 95 in maryland. I had my three children in the car along with my cousin and her daughter. We were all very scared! My car was then towed to the hyundai dealership in laurel, md. I received a call from the service advisor who advised me that when my driver belts were replaced they were too tight which in turn cracked my pulley and damage my power steering pump. He advised me that the both will have to be repaired and that a tensioner will be added. I contacted maxon hyundai, who simply stated " the repairs will be done under my warranty" end of story. We and my family could have lost our lives in an instant because of the technicians error and for maxon to not recognize that error is a major problem. I was not offered to be reimbursed for the original repairs made, nor did they offer to reimbursed for the cost of the rental, nor did they offer to bring my car from maryland to new jersey, they offered me nothing. My car has been to them on numerous occasions and always seem to go back within two months for the same problem. Do the owners of maxon realize how precious a life is? My life and the lives of my children were spared this time, but what happens to their next customer where they decide to cut corners?

Filed Oct 14, 2002 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle dash brake and alternator lights come on when vehicle splashes through water puddles. On all occasions I also lose power steering constrol. The dealer's response to the problem reported is simply not to splash water while going over puddles. This is very difficult to do during thunder storms for which tampa bay is well known. Water is obviously getting into the alternator and wetting the power steering system. On one occasion I lost power steering as I was negotiating a right turn. Very dangerous situation. Mr

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Steering · CA

When driving at any speed and without any prior warning steering wheel locks up, causing loss of steering capability. Consumer turned vehicle off and restarted it in which steering wheel unlocked. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.