Engine hesitates. Dealer changed spark plugs twice, oxygen sensor and transmission computer. After replacement vehicle began to overheat and stalled out losing power. Vehicle has been at dealership 15 times and they are still not able to find the problem.
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: hesitation when accelerating
6 of the 209 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 46 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation, loses power, it also turns off while running,and on 2 occassions the vehicle overheated, the vehicle was taken to the service center and they replaced the spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and they suggested to change the gasoline which currently he is using. The vehicle still had the same problem.
4 cyl. Gl automatic , when driving car bucks-stutters,downshifts hesitates for a few seconds in doing this it can cause a bad accident.
When the vehicle reachs approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle bucks, stutters, hesitates, downshifts for a few seconds. When the problem occurs it is like you are taking your foot off the accelerator and then putting your foot back on. We no longer feel safe in the vehicle and its only a matter of time before the transmission breaks leaving us stranded or even worse causing a fatal accident. americas best warranty is a meaningless slogan when a company chooses to deny that there is a serious and dangerous defect in a vehicle.
Vehicle will hesitate when it reaching speed of 40 MPH, before speed can return to normal. Dealer notified, and unable to locate problem. Provide any further information on this matter.
There is a hesitation when accelerating, feels as though vehicle needs a tune up. Dealer cannot determine cause.*ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâs ownerâs manual
- The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following...
- This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley
- Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755,...
- Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes P0705 (range switch signal problems),...
- Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed upshift or downshift - gds analysis.
- Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes P0715, P0716, P0717, P07120, P0721 and P0722
- Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed engagement into drive or reverse
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
6 of 209 owner complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (3%) mention hesitation when accelerating. 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 46 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
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