2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: jerking or lurching

Filed May 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · AL

Gas pump problem keeps clicking and I've replace many party but still like its full of gas but I be on empty.car also jerks like I've been rear ended while driving like it has transmission problems and I've replace transmission 2 times. Gears only work manual it's like the car has a mind of its own .also my tire flew off my car on the back and had to take to dealer ship and they was saying it's some problem they can't help .

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving over 50 MPH, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle. She also felt the vehicle jerking while attempting to turn left or right. The vehicle was serviced by a mechanic, who stated that the transmission was fine and he could not find any failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

While driving at 30mph (2001 santa fe), I felt a big jerk which I never felt it before with this car. After that I made a right turn and my car suddenly stopped and check engine light comes on. When I re-started the car, it started fine.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Suspension · 113,456 miles · MI

Vehicle: 2001 hyundai santa fe I am concerned about the safety and reliability of a key suspension component: the right rear bearing arm. This component, which attaches the right rear wheel axle to the chassis completely failed during a drive on a secondary road at speeds under 55 MPH on april 9, 2008. The steering wheel jerked to the right a quarter of a turn, and the vehicle almost flipped over. The vehicle was towed. My mechanic informs me that this component should last the life of the vehicle. In my case, it is completely corroded to the point where it could no longer support the weight of the vehicle and caused a structural failure. I have owned many cars, and have never seen a weight bearing suspension component fail under normal driving conditions. Had this failure happened on the freeway, I am sure the right rear wheel would have completed departed the vehicle resulting in a complete lack of control and probable disaster. We consider ourselves very fortunate that no one was hurt. However, the damage to the car was expensive. The cost of the repair was nearly $1,000. The cost of the suspension component alone was $567.79. I consider this failure not a normal circumstance and would like someone to inspect the part and vehicle for complete analysis. I have the old part as well as digital photos of the failed component for your review as well as repair documentation. I would like hyundai to cover the cost of this expensive repair. In my opinion, this component should never fail under normal driving conditions and certainly never fail in a vehicle that has never been involved in an accident. This failure has really shaken my confidence in hyundai's design and engineering quality. If we had been on the highway, I am certain that an accident would have been inevitable.

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 Nov 11, 2004 · Steering · 68,000 miles · TN

This vehicle is an "all wheel drive". The vehicle's transmission unevenly distributes power at around 35-40 MPH - causing the vehicle to pull dangerously to the right. This "jerk" of power to the right occasionally causes me to almost swerve out of my lane of traffic!!

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Engine · KS

While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed May 8, 2004 · Engine · 60,510 miles · MD

On june 12th the vehicle started to rattle and proceeded to shake. The vehicle would not accelerate but instead decelerated on 695 towards towson. The vehicle was drifting at 25 MPH. I then proceeded to the nearest exit which was bel air road. I proceeded onto this exit when my vehicle shut off losing all power. At this time my dashboard lights were on. I had no power but my vehicle was still in gear and I safely stopped my vehicle in a shopping plaza. Engine failure new engine placed into my vehicle july 5th the vehicle was taken back to thompson hyundai by my father. The mileage out was 25,593. Thompson hyundai forgot to screw down the engine properly resulting in loud noises from the engine. I placed another call to thompson asking for documentation of the service rendered. I then noticed another screw which was not secure on the engine. In addition, I would be bringing the vehicle back to get the documentation and to get the steering checked. Thompson never wrote up a service slip for the screws. July 8th the vehicle broke down. The vehicle was towed into thompson again. I placed a call to thompson and spoke with gary welch. Gary states there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. we cant find anything wrong with you vehicle. Hyundai representative paid my vehicle payment for the month my car was in service. April 1, 2004 the vehicle was towed in after stopping on 695 toward essex 2 miles before the 95 north exit to new york in the left hand lane. The vehicle jerked and proceeded to slow at a rapid speed. Warranty claim submitted.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NM

Vehicle will downshift to third gear at high speeds causing vehicle to jerk and swerve. Dealer checked cpu and showed no faults. Sent back to huyndi for check up. Said the problem was in a speed sensor. Very concerned about damage to transmision after the problem is solved. Will trade in asap.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · OH

My car lurched (due to transmission) out into the middle of a main road and lurched almost into another car at a separate time, and now the speedometer doesn't work.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Transmission · OH

At approximately 30 to 45 MPH, whether accelerating or slowing down, there is a severe "downshift" which jerks the truck, in the engine as though the engine is cutting out before it catches up with itself. I have had it into the dealership on 3 separate occasions, and am always told when I go to pick up my truck that nothing showed up on the diagnostic tests run on my vehicle and that they cannot figure out what may be causing the problem.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · FL

While driving vehicle will jerk forward , accelerator pedal when depressed will slow down. After a few minutes, accelerator will respond again. Dealer replaced transmission, did not remedy. Currently, dealer insisted it was a software problem.