2001 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission complaints

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 133,000 miles · PA

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

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Transmission · 64,300 miles · NY

Complained of clutch not being right 10-3-01 15000 miles, no problem found, always felt wrong, clutch/pressure plate/flywheel in pieces now at 64000 nothing covered under "america's best warranty" car only 3 yrs old. Was told flywheel cost is $1114. + $975 +tax to repair at dealer but didn't trust sales pitch sevice rep was giving about flywheel not being able to be resurfaced before car was even looked at only can be replaced. Decided to have car fixed elsewhere for a cost of approx. $2000.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Transmission · 53,300 miles · CT

During vehicle inspection dealership informed the consumer that the front passenger axle snapped and oil leak onto the alternator. *ak *sc

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 Nov 8, 2003 · Body, Steering · 19,327 miles · TX

Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. Noise appears to come under the carriage. Taken several times to the dealer and they are unable to locate the source of the problem. Have a written complain with hyundai.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · LA

Nar 05/21/2003 *mr with out notification the consumers purchased the vehicle branded as a lemon. Problems occurred with the transmission, air conditioner compressor, headlight dimmers, and electrical system was faulty. They're requesting the dealership to buy back the vehicle.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Transmission · WI

Sppedometer out by 7.75% , o2 was a recall never contacted by mfg hyundai replacing when owners stop in for service, also owners on santa fe forum having alternator problems numerous alternators being replaced (ecu reprogramming)on case by case basis?

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · PR

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.

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 Jan 11, 2002 · Transmission · FL

While driving owner heard a clicking noise from under the hood. Had vehicle towed. Was informed by dealership that problem was in transmission. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · CT

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.

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.