2002 Hyundai Santa Fe: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 12,000 miles · WV

The belt that runs the alternater has broken twice and continuously is squealing it wont keep speed when going up hill and wont let battery charge correctly to keep running will stop when it is being ran

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Body · 164,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, a loud squeaking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 30 MPH down a slight decline, pressure was applied to the brakes and she heard a grinding sound. The brakes did not function and after repeated pressure to the emergency brake he was able to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure became progressively worse over time and began to recur more frequently. The vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers and independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. Both the front and rear brakes have been replaced but the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2010 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 25 MPH, she heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The failure was contributed to corrosion on the rear suspension arm. The contact verified that she had previously received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09v123000 (suspension: rear) and was advised by the dealer that the failure was directly related to the recall. The dealer stated that the parts needed to make the recall repairs were not available and that the vehicle was deemed as unsafe to operate. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the approximate current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2007 · Brakes · NY

Grinding and other odd noises when braking in my 2002 sante fe. Purchased the car new and I have replaced the hydraulic brakes once a year since I purchased it. I have complained to two different hyundai dealerships and to hydundai motor corporation. Itself and was told that I must be a brake rider and city driver. Either of these is true. I have never had to replace brakes every 8-10,000 miles on any car I have ever owned. I was told a complete, full brake job must be done each time because the rotors are so thin that there is little margin for error of over resurfacing. This could cause a very serious situation. I was told by one service manager from one hyundai dealership that he would never allow his wife and children in this particular car with turned down rotors and that he would rather lay out the hundreds of dollars on constantly replacing the front brakes for piece of mind. I was spoken to like I was an idiot by hyundai customer service line when I complained and my concerns of an inferior braking system were ignored. I have just had my fifth set of front brakes put on the car and was actually told by a new service manager that between him and I, that the brake pads were made for a small vehicle not an SUV of this size, and that this car was known for brake problems. This only confirmed what I tried to explain to hyundai as was also told to me by two other private party repair centers. I now refuse to allow hyundai to charge me almost double the price to replace their inferior, cheap braking system. They apparently put cheap, horrible wear and tear parts in their car, so you will need to replace them very regularly. Resulting in them making a bundle and then some back on their oh so great bumper to bumper warranty. I actually saw their brake pad and it is small.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Brakes · MD

There have been numerous issues with my 2002 santa fe. The first being 6 months after purchasing the vehicle. I heard a constant grinding noise and noticed the vehicle suspsenion not responding smoothly. When the dealer checked the problem, they determined that the front bearings needed to be replaced, but there were no problems with the brakes. Since this time, I have had the brakes checked frequently, (since I perceive a frequent problem with grinding and problems stopping...the car doesn't stop well)...and I'm often afraid it won't stop. This summer after having the brakes checked, while parallel parking, the car would not stop when the brakes were applied resulting in my vehicle hitting another parked car. The vehicle did not stop until I quickly put the car in park and turned it off...not yet being in the spot completely. My rear brakes have been replaced every 6 - 8 months since the car was purchased. My mechanic states that the brakes for the santa fe's are configured like small car brakes and are not sufficient for this size vehicle thus requiring them to be replaced often. Another, separate incident occured approx 6 months ago, again when the car would not stop (heard a clicking/grinding noise). Had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told the ball joints (I think it was also the ball joints) and front axle needed to be replaced. Dealer said he had never seen anything like the crack in the axle, but was not user caused.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Brakes · PA

Consumer experienced an alarming grinding sound when attempting to brake. Grinding sound of the brakes occurred several times while on snow-covered roads. (nar) *la once the vehicle was driven about 30 minutes the brakes worked fine.