2003 Hyundai Santa Fe: engine failure

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Engine · 89,000 miles · MO

Engine died multiple times while in operation on a city street going straight, approximately 35-40 miles per hour and on hiway going approx. 60 MPH twice. We no longer drive it on a hiway. Repair shop can't find anything wrong.

Filed Apr 15, 2013 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · NY

I had new brake pads and rotors put on my car last year 2012 because the brake shoe fell off on the drivers side. I began to have a scrapping noise in march 2013 and then on approximately march 22, 2013 when I was returning from the doctor's office my car seized when I was at a stop. It would not move forward and I could not turn. Two guys came to assist me to push me to the side of the road and the car would not budge. I had my car towed to goodyear in schenectady. I needed to replace my brake pads, rotors, and pistons. The repair cost $476.00. The car is now making a scrapping noise again. I have read multiple complaints regarding the brakes for this car and I believe that hyundai or the state authority should make a recall for the brakes, and associated parts. I would like to be refunded the repair costs for last year and this year.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 61,000 miles · MA

Purchased as a used vehicle with 30,000 mi. In 2008 from a dealership with owners manual missing. On 8-1-2010 while driving home from work, the vehicle engine stopped running on a bridge on a busy roadway, causing the vehicle to lose power steering and power brakes. Other vehicles in the area had to take evasive action causing a immediate hazardous condition. Upon having the vehicle towed to a repair garage, it was determined that the cause of the catastrophic engine failure was the result of a defective timing belt that was a known issue for this model and make of vehicle. The manufacturer recommended changing of the timing belt was to be 60,000 miles, thus telling me the belt should have been changed in 2007 at the 60,000 mile mark. As you can see, I bought the vehicle in 2008 will 30,000 miles on it (no owners manual). I was told I was to be responsible for the cost of the replacement motor, which of course was a used motor because they redesigned the 3.5 liter engine in 2005 when this problem was evident and those engines would not fit my 2003. Why was there not a recall then on this for engine failure at that time? They had replaced the belt with a new design timing chain for the newer vehicles. While my vehicle was under repair, another 2003 santa fe was also in for the same issue. Fortunately, I was not injured, but the possibility was there. A minute earlier, I was traveling down a steep grade prior to the engine failure. This looks like an inherent problem for the hyundai 3.5 liter engine, they had to get my replacement engine from texas. Were used car buyers aware of this problem with the hyundai 3.5 liter engine models prior to 2006? This is a serious safety violation. The vehicle engine failed without warning! How about hyundai reimbursing me $4000.00?

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Engine, Suspension · 17,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed without warning. This occurred while driving at various speeds and while at a stop. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was noticed the undercarriage had corrosion, the windshield was etched on the passenger side above the windshield wiper, and the vehicle vibrated. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has not been alerted.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 8,019 miles · CT

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, and replace it. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Then, mechanic replaced the engine compartment relay, fuel sensor assembly, and the computer module. *ak consumer stated there has been 6 incidents/failures that are causing serious concerns with starting and stalling. It became more frequent and started happening while driving santa fe on roads and highway. Consumer have confidence in the vehicle and fear of it stalling in the center lane where there is little options except getting hit and possible getting seriously injured.