2004 Hyundai Santa Fe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Suspension · 157,713 miles · MN

This was covered by hyundia recall campaign 124. I filled under case # 9878948. Spring repair 2/12/14, sold car 4/5/14, recall 2/4/15. They only would pay for $318 of the $917 total repair and said it has to go to a hyundia dealership. They refused to pay for the sensers, strut mounts , sway bar link etc per the invoice. I contacted the person I sold it to and made a dealer appmt but they didn't show. Hyundia consumer affairs 800‑633‑5151 told me to file a dispute with bbb autoline which I did under case # hyu1713624. They never responded. Bbb autoline now says that they don't handle recalls disputes but you do. I just talked to them and they referred me to you. Without ever talking to me, while I was trying to get the car into a dealer and waiting for the bbb autoline response hyundia closed out the case. Ironically hyundia would have replaced both springs with oem, all other damaged parts and any damaged tires per their recall. It would have cost them 2x as much as the $917. They wouldn't even call my mechanic who the local hyundia dealer acknowledged as reputable. In our case, the broken spring bent the strut, damaged the sway bar and tore the ABS sensor wire. The language in the recall information actually calls for the dealer to replace installed non-oem struts with oem struts so the new bracket will fit properly. Given this, I am surprised that you chose not to pay for the cost of the one strut and mount ($62.1 6 +$135.88) & repair ($37.20) and the spring repair ($37.20). Likewise hyundia chose not to pay for the damaged ABS sensor ($175.94) and its repair ($55.80). In minnesota, like most states, parts are subject to sales tax of 7.125%. In this case it added up to ($45.25) which hyundia chose not to pay. Likewise hyundia choose not to pay the shop supplies ($13.18) and the environmental fee ($4.93) which are pretty typical.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118,000 miles · CT

Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was undergoing an alignment, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the front coil springs were rusted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle was unstable when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to cautiously apply the brake pedal and, at times, depress the brake pedal with force to ensure that the vehicle would stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v435000 (suspension) and 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the manufacturer issued three tsbs for the brakes and three tsbs for the suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Well my vehicle has experienced the ABS issue that has been recalled on other 04 santa fes as well as the corrosion from road salt to the coil springs. They are corroded and have completely snapped. My car is within the years and model for those recalls but it is not included in that recall,but I my vehicle is having those exact issues addressed in the recall

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Brakes · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving during inclement weather and attempting to engage the brakes, the ABS and power steering warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while applying the brakes between 3 and 12 MPH the brake pedal began to vibrate and the ABS light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The manufacturer advised the contact that her vehicle was not a part of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,268.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

2004 hyundai santa fe with brake failure. Consumer states that hyundai has not come up with a reason why this failure has occurred. Consumer barely missed an accident by applying the emergency brake and sliding to a stop. *kb the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the ABS, however his vehicle was not included the recall. The dealer suggested all types of scenario's for the brake failure. The consumer suspected there may be a defect in the ABS. The consumer stated the brakes were applied and slowing the vehicle normally when they suddenly disengaged. The consumer stated he was unable to disengage the cruise control system by depressing the brake pedal, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The cruise control was manually disengaged by pressing the cruise control off button after pressing the brake pedal several times failed to disengage the system.

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Transmission · 75 miles · IL

6/11/06: upon breaking off highway, vehicle made a crunching noise, then a hard screeching stop, proceeded to idle, make a hard stop. The vehicle wasn't recognizing gears, continuing to thrust the car into hard stops, jerking repeatedly as I tried to accelerate. Heading home, it happened again. The next day took it to our dealership. As soon as I put it in reverse, the problem occurred. They replaced the ABS module, test drove it and said it was fixed. 6/25: same problem (same distance: 75 miles). The dealership test drove, said they couldn't find problem. I told them to drive it some distance. Service advisor drove it and nothing. They drove it again, duplicated the problem, recorded data. Called their tech line, unhooked rear coupler to see if that was it. They replaced the rear coupler, test drove it and said it was fixed. I questioned if it could be the transmission. Was told they couldn't replace things on a whim. 10/26: problem occurred (same distance). Wife phoned service advisor,he told her the vehicle was fixed previously. Towed it to a nearby dealer. They checked the fluids, reset the computer, couldn't duplicate the problem. Since this time, the following has occurred: 10/31: wrote a detailed letter and sent it to hyundai. 11/04: letter was received. 11/20: didn't hear back, I phoned hyundai. 11/22: representative phoned (I was unavailable). 11/27: spoke with rep; told to contact service manager to set up appt with a factory rep next time they are at dealership. 11/28: sent email with letter to the service manager and hyundai, asking for a call back. 11/29: received survey from hyundai, I responded unfavorably. 12/06: received email from hyundai, again referring me to the service manager. This is a genuine a lack of service from our dealership and hyundai itself. Most importantly it's a safety concern. I ask you to consider this information. Please assist me in any way that you can. Respectfully, brandan pierard.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · VT · crash

Abs brakes engaging prematurely. 1st instance after heavy rain stopped at stop sign on slight slope ABS engaged and kept moving vehicle out onto road. Dealer could not find any problem, however there was a recall to adjust brakes. 2nd instance on snow covered down grade vehicle in front stopped to make left turn and I put my foot on brake ,immediately the ABS brakes engaged causing my vehicle to slide into the other vehicle the engaging of the ABS brakes increased the stopping distance of my vehicle and caused the accident ABS brakes are worthless in slow stops on slippery roads and there should be a switch to shut them off.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Brakes · MD · crash

2004 hyundai santa fe brakes made grinding noise in slow traffic and wet conditions. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer was involved in a slow speed accident while pulling out from a stop sign at an intersection. The consumer applied the brakes but they did not stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle hit another vehicle in the intersection. Six months after accident the consumer the consumer noticed intermittent brake loss and grinding noise while braking at slow speeds. This usually occurred during wet road conditions. The vehicle was checked at the dealer and claimed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer later received a recall for the ABS ecu. The recall described exactly what was happening to the consumer vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for recall repair. After repair the vehicle continued to malfunction.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI · crash

While applying the brakes inside of the parking garage the pedal went to the floor. The driver skidded into another vehicle. This problem has happened three times. The driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak the driveway was on an uphill incline and was covered in snow. The brake pedal vibrated and the vehicle lurched forward instead of stopping. This was an intermittent problem. *sc the consumer stated a recall was issued on the ABS.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · MI · crash

The problem started december 27, 2004 as I was pulling up a private drive and attempting to stop my sante fe. As I approached the top of the drive I applied braking, my vehicle slowed and came close to what I thought would be a full stop when the ABS brake system suddenly activated. I held the brake pedal down but the braking distance increased and it was then that it made contact with a parked truck. The vehicles hit front bumper to front bumper. Fortunately no one was injured but both vehicles were damaged from the impact. My vehicle had been recalled previously for a problem with the ABS brakeswhich, according to the recall noticewere prone to unexpectedly activate at low speeds. I had other two incidents before the recall notice in which this same type of unexpected ABS activation had occurredboth at under 5 MPH and when the vehicle was near stopped. I feel hyundai needs to address my vehicle status, the safety of the ABS brake operation on my vehicle and others like mine, and the cost of repairs to my vehicle and the truck I collided with december 27, 2004. I cannot state strongly enough how dissatisfied and frustrated I am with hyundais lack of responselet alone their lack of action. I truly hope your office will be able to help in this matter. I will gladly cooperate in any way you may deem necessary. Please note: I also called and discussed this matter with your office. I am completing this form as a follow-up to that conversation.