2005 Hyundai Santa Fe engine problems

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 147 miles · WI

Gas is leaking out of of the car the gas tank is bad I was driving the car and it stopped

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 189,000 miles · OH

I had purchased this auto in may 2017. From a used car dealership. They had gotten the auto from a auto auction. When I purchased the auto - I purchased as is- no warranty- I test drove auto- had inspected- no major problems at that time. Had auto for a week- broke down- problems::::: very slow acceleration, shifting gears and jerking of the auto, very fast idling when stopping- I am writing to you because :::::after purchasing auto::::- can not drive. I have had 3 estimates- no one really knows what is wrong with the auto or diagnose the auto properly. I am unable to drive since I purchased the auto. It just sits, and when I think the problem is fixed, then it stops running. Some say it is the :::::catalytic converters - it has 3 that needs replaced.::::::: I reported in my residence better business bureau - complaint resolution and to the attorney general office- both said they not not resolve :::: the dealership- does not want to mediate - or take back the auto. I could not afford to file a claim- in small claims court- and did not know if it would be worth my time. ::::::::: I know the auto is 2005 and has 189,000 now- but I feel that I have a auto now that is a safety hazard- if I am able to get the auto running - and it jerks around- and stops in traffic - it could cause me to have a accident. It is unsafe to have the auto on road at all.. It is also a environmental problem due to the unsafe catalytic converters- they get hot and can catch on fire.:::::::::: I can not find mechanics that want to work with the converters................. I paid 3,000 for the auto- it will cost this or more to actually fix the auto............. I am writing to the federal safety agency- to get any feedback from you. Sincerely, m- very frustrated driver

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 171,000 miles · WI

I was driving coming up to a turn, took the left turn, and accelerated like a normally do, the car's rpms went up to about 5 thousand rpms. I heard a pop like noise and the rpms just started dropping and there was no restriction on the gas pedal (felt like I was pushing air). The vehicle then just rolled once it was at about 10 MPH rpms went under 1 thousand and the vehicle died. When I tried to restart it it was just crank and crank, doesn't even sound like it wants to turn over. Please help.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 96,052 miles · NJ

In the past 2 months this has happened more and more frequently. When stopped at a red light, the car will suddenly surge forward. I must throw it into neutral to stop it. Even when I am in park it will suddenly act like I am giving it gas when I am not. It is very scary and happening much more frequently.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Engine · 136,000 miles · TN

I was driving to work and my 2005 hyundai santa fe started to "jump" persay. It jumped from 1 RPM to 5 RPM, when I tried ro brake it acted as if my gears were grinding, and it thrusted me forward. This is a very scary incident that has happened alot, but up til this morning, there was no check engine lights on. The check engine light came on so my husband disconnected my battery in hopes it would reset. After about thirty minutes we hooked the battery back up and took it for a drive, and the same thing happened. I almost crashed this morning on the way to work while I was doing 55mph I came to a curve and my car jumped to 5 rpms and I almost lost control of my car....this car is dangerous, something has to be done!!!

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 62,000 miles · PA · crash

While waiting for the traffic light to change to green, my car was stopped, with my foot on the brake. . My car learched forward. I could feel the engine accelerate. By the time I got the car under control, I hit the car that was in front of me. The trunk was damaged, no damage to my car. Since owning this car I have experienced this acceleration before. I have discussed this with the dealer, the discussing ends up with the dealer suggesting that I was pressing the gas pedal and not the brake. I told the dealer that when this occurs pressing the brake pedal does nothing. The shift must be moved to neutral the foot taken off the brake. Every time I discuss this problem with the dealer he says show him what happens, the problem I can not recreate the problem. The occurrence of the problem is random and cannot be created. At first I thought that I was the only one with this problem, but as I read the complaints I am not alone. Hyundai has got to look into this problem.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 13,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked. The failure recurred, the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · FL

After a stop, engine suddenly surged and vehicle lurched forward. This is the most recent incident; there have been approx 15 similar incidents over past 12-18 months.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Engine · 13,000 miles · NC

A/c has had a problem since I bought it. I have had the compressor replaced, because the "mechanic" turned the bolt the wrong way and wrung it off, I had to replace. Hyundai would not accept responsibility, even though it was their mechanic. This repair did not fix the problem, as it still happens now, 8 years later. It will cool good, then the compressor will out and not come back on for about 5 minutes. Hyundai says this it not problem with their parts or procedures. Finally got tired of their lies and failure to try to locate the problem. This is my only and last hyundai, there has to be a better backed car company in this world.