2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Electrical · NY

My vehicle stalls and experiences a loss of power at approximately 20 miles per hour frequently, which shuts off the vehicle in a middle of traffic, posing a safety risk.this happens everyday and I'm worried about the safety of my children

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and became difficult to steer. Also, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated intermittently on multiple occasions. The contact took the vehicle to fiesta hyundai (1955 st michaels dr, santa fe, nm 87507, (505) 428-7100) where the throttle body, throttle body position sensor, and spark plugs were all replaced prior to the recent failure; however, the indicator continued to illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 119,000 miles · CA

My son, [xxx] was driving the car. While decelerating down from 60 MPH on approach to bridge toll plaza, at about 40 MPH the ESC light came on, the engine lost power and the steering became very hard to work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

We have a 2007 hyundai santa fe limited v6 3.3l with ~80k miles that suffered an alternator failure while driving yesterday 8/14: car lost all power in the middle of the road and stalled... Hopefully without much traffic around. We thought it was a battery problem, so we got a new battery but problem happened again. We checked to see if others had similar problems and found there was a santa fe 2007's recall on a valve gasket in 2016. Now, it seems our old hyundai dealer changed it during the 60k maintenance (we didn't receive a notice or were told about it at that time, although today we found they did it in 2016 b/c we were informed about that in the dealer this morning). In any case, we towed the car to a closer hyundai dealer (car would not move even after battery jump) and they basically told us the replaced gasket didn't work and impacted the alternator. Problem is, the car is 11 years old and is 'out of warranty'. They are 'checking with corporate' whether they should charge us full price for the repair ($1700) even if the problem is -more than likely- related to that recall... So, my question: since the problem that the work done in 2016 should fix still happened, am I still covered by that recall? Do free-cost recalls end with the warranty (10-yr) for the car? I really thought recalls do not end.thanks in advance. P.s. I also wrote a similar note through your facebook page.

Filed Jun 11, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 133,000 miles · AL

On a june 3, 2017, we were exiting the highway. During the turn in traffic, the car slowly lost all power. All of the lights lit up and the speedometer, gas gauge and RPM indicators were moving back and forth. We were able to glide to the light in traffic and make it to a parking lot safely. I am so glad we did not have an accident!! My husband shifted the gear to park and the car restarted with no problems. We will be taking it to a hyundai dealer because this could have been potentially life threatening. Is there a recall put there? This was our first experience like this with the car.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

While driving approximately 50 MPH on a two lane hwy making my way to the main hwy the car lost all power, was unable to accelerate. I put car in neutral while trying to steer the car off the road. The power steering was also out, very hard to steer. After pulling over I put the car in park and tried starting the engine. It started up, I drove home in the slow lane so if it happened again I would be close to the shoulder. This was very scary, now I'm afraid to go anywhere. After searching google to see if I could find something that may have cause this, I read about a recall that maybe the problem. I believe my car has already had the recall repaired but feel it maybe defective again.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to make an abnormal noise. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off and restarted the engine. The vehicle failed to accelerate forward and would only move backwards. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and caused the vehicle to lose power. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · TX

Hyundai dealer informed me that valve cover gasket is leaking onto alternator which will cause it to fail. Estimated out of pocket cost to repair is over $700. This is the same problem that caused the recall on the hyundai vera cruz. I'm afraid that the alternator will fail at speed causing loss of power and diminish braking and steering capability.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · WI

Gas gauge reads empty to 1/4 full after filling. Driving home from work, lost all power to vehicle and all the warning lights on the instrument panel went on. Had vehicle towed then read other complaints.when I restarted vehicle next day the vehicle seemed to run fine.the fuel light and check engine light are still on but that is a different issue.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · OH

Fuel level gage readout is faulty, providing erroneous and irregularly fluctuating readings on remaining gas levels. Took it to dennis hyundai of dublin oh and was informed by service manager that this is a regular problem on 2007 santa fe's. He said the yellow check engine light that sporadically lights is triggered by faulty gas level sensor. The dealer cleared the trouble code for me and suggested I not waste my money on the costly repair of the sensor and use my odometer to track when I should fill the tank. Unfortunately the odometer is not designed or intended for this purpose. Most of the time the fuel level gage on the dashboard reads completely empty so I have no idea how much fuel remains in my tank. Also with the yellow check engine continually lit I'll have no practical way of knowing if some other emission control fault happens without repeatedly having to take the car to the dealer to verify the trouble code cause. Gas gauges serve a vital role in keeping the driver informed of when the tank needs more fuel. Without a reliable functioning gauge there is continual risk of depleting the fuel, resulting in a stalled engine and loss of power brakes and power steering, greatly increasing risk of an accident. It is evident from the number of complaints filed on this problem that there is a design flaw or defect in the parts or system involving this fuel level sensor and gauge. Isn't time hyundai be made responsible for providing/funding a remedy for this defect?

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Engine · 69,605 miles · PA

The front valve cover gasket on the engine has failed. Engine oil is leaking onto the alternator. This creates a significant risk for alternator failure and potential loss of power while driving.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 92,500 miles · CT

When traveling between 10-20 MPH, the car unexpectedly will shift and accelerate for a brief moment. Then the lights on the instrument panel will flicker and the car will shut off, losing power steering and power train capabilities. There is no issue with the battery or electrical panel or the transmission. It has happened several times, always without warning.