2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: loss of power steering

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 Apr 6, 2019 · Driver assistance · 121,483 miles · NC

Driving at 60mph the ESC off light appeared and the vehicle came to a 5mhp slow down quickly and the steering was extremely hard to pull off the road as if the engine had died. I was almost hit by a logging truck. This is an extremely dangerous problem

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.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · IL

As I was driving is a rain storm, my battery light came on. I lost my window defrosting capability, my lights dimmed and I had no power steering. I am not sure what else was affected at this time as I was just concentrating on getting home alive. When home, I opened the engine compartment and found that the crank shaft pulley had come apart. Lucky, it was laying on a small ledge in the car. This could have fallen off, damaged the engine compartment, fallen to the street and become a rolling piece of metal. If a woman had been driving(this is actually my girlfriends car), this would have been a dangerous situation.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 75,000 miles · MN

My car has died 3 times after I turn. I have turned both left and right when this happens. I usually happens when I'm turning out of my driveway or onto another street/road as slower speeds. I lose power steering, my car dies and my battery light quickly flashes on with this happens. Once I turn the car off and turn it back on, everything works again. And no warning lights are on. This just happens to me sparatically. It has happened 3 times over the last 4 months. I've taken it in twice to the dealer. Once they replaced a part (sorry do not recall at this time). However it did it a few weeks after that was replaced, so obviously wasn't what was wrong with it. The second time they just told me they do not know what is wrong. And state they could help me, nor will it be covered under my warranty if it happens over 100,000 miles. I've now heard of others this has happened too.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Steering · 10,000 miles · NJ

Loss of power steering when turning. Very hard to turn. At one point it took my husband to help me turn the steering wheel from the passenger seat. Has happened on several occasions. The vehicle has been to dealer numerous times for service for this problem but they are unable to correct problem or find the source of the problem.

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Steering · 11,647 miles · NJ

While driving at a slow speed the power steering went out and car dash lights went out and car appeared to have stalled and within a few seconds the power steering was again engaged. This occurred as I was rounding a curve in the road. Dealer could find nothing wrong with car.