2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: engine failure

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Engine · TX

Vehicle has stalled couple of times while driving. One on the service road just about to merge on the highway 1604 North after taking left turn from the Potranco road about a year ago. Steering got locked and engine died, I managed to pull over to the right shoulder into the parking lot of Med Clinic. After couple tries, I was able to get it going. There is occasional check engine light on that goes off after some time of driving and not sure if this is related to stalling of engine. There is a history of oil leak under the hood. I received recall service notice for leaking cylinder head gasket which outlined same issues that I encountered before and took vehicle to the dealership. It was kept for 2 days for service and was returned to me. There is still sign of wetted oil on the parts. There is no sign that I could see of opening and taking parts apart for the so-called completed service, dust and debris seem to be untouched. I have a doubt that service evert took place. I filed a complaint with the Hyundai Motors requesting independent assessment if gasket was actually changed. They sent an acknowledgement of receiving the complaint, but no one has contacted me.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Engine · 106,000 miles · AL

While accelerating to merge with traffic the engine starting making a strange noise. It continued to run and the noise decreased, and sometimes even quit. The next day the noise was back and while driving down a hill the engine died and my wife was able to coast onto an exit ramp. I was able to get it restarted and drove it to the dealer. The dealer stated with the knocking sound and they found metal in the oil it would need a new engine. I could not afford the over $7,000 estimate so I loaded the car on a trailer and took it home to repair myself. When I dissembled the engine I found one of the connecting rod bearings had spun and all the main bearings had significant damage consistent with metal debris on the bearing surface.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Suspension · 122,644 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the control arm and wheel bearing seized and were unusually worn. The mechanic was unable to replace the tires due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,644.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Engine, Lights · 141,000 miles · WI

After 141,000 miles the engine threw a rod, I had heard a clicking noise for a while but was assured it was a normal engine sound after taking it to the dealer. I change my oil regularly and have my slips, the engine completely failed while driving. In the last year and a half I am having to replace approximately one low beam headlamp per month.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · SC

I was driving approx 30 MPH on a straight roadway when all electrical seized. Power steering, brakes, ect....I had to pull over and had my 17 month old son in the vehicle with me. I had to put my emergency lights on and find a safe place to pull over. If this would have happened on a highway, we most likely would have had an accident. This is an urgent safety issue!! We brought our vehicle to our local hyundai dealership, in which they did not find anything wrong......to be continued!! I smell a recall down the road. Hoping it's before someone gets seriously injured, or worse killed.