2009 Hyundai Santa Fe: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Brakes · 24,300 miles · MN

I was driving about 30 MPH after driving about 6 miles at 55 MPH and I heard a high pitched squeak. It changed when I applied the brakes. I later stopped and felt the wheels and the right rear was hot. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they determined it was brake pads that were corroded/stuck. They wanted $100 to fix the problem. I got the impression that this happens quite often. I think it is dangerous. In my opinion this could cause a fire. The brakes are not made to run this hot. It should also be covered under their 5 year/ 50,000 mile warranty and they claim it is not.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · WI

At 32,000 mile the rear driver's side wheel smelled hot, brake dust residue visible and squealing coming from this driver's side rear wheel. Found that the driver's side rear outside brake pad was worn down to metal. Driver's side inside pad and passenger rear pads, both inside and out were fine with hardly any wear on them.. Hyundai dealer said it is normal for rear disc pad to wear this uneven and for caliper's to stick on causing this. I feel this is a defect in either design or quality of parts as other santa fe owners are also experiencing this at even lower mileage. Dealer wants you to pay $60 to have your disc brakes cleaned and adjusted (what is there to adjust?) why do only hyundai santa fe brakes need this unheard of service? Why is it only occurring on the driver's side for me and other owners? Disc brakes should not act this way.

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · NJ

While traveling I heard a high pitch squealing noise. Unsure of what the noise was, I took the santa fe to my mechanic. He checked the brakes and showed me that the rear driver side brake housing did not move as freely as the others. His suggestion was to not drive more than about 2 hours at a time because there is the possibility of the brake system heating up and catching fire. Since the tire is right by the gas tank, that tells me there is a significant safety hazard. Any fire near gasoline has the potential to... I have seen many similar complaints on line and feel this is a manufacturing defect.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while completing a right turn, a grinding sound was emitted from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing and was advised that the noise was coming from the transmission. The mechanic suggested taking the vehicle to the dealer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and received confirmation that there was an issue with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a squeaking noise was heard. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the rear brake shoes were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Brakes · 26,627 miles · NJ

My 2009 santa fe would squeak while driving, but the noise stopped when brakes were depressed. At the dealership I was told that the rear brakes were hanging and the rotors were rusted. My car only had 26,627 miles. I have had many cars with a lot more mileage and never had this happen. This problem was not covered and the dealership did the following: machined rear rotors and lubricated slide rails, remachined rear rotors, removed and cleaned calipers and all hardware. This was on 10/4/2011. Fast forward to the end of july 2012 and my car is making noise when depressing brake. On 08/9/12 with only 37,843 (approx 10,000 miles later) the dealership told me that my rear brakes were shot and needed to be replaced. I am now finding that these cars have numerous complaints about rear brakes but none of it is covered. I also need new tires and from what I am reading about the rear brake problems this is also contributing to the wearing out of the tires. Hyundai needs to address these problems and since the 2011 santa fe has brake recalls, I feel that the earlier models with these problems should be taken care of and paid for by the manufacturer. Brakes are important and could potentially cause a bodily harm. This is not something that should be ignored.

Filed Jul 4, 2012 · Brakes · 24,065 miles · NY

Right rear break started to squeal when applied for slow down to stop. When starting to proceed it will drag for a couple hundred feet and stop. Again when brake was applied, same thing started over. While checking on the computer about this problem, many others have complained of the same problem. I will bring back vehicle to dealer and see what there bull[xxx] answer will be. I will also be bringing this letter, as I have never gotten any recall notices of this. Suv has only 24,600 miles. Also just a added complaint the tires have worn down on inside edge as vehicle is for long straight trips mostly and have been rotated and balanced every 5,000 miles. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Brakes · 20,773 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that she heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle while driving. The contact also saw smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the rotors overheated because the rotors were not properly greased. The dealer replaced the rear brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was 20,773 and the current mileage was not available. Updated 02/09/12*lj updated 02/13/12

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Brakes · NH

Lots of squealing from the car for over a month. Brake pads needed to be replaced even though there is barely 16,000 miles on the car. The mechanic I took it to said one brake pad in particular was very worn out. This should not be happening to a car with this little mileage.