Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle suddenly would not drive forward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 167,000.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission complaints
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The car makes a jerking sound when switching from park to drive or reverse when it's hot. It also jerks like it doesn't know what gear to go into while driving on occasions.
When shifting the transmission makes a loud banging noise losing power for a moment and then violently snapping back into gear. It almost feels like somebody is hitting you from behind. Sometimes it feels like the accelation/deceleration is tightening up right before it happens. Feels very scary sometimes and I'm worried to destroy the transmission. Vehicle was bought with 153k miles on it and it happened shortly after. Check engine light is on. According to dealer its a small emission leak.
I have a 2010 hyundai santa fe and since I bought it 2 years ago when I start it and let it warm up then I put in reverse it jerks violently then I would put it in drive and it was in neutral then another violent jerk to drive. While driving it will change gears very rough like some hit me . I know hyundai knows of this problem and doesn't expand the recall . I checked my VIN # and no recall on the transmission just a hand full .
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated when shifting gears from drive to reverse, she heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer inver grove hyundai located at 1290 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (888) 706-5928, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
When traveling at different speeds and upon acceleration there's loss of power for a split second, and then it's bumping real hard. It can be described as a bumping noise, clunking noise or thumping noise. More likely to happen between 50-70 MPH. Also, the passenger back door lock has been working off and on. It finally has stopped opening the door entirely. I've taken it to the dealer and they have yet to diagnose an issue after two inspections. As of 7/21/20 the vehicle is still having these issues.
In nov 2012 after purchasing the vehicle used with 38,000 miles, we notice the transmission was not shifting properly. Took the vehicle to shortline hyundai in aurora, co. To have them inspect the vehicle and test drive. They were unable to find any issues with the vehicle during their inspection, no codes. We still noticed the issue for the next few years. Fast forward to nov. 2014 - we decided to try another dealership in centennial, co. Arapahoe hyundai. The vehicle had 52,000 at this point. They confirmed the transmission had a harsh engagement in higher gears, still no codes. They stated the fluid was low and topped off the fluid. Through the following years the issue was still present. Feb 2018 the extended warranty expires and the issue at this point is very noticeable. 5th gear would hesitate up sifting to 6th gear, along with a delayed reaction on a downshift from 5th to 4th. Once the downshift engaged there was a hard band into 4th.june 2018, 79,850 miles - feeling brushed off by the local hyundai dealers, we decided to take the vehicle to a local independent repair shop. The transmission fluid was in need of change, so we changed the fluid. The fluid change eased the harsh shifting slightly. As of today feb. 2020, 91,150 miles - the transmission need to be replaced at our expense. The vehicle drive fine until it hits 5th gear. The downshift is now very hesitant with an extreme bang once it engages 4th. There has been an known issue with the transmission, which is a safety concern. Hyundai has known about this issue but refused to do anything about it, other than putting a band-aid on the issue.
The automatic transmission slips and then violently kicks into first gear when starting out. It will also slip while driving along and then kick back into gear with a bang sound. These slips seem to occur when the engine is cold( just started and temperature gage reads at or near c). I have taken it to the dealer 3 times over the years and they tell me they find nothing wrong. The problem recurs at least weekly.
Dealer reflashed (upgraded?) the computer during an unrelated door lock repair. Afterwards, the transmission disengages at low speed/coasting, then reengages violently. When requested to restore the computer to the original factory program, the dealer said it cannot be done. There have been subsequent reflashes installed to improve the situation, but to no avail. Dealer says "the computer just has to learn my driving habits". It's a dangerous situation when you're not aware of the disengagement, the engine RPM increases, then a sudden engagement occurs.
We purchased the vehicle 7 months ago with just over 62k miles. The vehicle will not go faster than 30 on the road. Dealership did a diagnostic and told us we need to replace the transmission and cd axle. After research there was a recall on this model's transmission. Ours was built 3 months after the recall but is doing the same thing. Safety issue and a quality hyundai should stand behind and repair. We have the diagnostic report from the dealership.
Vehicle has 107k mi and automatic transmission needs to be replaced (symptoms: upshifting lag and "thunk" when downshifting at 15-25mph). According to dealer, it can not be re-built due to design and must be replaced. Car has been very well-cared for and driven less than 10,000/mi/yr for the last 8+ years. There was a recall on some 2010 santa fe transmissions but dealer says ours was not impacted. We feel that a transmission that fails after 107k gentle miles must have a design flaw.
Mostly shifting into first gear or backing up , you get a very hard bang , as if you hit something. City street mostly turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to wiesner hyundai (located at 1645 interstate 45 n, conroe, tx 77304, (936) 523-6300) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side axel and driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred six months later. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Since the day I purchased this car, the transmission bangs hard when shifting gears occasionally. I have had it into the shop 3 or 4 times but they keep telling me they tested it and it's fine. Now I'm almost out of my warranty and I'm afraid they transmission is going to go. I read that I'm not the only one complaining about this. What is being done about this?
I have a 2010 hyundai sante fe util. I believe I am having an issue with my "all wheel drive coupler". My wife uses this vehicle. Currently we are experiencing loud bangs that feel like we are being hit from behind while the car is moving. It is in the back of the vehicle. When I investigated this online I see many other people with the same issue. I am wondering why this is not considered a recall. I feel my wife and child are in danger while riding in this vehicle. Please investigate and protect the public by calling for a recall with this issue.
Car would not go out of neutral. Snow. Esc and awd lights on.
Driving santa fe at 55mph and it slowed to a stop. Transmision was out of gear and would not re-engage. Can not drive vehicle now as it will not go into gear
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to pride hyundai auto sales & service inc (680 hwy 6 w, batesville, ms 38606, 662‑563‑5464) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train) in 2011, but it failed to provide a permanent remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Transmission hard shifts down when trying to merge onto highway causing loss of power. I feel like I'm going to get killed by causing an accident. This happens multiple times a day. Constant slippage between gears while moving, causing loud hard banging noises.
Vehicle hesitates and has no forward motion for perhaps 2-3 seconds. This happens when driving after slowing down and then accelarating, then backing off again. This has happened at least a dozen times over the years I have owned the vehicle. The risk is that you can not move to get out of the way of traffic. City driving, on and off the throttle most of the time during a slow speed left turn. Transmission appears to go into natural because it does not know what gear to go into, suspect it is a software issue/ driving style as wife does not have the same problem . Local dealer was provided information on several occasions, they could not duplicate the problem. Issue still exists. Comments on invoices: 100371 / 101673 / hycs414425
My 2010 hyundai santa fe limited awd 3.5l, with approx. 60,000 miles, was making noise in the front end when I went over bumps or rough terrain. A local dealer told me it was most likely the end links going from the struts to the stabilizing bar. Two shocks were leaking so I had the struts (front) and shocks (rear) replaced along with the end links. On a test drive it was still making a clunking noise so I research the hyundai forums for possible causes. There were four possible causes, one which had been corrected, the end links, the lower control rod, the connection mounts between the frame and the body, and the front and rear engine mounts. Upon inspecting the engine mounts I found the front engine mounts bolt, a 12mm x 5 inch bolt, missing. Apparently when the car was engineered the bolt wasn't secured with a locking nut or cotter pin so when the nut loosened and vibrated off the bolt, the bolt also vibrated out of the mount. I actually remember when this occurred, at around 50,000 miles. I remember a loud bang under the car and in the rear view mirror I saw a bolt tumbling down the highway. I thought I had run over it with a wheel. I took the car into the hyundai dealer at 56,652 miles for an oil change and "12-point inspection" and "multi-point inspection" and the mechanic didn't discover the missing front engine mount bolt. (I found it myself when I took the car to a local car shop for the strut and shock replacement.) I then went to the hyundai dealer and told them what I discovered. The part number for the bolt is 21920-2b000, and the part number for the nut is 13396-12007k. There was no description as to the size of the bolt, the thread of the bolt and nut, nor whether the nut was a locking nut. I had the local mechanic make the repair with a 12mm x 5" galvanized bolt with washers, lock washer and a 12mm nylon locking nut. I consider this a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. While reversing out of the driveway, a grinding noise was heard. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage. The vehicle was shifted to park, but continued to roll backward. The emergency parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic came to the contact's home and diagnosed that the driveshaft failed to place the transmission in the correct gear. The contact was informed that the output gear or transmission needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train). The contact called colonial hyundai (2200 walthall center dr, chester, va 23836, (804) 414-2020) and was informed that the vehicle was inspected for the recall in 2011. The contact also called pearson hyundai (9530 midlothian turnpike richmond, va 23235, (804) 276-03600) and was informed that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train). The contact called a third dealer (west broad hyundai, 8903 w broad st, richmond, va 23294, (804) 755-7777) and was informed that there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,801.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. While driving 20 MPH and attempting to merge into traffic, the vehicle hesitated and made a loud noise. The contact stated that the automatic transmission appeared to fail to shift gears. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2010. The vehicle was taken to hudson hyundai (977 communipaw ave, jersey city, nj 07304, (866) 710-6765), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact continued to drive the vehicle as the failure progressed over the years. While driving to the dealer, the failure occurred at least six times. The contact stated that diagnostic testing could not find an error. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was still under warranty and no failure could be found. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
It looks like the santa fe 2010 had a recall for their transmissions for some of the vins. Perhaps they should expand the recall to other vins as my car has 55,000 miles on it and there are signs that the transmission is having trouble. It has been used lightly and never used to tow anything. I am the second owner, so the 10 year/100,000 is not valid anymore. I don' t think the transmission should fail at 55,000 miles for gentle driving. I think the recall should expand to some of the other vins.
When accelerating lightly after a full stop (at a stoplight ex.) , the car acts as if the gas pedal has been fully depressed or "punched" hard. This causes the tires to spin out or burn rubber.
In 2011, 1000 miles had to replace transmission through dealer same problem as listed below. Now 2016 having to replace another transmission. Loud clunking noise when you let up on gas or when you would initially put in reverse. When in park it constantly would be stuck in park and could not shift had to call towing twice for that problem. Which never could be found. Now again replacing transmission.. Car came to dead stop while driving down street when the transmission locked up sounded like bottom dropped out of car and metal dragging on metal car stopped sharply and would not move.
Only 80000 orig miles . Have to finance & pay for a new transmission. Put it in drive it bangs now starting to do it when putting it in reverse . Cost 3000.00 to fix dealership said there is no recall on it . I know if others are experiencing this same problem . Heard now they are offering 2000 .00 to owners now because of a stalling problem something with the alternator being overheated lose everything even if your driving on the interstate at 65-70 MPH . Really !!! . Feel like we are driving a death trap very frustrating to spend so much on a used vehicle that we thought we could trust . Wish someone would help to get this resolved .
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. While slowing down to a stop from 25 MPH, a knocking sound emitted from the engine. In addition, the gear shifter failed to go into the drive and reverse position and the engine felt as if it had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the axle, transmission strip, power train, and drive shaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. When the vehicle was shifted from park to drive, there was a hesitation and the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics to be diagnosed. The mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure or produce a fault code for the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,999. Updated 09/23/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. While driving 25 MPH, the front passenger side of the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The part was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v261000 (power train). The failure mileage was 77,883.
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