2002 Santa Fe Trailer problems

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · NY

Various problems with 2002 hyundai santa fe.*mr the consumer feels she may have made the wrong choice when purchasing the vehicle. The consumer received false horsepower advertisement class action lawsuit information from the manufacturer a month after the vehicle was purchased. An ECM reprogramming recall was received but once the repairs were made another problem surfaced. The consumer attempted to have the problem corrected three times but the noise recurs now louder than ever. The consumer heard a clunking noise when backing. The technician determined that the problem was the front axle assembly.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

Noise in front end since july 2002. Took car to dealer approx 8 (eight) times since july 2002. On or about april 2004 I was notified - sor # 29180-arm & rack,bushing to be replaced problem still occurs as of july 2004 situation is worse than before. *ak the consumer requested status. *sc

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Suspension · 63,000 miles · CA

While travelling at 65 MPH on a highway (straight up an incline), front left wheel and tire became detached from the hub. Wheel and tire remained intact after separation from hub and bounced down the highway, indicating tire pressure was maintained enough to bounce high in the roadway. Upon inspection, lug stud bolts were missing from the hub. There was also a crack in the hub through one of the lug stud bolt holes. The police checked the road for any hazards which might have caused the problem, but none were found. Driver experienced extremely short duration of inconsistency of vehicle handling immediately prior to wheel separation.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · MD

Plastic on child seat is bowing with pressure. *mr upon installation of the snug ride base with adjustable foot in frost outright position, when pressure was applied to place the seat belt snug, the adjustable foot popped into the center slot. *sc

Filed Mar 7, 2004 · Transmission · HI

Experienced delay and harsh shift into drive and reverse since 06 january 2004. Brought it to the dealer and parts were ordered. Auto is not drivable and has been at the dealers shop since 02 february 2004. Dealer says the part is on a "national back order.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · TX

Grinding noise coming from front wheels.contacted dealership service but issue is taking long to be resolve.after checking the federal safety agency,realized there was a tsb on the issue(service bulletin # 0340002).manufacturer is obviously aware of the issue but not acting on the issue.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · NJ

The consumer was informed vehicle failed to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 120. *ph the consumer feels hyundai should recall the vehicle instead of having the consumer affix a new label over the original label. *mr

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Tires · 36,400 miles · IA

Recall no. #03v520000 concerning tire pressure label: the driver's side front tire was completely bald. Consumer felt that the baldness was a direct result of improper tire pressure. Manufacturer insisted that they were not responsible for the wear of the tire.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Steering · 28,400 miles · PA

Steering completely failed.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Acceleration · 2,900 miles · AZ

While driving approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The driver had to manually accelerate to get the vehicle up to speed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *jb *ph