Major Problems with 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe SEAT BELTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 154000 miles

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe FRONTAL Victims: 1

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe ENGINE Mileage: 54353 miles

Browse 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, REAR and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Santa Fe owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. noise appears to come under the carriage. taken several times to the	32 ~ 116411 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION traveling on the highway about 65 miles per hour the vehicle suddenly turn to the right and lunged downward to...	29 ~ 107176 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...	11 ~ 37785 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN at approximately 30 to 45 mph whether accelerating or slowing down there is a severe "downshift" which jerks the truck...	11 ~ 27603 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation loses power it also turns off while running and on 2 occassions...	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nar 05/21/2003 *mr with out notification the consumers purchased the vehicle branded as a lemon. problems occurred with the transmission...	9 ~ 54995 miles
STEERING vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. noise appears to come under the carriage. taken several times to the	9 ~ 81897 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...	8 ~ 61368 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when the problem happened the first time the radio started turned off by itself. i was in the parking lot...	8 ~ 791 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when the problem happened the first time the radio started turned off by itself. i was in the parking lot...	8 ~ 11125 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while refueling fuel leaked from the fuel...	6 ~ 77634 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE after driving over a pot hole the vehicle continued to pull to the right as it was driven. the next...	6 ~ 118885 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the paint fades very badly on this vehicle depreciates the value of the vehicle tremendously. also the driver seat does	6 ~ 96036 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER check engine light has come on and off for a periosd of two weeks when dealer checked nothing wrong and	6
ENGINE when approaching a stop (<5mph) and braking the car engages in unintended acceleration. the engine will tach to over 3000...	5 ~ 66200 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled at any speed while driving. intermittently vehicle would restart. vehicle was towed to the dealer on two separate	5 ~ 90609 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car "misses" so badly it will not accelerate. in addition it periodically dies while idling. this vehicle has had	5
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was involved in a auto accident in which another car hit me in the front center of my car...	5 ~ 2400 miles
WHEELS while driving my 2001 hyundai santa fe in the evening on the southern state parkway (55 mph left lane pkwy...	4 ~ 81750 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION noise in front suspension. we have gone 3 time in less than a year for service and the noise keep...	4 ~ 98750 miles
POWER TRAIN my car lurched (due to transmission) out into the middle of a main road and lurched almost into another car	4 ~ 43332 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car was making a grinding noise when i shifted from drive to park and reverse. i took it back...	4 ~ 64600 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN complained of clutch not being right 10-3-01 15000 miles no problem found always felt wrong clutch/pressure plate/flywheel in pieces now...	3 ~ 48767 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front lower ball joints started to fail after 42 000 miles. *la...	3 ~ 50784 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving at low speed and without warning vehicle will shut off due to defective timing belt. this caused consumer	3 ~ 48000 miles
STRUCTURE vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. noise appears to come under the carriage. taken several times to the	3 ~ 75852 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when the vehicle reachs approximately 40 mph the vehicle _x0013_bucks stutters hesitates downshifts_x0014_ for a few seconds. when the problem...	3
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving would notice fumes entering vehicle. took vehicle to dealership mechanic indicated that a short in ignition system was	3
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE became 2nd owner in june 2005. in march 2010 hyundai recalled vehicle for suspension component rusting/corrosion specifically rear trailing arms...	2 ~ 118100 miles
EQUIPMENT on may 7th my car was towed into the maxon dealership with complaints of clunking noise under the hood and...	2 ~ 29000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT nar 05/21/2003 *mr with out notification the consumers purchased the vehicle branded as a lemon. problems occurred with the transmission...	2 ~ 40000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nar 05/21/2003 *mr with out notification the consumers purchased the vehicle branded as a lemon. problems occurred with the transmission...	2 ~ 1662 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT check engine light has come on and off for a periosd of two weeks when dealer checked nothing wrong and	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY alternator/battery problems: lights dim windshield wiper delay changes speed electric windows slow at times.*ak...	2 ~ 72162 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was involved in a auto accident in which another car hit me in the front center of my car...	2 ~ 77000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving vehicle suddenly lost power and idled. dealership serviced vehicle 5 times and replaced ignition coil mass air flow...	2 ~ 24374 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at approximatlely 50-60 mph the car has a engine miss. car loses power that can last for a second or...	2 ~ 6000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation loses power it also turns off while running and on 2 occassions...	2 ~ 27177 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at approximatlely 50-60 mph the car has a engine miss. car loses power that can last for a second or...	2 ~ 6000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving vehicle suddenly lost power and idled. dealership serviced vehicle 5 times and replaced ignition coil mass air flow...	2 ~ 44060 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that when the vehicle was parked he noticed a...	1 ~ 92000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2001 hyundai santa fe. consumer states while traveling the hood flew up and smashed the windshield *tgw the consumer stated...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. while driving approximately 25-30 mph on a gravel road during rainy weather...	1 ~ 121000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. the lower control arm on the front passenger side broke. the wheels...	1 ~ 70000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i bought this car used from car mart less than a year ago.first my steering was very shaky. it got...	1 ~ 106000 miles
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT i bought this car used from car mart less than a year ago.first my steering was very shaky. it got...	1 ~ 106000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. during state inspection he was advised that the front motor control...	1 ~ 120000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while braking normal to light pressure from 25-5mph on dry paved road abs system will turn on and greatly increase...	1 ~ 120000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while braking normal to light pressure from 25-5mph on dry paved road abs system will turn on and greatly increase...	1 ~ 120000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM while braking normal to light pressure from 25-5mph on dry paved road abs system will turn on and greatly increase...	1 ~ 120000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight assemblies on my 2001 hyundai santa fe have faded over time from the sun. the sun has faded...	1
SEATS vehicle seat back does not stay locked 2nd row. child seat must be installed in this seating position. vehicle seat	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54 353 miles lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is...	1 ~ 54353 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54 353 miles lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is...	1 ~ 54353 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the latch on my left back passenger door is loose. it looks as if the door is not closed all...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the wheel bearings on the front wheels were stripped. this problem occurred every 6 months. consumer took the vehicle to	1 ~ 28000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while driving at 25 mph the consumer heard a screeching sound that was followed by a loud bumping noise. the...	1 ~ 133000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN during vehicle inspection dealership informed the consumer that the front passenger axle snapped and oil leak onto the alternator. *ak	1 ~ 53300 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust manifold cracked about 6 inches right down the middle. discovered when car had about 42 000 miles. original owner.	1 ~ 42000 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE take a look at where the oil filter is at on the 2001 hyundai sante fe's. the oil filters are...	1
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2001 hyundai sante fe. when filling the gas tank there seems to be some sort of venting problem that causes...	1 ~ 72000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle stuck on vehicle in a fast idle position. control of vehicle was maintained by use of foot brake. vehicle...	1 ~ 23020 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM occasionaly as i drive at night the headlights will dim clock will flash and the windshield wipers will slow down...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY alternator/battery problems: lights dim windshield wiper delay changes speed electric windows slow at times.*ak...	1 ~ 3324 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator/battery problems: lights dim windshield wiper delay changes speed electric windows slow at times.*ak...	1 ~ 3324 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when getting gas the pump always 'clicks off' when tank is 1.5-2 gallons from being full. the only way to...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the door locks are all ativated together. you can not unlock the drivers door without all four doors and the...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING belt for the power steering has shredded several times since purchase of vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM from the first day we picked up the vehicle (6-01-01) the keys stuck in the ignition & we were not...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE air intake is located low in engine compartment. in rainy weather water gets into intake and shorts the mass air	1
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact had a 2001 hyundai sante. the contact was driving 35 mph down a 60 degree incline when the...	1 ~ 154000 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns 2001 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag sensor would...	1 ~ 10000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation loses power it also turns off while running and on 2 occassions...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when driving at any speed and without any prior warning steering wheel locks up causing loss of steering capability. consumer	1

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