Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / SANTA FE / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003013370 Incident Date: Dec, 09 2003
Consumer's City: MANCHESTER Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: SANTA FE Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KM8SC13D33U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 24 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 25 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, and replace it. however, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. then, mechanic replaced the engine compartment relay, fuel sensor assembly, and the computer module. *ak consumer stated there has been 6 incidents/failures that are causing serious concerns with starting and stalling. it became more frequent and started happening while driving santa fe on roads and highway. consumer have confidence in the vehicle and fear of it stalling in the center lane where there is little options except getting hit and possible getting seriously injured. *bf