Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Hyundai / Santa fe / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006126545 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I own a 2003 hyundai santa fe (v6 2.7l 4 wd). my issue has a long history. once the brakes get warmed up (usually in stop and go traffic) and i begin
007120503 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 2003 santa fe brakes not included in the warranty. customer states that the manufacturer tells him that brake repair or replacement is not included in
007120208 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Our 2003 hyundai santa fe has had over 25 instances of engine stalling and power loss. we have the documentation that it was brought it to the
007115874 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Our 2003 sante fe will shut off while driving down interstate with no warning at all. the tach drops to zero then the vehicle will restart and
007113367 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the lower ball joints were replaced at 65,000 miles. while driving 10 mph, she
007110988 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 We took the r 2003 hyundai sanat fe in for an oil change and 45,000 mile service. at the 45,000 mile service our tires were rotated. we noticed
007110981 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I own a 2003 hyundai santa fe and have experienced multiple instances where the engine stalls while i am driving, but will come back on after a short
007106753 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I have a 2003 santa fe that has exceeded its warranty. my 10 year old daughter was buckling her safety belt and the whole safety belt came out with
007106575 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. while driving 70 mph, the rear fixed window on the left quarter panel blew out. the local authorized
007101887 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Windshield wipers bolts have loosened 5 times since 2003. the latest was on 4/12/07. the time before was 0 on 1/28/07. four out of the five events
005096232 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Tl*- the contact stated that 2 years ago he started having stalling problems with the 2003 hyundai santa fe .s while driving at 55 mph or about 15-
007093074 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I was on my way home from work 1/21/2007 @07 :40 am down i 75 south @70-75 mph with no traffic on the road no items in the road and my drivers side
006089830 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Tl* - while driving, the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied, the brake pedal went directly to the floor, causing the contact to
006089369 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 At approximately 47,000 miles, check engine light came on. in addition, vehicle experienced a sudden occasional jump in idle to 3000 rpm+ while in
006089368 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 At approximately 47,000 miles, check engine light came on. in addition, vehicle experienced a sudden occasional jump in idle to 3000 rpm+ while in
006085998 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 This vehicle (2003 hyundai santa fe) started having transmission problems just be for the warranty expired (100,000 miles), but we were told at the
006081452 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 My 2003 hyundai santa fe with an automatic transmission, started to shift differently. it would buck when shifting into a higher gear, if i attempted
006079628 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer on five different occasions. the first two times, the
006077385 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I had a problem for quite some time with hearing a clicking sound when i would turn my steering wheel, but it had recently got worse. on august 9,
006075656 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The clutch on my 2003 hyundai santa fe (58,000 miles)went out on the nj turnpike at the start of a week long family vacation. maxon hyundai in union,
006071154 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated there has been a continuous hesitation and surging of the vehicle, as well as, extremely poor gas mileage. the vehicle was
005068910 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while making a left turn at an intersection the passenger side air bag deployed. the vehicle was traveling less than 20 mph.
006068401 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed without warning. this occurred while driving at various speeds and while at a stop. upon inspection of the
006068400 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed without warning. this occurred while driving at various speeds and while at a stop. upon inspection of the
006068399 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed without warning. this occurred while driving at various speeds and while at a stop. upon inspection of the
006067507 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I own a 2003 hyundai santa fe. it broke down on april 29th, 2006. my car was brought to fucillo hyundai in schenectady, new york. my car improperly
006066466 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 After the heavy rains had occurred here in miami on may 16th, 2006, there were unknown vibrations in my right front tire. about a week later, i was
006065615 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 GRINDING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION OF 2003 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. *JB
005061975 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Cruise control does not always respond when accelerating. at times the car slows down to point that it is a hazard for us and any car near to us.
006058350 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I drive a 2003 hyundai santa fe 3.5l v6. on thursday, march 2, 2006, i was driving slowly down a steep, snowy hill in my neighborhood. when i applied
005057501 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while slowing to a stop at 20 mph the clutch failed making it difficult to change gears. the vehicle was taken to the
006056377 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On many occasions our 2003 santa fe has a problem with the transmission slipping and then violently jerking or catching back into gear, causing
006051995 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Bad clutch after 39,000 miles - dealer said not covered and never seen defect in over three years - checked a web site where there were a number of
005047884 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On september 29, 2005 i was pulling into a space to park my vehicle i was proceeding at approximately 10 miles per hour or less i applied the brake
005039433 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt: contact stated the rubber on the brake pedal came off, and because it was not their the contact daughter's foot slipped off and she hit the car
005037602 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Check engine light was displayed. while driving at a low speed toward a red traffic light, i applied the brakes with no results. the pedal went all
005037449 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt: the consumer stated that he had to have the power steering unit rebuilt on the 2003 hyundai santa fe. at 54,000 miles he was told everything
005037431 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I was in a car accident with a mini van and my passenger front was damaged. my airbags did not deploy on either side mostly the passenger side and i
005035837 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Very similar to complaint 10128836. (recently purchased 2003 2.7l v-6) (1) vehicle bucked violently between 70 - 75 mph twice in the last 2 days.
005035006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I have a 2003 santa fe (march 2003 purchased). shortly after purchase i reported to dealer that it jerks violently (stalls) and restarts at highway
005033610 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 My 28 month old 2003 hyundai santa fe with 15,809 miles began making a screeching sound in the rear. the dealers service department found that the
005029199 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Dt: contact states vehicle quit while driving down the highway at 70 mph. it restarted. . in 6-05-05 the dealer changed the computer assembly , and
005028878 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 My 2003 santafe has an idle problem. it feels like it might stall when i'm sitting at a red light. this happens intermittenly and their is no code
005027616 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CAR SPORADICALLY STALLS - UNPREDICTABLY
005025103 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 SANTE FE, SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE FUEL LINES CAUSING GASOLINE TO POUR OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
005024263 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On 4/05/2005 while driving on south florida expressway the right front wheel of my 2003 hyundai sante fe gl 4d came off. prior to the wheel coming off
005022419 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On various occassions the spedometer will cease working while driving affecting the cruise control. also, car sometimes feels like it's slipping out
004015490 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving at low speeds and applying the brakes,there was extended stopping distance which increased the possibility of an accident. currently,
003013371 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic
003013370 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic
005012110 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Since the purchase of my vehicle, i have experience problems with the abs system, similar to those included in the recall of the 3.5l santa fe's. i
005008712 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Recently, my 2003 santa fe has had a grinding/whinning/rubbing noise when i take off at low speeds. sounds like might be transmission, wheel bearing
005008711 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On many occasions our 2003 santa fe has a problem with the transmission slipping and then violently jerking or catching back into gear, causing
005008316 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE WAY HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CLUTCH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM
005008311 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The vehicle hit a pot hole, while driving 55-56 mph. the condition causes the left rear alloy wheel to split in half and damages the emergency parking
005008034 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving the brakes failed. upon applying the brakes, the vehicle continued to coast, the first time this happened. the second time this
005008033 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving the brakes failed. upon applying the brakes, the vehicle continued to coast, the first time this happened. the second time this
004007860 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving the brakes failed. upon applying the brakes vehicle continued to coast. however, it happened again, and an accident occurred.
004007859 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving the brakes failed. upon applying the brakes vehicle continued to coast. however, it happened again, and an accident occurred.
004007679 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK
003003246 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the
003003245 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the
004307303 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On november 5, 2004 at approx 7:30 pm our 2003 santa fe with only approx 14,000 miles suddenly "died" in the middle of the road. all of the vehicle
004307302 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On november 5, 2004 at approx 7:30 pm our 2003 santa fe with only approx 14,000 miles suddenly "died" in the middle of the road. all of the vehicle
004306888 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On 10/23/04, my 2003 hyundai santa fe with 21,600 miles, began to experience a very low idle and then stalled out each time i had to stop at a stop
004299034 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
004297790 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The rear driver side door does not always unlock with the remote. the dealer and hyundai refuse to give me a loaner so i can bring the vehicle back a
004297789 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The rear driver side door does not always unlock with the remote. the dealer and hyundai refuse to give me a loaner so i can bring the vehicle back a
004297787 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 At approx 13,000 miles i noticed a horrible grinding noise while applying brakes at hwy speeds. at first the noise was only present at hwy speeds but
004297616 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On march 30, 2004 at 5:52 am while on my way to work, my hyundai santa fe was hit on the driver's side door by a man who ran a red light. as his
004297054 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering problem. consumer took vehicle back to the dealership on several occasions, yet problem
004296356 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Santa fe has problems with the location of the gas pedal and the brake pedal and the sonata has problems with the engine operation. *mr the
004296355 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Santa fe has problems with the location of the gas pedal and the brake pedal and the sonata has problems with the engine operation. *mr the
004289131 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving at 50 mph there was vibration in the front of the vehicle. dealership inspected vehicle several times, and rotated the tires, but
004288193 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Right after i purchased my santa fe in march of 2003, at random times my car bucked when the car went over 40 and then when it went over 60. the
004285452 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On february 3, 2004, thomas ashfield, my husband, was driving to the high school to pick up our daughter. while driving southbound toward the high
004283712 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 We purchased our 2003 hyundai sante fe november of 2003. it is a 2003 model with a 3.5 liter engine. after having the car a couple of months, we
0000281924 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE PLACING THE SEAT BELT ON IT BROKE. CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE SEAT BELT BROKE. *AK
004272190 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Rusting brake rotors on my 2003 hyundai santa fe causing excessive noise and unsafe brake function. hyundai wants to reprogram the abs ecu, recall
004271647 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v131000 concerning abs brake failure. on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter v-6 engines, 4-
004271609 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Vehicle was parked and without warning the sun roof exploded. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer
004270634 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 A crack in the windshield appeared one day. nothing had hit the windshield. it is a small arc on the drivers side about 3" from the bottom of the
004270633 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 A crack in the windshield appeared one day. nothing had hit the windshield. it is a small arc on the drivers side about 3" from the bottom of the
004270632 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 A crack in the windshield appeared one day. nothing had hit the windshield. it is a small arc on the drivers side about 3" from the bottom of the
004270012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WINDOE WIPER BOLT BECOMES LOOSE ON MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
004267534 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. there is no damage from a rock or anything else. the crack starts approximately 3 inches above the
004267451 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Slowing down on a decline the car ran over a rough poprtion of road, the abs engaged (clicking sound) and the bake pedal went to the floor - car did
004263828 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
0000262089 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Consumer experiencing problems with windshield wiper blades, and has the impression that it is a common problem. *la the dealer told the consumer
0000262088 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Consumer experiencing problems with windshield wiper blades, and has the impression that it is a common problem. *la the dealer told the consumer
0000262087 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Consumer experiencing problems with windshield wiper blades, and has the impression that it is a common problem. *la the dealer told the consumer
004260629 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CRACKED WINDSHIELD. *AK
004260022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While sitting at a stop on a slight incline with brake engaged vehicle rolled forward. driver engaged the brakes further, and felt vibration in brake
004259410 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH LEFT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK
003258169 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Thr cruise control accelerates the car for no apparent reason. the automatic transmission jerks when shifting dislodging all passangers. the
003258168 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Thr cruise control accelerates the car for no apparent reason. the automatic transmission jerks when shifting dislodging all passangers. the
0000257057 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Vehicle reads different mileage than what its suppose to be. *ph the vehicle locks itself. (keys on peg in the house and it locks. per consumer
0000257056 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Vehicle reads different mileage than what its suppose to be. *ph the vehicle locks itself. (keys on peg in the house and it locks. per consumer
003254807 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 When accelerating from a stop vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over and restarted the vehicle with no problem. dealership had been notified
003253638 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Vehicle has had a high pitched whine at 35 mph, coasting, accelerating, or braking. noticeable to all drivers/passengers, but not to dealer technician
004253479 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Abs pump initiated unnecessarily. while pump was running, braking power was lost and vehicle failed to stop, coasting through intersection. vehicle
003250656 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 At 5,980 miles engine started to create engine noise. dealer said that there's a problem on the vehicle's crankshaft. *la the consumer began to
003250655 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 At 5,980 miles engine started to create engine noise. dealer said that there's a problem on the vehicle's crankshaft. *la the consumer began to
003250617 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHEN AT A STOP VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JERK FORWARD. DEALERSHIPS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
0000250576 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 GAS TANK GAUGE IS GIVING FALSE READINGS. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, NEVER KNOWS WHEN VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF GAS.*AK
0000249838 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Fuel gauge failed to read the correct fuel level in the gas tank. dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times, and replaced the fuel gauge once in an
0000247521 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 On 3 separate occasions vehicle revved and accelerated while at a complete stop but idling. consumer's foot was depressed on the brake pedal at the
003246838 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The airbag indicator would not go out after start of engine. brought car back to dealer where i was advised that due to a short in the seat belt
003244526 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The hyundai santa fe 2004 installed with a moon roof without the wind deflector can give a severe headache if kept open when all other windows are
003243485 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving at low speeds, the consumer heard a grinding noise when the brakes were applied and then the brake released after stopping and vehicle
003243447 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While driving 35 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. *ak the police stated the
003242267 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 My 2003 sante fe's sunroof leaks.no matter if i am driving or the vehicle is parked.dealership stated when i asked about fixing the problem it could
003234460 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 vehicle was parked and without prior warning it suddenly jumped out of gear, accelerating up to 55 mph. upon uncontrollable acceleration consumer's
003234459 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Vehicle was parked and without prior warning it suddenly jumped out of gear and accelerated to 55 mph. as a result the consumer's vehicle collided
003232421 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 While accelerating after a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond. dealer could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak the vehicle did
0000226724 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH CAUSES THE CONSUMER NOT TO SEE VEHICLES OR OBJECTS. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
0000207567 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID FROM THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND, UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER STATED THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
0000195415 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CONSUMER HAD EXTENED STOPPING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
003231725 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The consumer stated that when he stepped on the pedal to give the vehicle gas to take off, it did not move. the consumer had to apply excessive force
003231577 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 When the gas pedal was applied, the vehicle had a delay in accelerating. dealer notified. *ak the dealer stated that the problem was normal.
003228432 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Two months after purchasing my santa fe, i had to take it back to the dealer for water a water leak. they stated that they repaired the leak by
003227965 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND DRIVER'S WINDOW BLEW IN.DEALER KNOWS OF NO SAFETY DEFECTS.*AK
003227947 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 Two months after purchasing my santa fe, i had to take it back to the dealer for water a water leak. they stated that they repaired the leak by
003227945 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I purchased a 2003 santa fe lx 4wd with approx. 250 miles on it. less than 2 months after purchase and with only 1,781 miles i had to have the
003227934 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I purchased a 2003 santa fe lx 4wd with the 2.7l engine. almost from the time i purchased the vehicle, it has been suffering from a sulfur smell.
0000227209 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH CAUSES THE CONSUMER NOT TO SEE VEHICLES OR OBJECTS. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
003222918 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 The vin on my new 2003 hyundai santa fe is an invalid one. the dmv database that my inurance accesses has no record of this number. i spoke with the
003219720 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 I took possession of a brand-new hyundai santa fe (2003 - 25 miles on odometer) on friday, june 20, 2003. saturday, june 21,2003 i took the car out
003218511 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE "DIED" AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAMSHAFT GEAR HAD BROKEN. *AK *SCC *JB
003209959 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO LOCK ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. *JB
003209479 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO LOCK ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. *JB
0000208046 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID FROM THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND, UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER STATED THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
0000195880 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003 CONSUMER HAD EXTENED STOPPING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

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