2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
For the past month, car has problems starting. Usually, it does not start for the first time or it has a slow start. In addition, there's an occurrence that it did not start at all, which had to be towed to the dealer where in they reprogrammed the module. Will wait and check if this fixes the problem because the car starts slowly that morning. *la
ODI 10041406
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v030000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10851470
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. On a second occasion, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 03/24/15*lj
ODI 10669329
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Djr
ODI 10637474
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While being in park - engine will surge - rpms jump to about 6,000 and accelerates like it wants to go. I will put car in drive and rpms come down but still wants to accelerate. This same thing happens even at stop sign - with foot on brake. Car unintentionally accelerates on its on once foot comes off brake. Check engine light may or may not be on. Very scary situation and almost scared to drive it. This happens…
ODI 10313667
Electrical System
My 2001 hyundai santa fe had a very bad odor like wires were burning in the vehicle. When that occurred my power door locks would not work and my rear wiper would not work. The smell was so bad i had to lower all the windows so i would not pass out. I stop to check if there was a fire. I took it to the dealer who said they could not find any problem, because it did not occur when they checked it. I was told to bring…
ODI 10154649
Electrical System
In dec 04, jan 05 and feb 05, my 2001 hyundai santa fe v-6, experienced arcing of spark plug wires, requiring the wires to be replaced by dealer 3 separate times. *jb
ODI 10109900
Electrical System
I am a medical personnel and work night hours. I own a hyundai santa fe 2001 and have electrical problems. The car running but at stop cannot handle headlights, heater, radio and internal lights, which is a problem if i were ever stuck. It has happened in summer and winter and can be dangerous if i'm stranded. I have brought this vehicle to 2 different hyundai dealers and there are no problems found, yet i brought…
ODI 10047220
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Headlights
Nar 05/21/2003 *mr with out notification the consumers purchased the vehicle branded as a lemon. Problems occurred with the transmission, air conditioner compressor, headlight dimmers, and electrical system was faulty. They're requesting the dealership to buy back the vehicle. *cb
ODI 10020369