2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When approaching a stop (<5mph) and braking, the car engages in unintended acceleration. The engine will tach to over 3000 rpm and if you are not hard on the brakes, the car will accelerate. At least one time the car had to be put into neutral and the ignition turned off to keep the car under control. *tr
ODI 10462884
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle independently accelerated to over 100 mph while the brake was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and had it towed to a local mechanic. A diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the cruise control cable. The mechanic re-crimped…
ODI 10494488
Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing in regards to a problem with a 2001 hyundai santa fe. I borrowed the car from my girlfriend to run an errand. Being 6 foot tall and having a size 13 foot i must say the car wasn't very comfortable even with the drivers seat all the way back. It seemed to respond and handle smoothly but as i eased on the brake to slow for a railroad crossing, the toe of my work boot became wedged between the brake pedal…
ODI 10257556
Vehicle Speed Control
I was coming to a red light and let off the gas to coast before putting on my brakes(my dad taught me well to do this instead of being a quick braker to make my brakes last longer). At about 25mph my car began to accelerate back up to 30, then 35, then 40. I panicked. I pressed the brakes very hard but the rpm's were still rising and i could hear the engine still accelerating. I tried putting it into park, no luck.…
ODI 10212087
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle dramatically accelerated. The rpm's surged to approximately 3,000. The dealer could not duplicate the failure or provide a sufficient remedy. As of october 8, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10244898
12v/24v/48v Battery · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated that while parking put the vehicle in reverse then drive and the tachometer went to the red zone. Although the contact's foot was on the brake the vehicle moved approximately 15 feet forward in 30 seconds. Then, he then the vehicle off and back on, and the problem was gone. This repeated a week later. He had the vehicle towed to the dealership, who determined that the battery was run down and…
ODI 10145219
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car lurched (due to transmission) out into the middle of a main road and lurched almost into another car at a separate time, and now the speedometer doesn't work. *ak
ODI 758143
Engine · Front Underhood · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle hestitates on acceleration,and cuts off. Harness, throttle body, throttle body sensor, compressor, egr gasket, plugs, valves, etc., all replaced. Problem still exists. Manufacturer and dealership can't fix problem. They have had no other complaints of this problem, per steve hickman (man. Rep) and dealership. After replacing harness, steve hickman assured me that the vehicle would be fixed, the vehicle still…
ODI 753598