2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 11
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
While driving at 30mph (2001 santa fe), i felt a big jerk which i never felt it before with this car. After that i made a right turn and my car suddenly stopped and check engine light comes on. When i re-started the car, it started fine. *tr
ODI 10236585
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Linkages · Lower Ball Joint · Manual Transmission · Owners/Service/Other Manual
Suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54,353 miles, lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is needed i have taken my 2001 santa fe to dealer 8 plus times for check engine light and was told found tether on gas cap not letting cap close tight enough /moved tether and ran evap test and check out ok . I was told cap loose 8 plus times this problem is on going. Return to dealer for jerk…
ODI 10166021
Engine · Equipment
On may 7th my car was towed into the maxon dealership with complaints of clunking noise under the hood and lost of power. The service on my vehicle was completed on may 9th. I was told that i needed to replace my driver belts and a computerized problem was the cause of power. On may 28th (memorial day weekend) while coming home from virginia i suddenly lost steering power on interstate 95 in maryland. I had my three…
ODI 10158626
Engine
2001 santa fe 4 cylinder repeatedly stalled, wouldn't start. Dealership where purchased had car for 2 full days, couldn't find the problem. Private mechanic replaced crankcase sensor, problem solved. Faulty crankcase sensor subject of recall for 6 cylinder engine on same model. *nm
ODI 10156685
Engine
2001 santa fe 4 cylinder car stalled,wouldn't start, had to replace crankcase position sensor, old part not available, exact same problem subject of recall campaign for 6 cylinder engine of same model car, hyundai refuses to assist. *nm
ODI 10139703
Engine
On june 12th the vehicle started to rattle and proceeded to shake. The vehicle would not accelerate but instead decelerated on 695 towards towson. The vehicle was drifting at 25 mph. I then proceeded to the nearest exit which was bel air road. I proceeded onto this exit when my vehicle shut off losing all power. At this time my dashboard lights were on. I had no power but my vehicle was still in gear and i safely…
ODI 10068495
Engine
Good morning, i am writing to you to let you know about my dissatisfaction with hyundai motors. I have contacted hyundai many times seeking satisfactory resolution to my complaint on my 2001 santa fe. The santa fe was sold to me advertising 181 horsepower. This however, is not true, and i am still waiting to hear from them. I have offered hyundai many solutions that i consider satisfactory to myself, and at the same…
ODI 10020604
Engine
Car stalled after starting and would not restart. Engine check by dealership revealed waterlogged air filter and non-oil liquid in the oil resevoir. Dealership concludes engine flooded with water (it wasn't); other (non-dealership) expert mechanics suspect cracked cylinder liner.*ak
ODI 766731
Engine
On june 12th the vehicle started to rattle and proceeded to shake. The vehicle would not accelerate but instead decelerated on 695 towards towson. The vehicle was drifting at 25 mph. I then proceeded to the nearest exit which was bel air road. I proceeded onto this exit when my vehicle shut off losing all power. At this time my dashboard lights were on. I had no power but my vehicle was still in gear and i safely…
ODI 10068491
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
Engine
While traveling on interstate vehicle lost power without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
ODI 8004679