2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 10
- 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.
Among these 10 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Was driving on highway and my 2.4l engine just stopped and it was towed home the timing belt is chewed up. From my understanding this is happening to a lot of these engines the 2.4l
ODI 11170497
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact had to add air to the four tires and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the suspension and axle needed to be repaired. The local dealer was not contacted.…
ODI 11131973
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
The belt that runs the alternater has broken twice and continuously is squealing it wont keep speed when going up hill and wont let battery charge correctly to keep running will stop when it is being ran
ODI 11073415
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
On 6/17/14 my cars front right wheel fell off. I found two recalls on the internet for the front and rear suspension system. The car was towed/repaired for 782.00. In july 2014, hyundai made an inspection of the work. I asked for reimbursement for the recall but was declined as not being within a campaign. Recently, the rear brakes, rotors, and caliper were replaced (for the second time). .afterward, a noise i heard…
ODI 10895479
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving 60 mph, a loud sputtering noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10886164
Body · Engine · Suspension
Tire blow out service tech found rotted out engine cradle. *tr
ODI 10661208
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 10 mph, the vehicle auto accelerated without engaging the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
ODI 10716165
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
When ever the under engine gets wet the car turns off and the brake light and oil lights come on. When it stops i can't turn the wheel and it locks up. I was driving on interstate in the rain and the car started jolting that the car was off then on then off then on again. I had no control of the car in the torrential rain going 60 miles an hour. Whenever it rains or if i go through a puddle of water this has…
ODI 10638991
Engine
My car just stopped while driving the lights still worked as did the radio it then restarted after a few minutes....i changed the camshaft sensor and that seemed to fix it for a time then it started to happen again after a heavy rain...i love my car that i just got used but if it keeps doing this it is not safe for anyone on the road...please help *tr
ODI 10515000
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated there was a burning odor coming from the front intermittently as the steering wheel began shaking. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired.…
Fire reported
ODI 10669277