2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
- light turned · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag light remains on so this is a safety issue. Will i have to pay for this? I really don't know the history of this vehicle i never received a car fax on it. That is why i need to know if there were any recalls on the airbag with the airbag light remains on. I know this might be because of the module having to be replaced.
ODI 11092100
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated in addition, the child safety locks failed to function properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was not notified, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts…
ODI 10945011
Door · Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 55 mph and attempting to roll up the front driver side window, the window failed to roll up and curved. The contact heard a grinding noise from the window. In addition, the door opened independently and the contact was unable to close the door. The contact had to hold onto the door from the outside in order to keep the door closed. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10702808
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when ignition key was removed, the engine would not shut off. The gear was in park but the vehicle continued to slowly move forward. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition pin controller needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10587075
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to electrical problems and engine compartment fire. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the engine began to overheat. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10619574
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel would independently stop before the tank was full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 4/20/15*cn
ODI 10694099
Electrical System
I was driving down the road going about 40 to 45 miles an hour on a busy road. I had my grandchildren in the car with me. The car all of a sudden shut off on me. Thank god i had enough momentum to pull over on the side of the road. I couldn't get the car to start so i sat there with them praying i wouldn't get hit. After a while it started up again and i went maybe two feet and it died again. I was able to roll into…
ODI 10551630
Electrical System · Engine
The car looses power but comes rite back ..sometimes stalls while in traffic but starts rite up..going on interstate lost power tact dropped to o all power lost came back on its own also cd player will come on by itself i think it may be something electrical i have read online many of the same problems with the sante fe of that year ..no fix what is the deal with that no fix something is up with that lots of…
ODI 10652876
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
2003 hyundai sante fe gls - drove through a 2 inch deep puddle. Lost power steering, battery light and brake light flashed then a rubber burning smell started. Drove the car for two additional days after the repair shop couldn't find anything. Then driving home from work, airbag light turned on, brake light turned on battery light turned on, all analog instruments failed, tach failed, braking became inconsistent and…
ODI 10513108
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving 5 mph the vehicle stalled and the vehicle lost all electrical power. The contact coasted to the side of the road and called a tow truck. The contact then decided to restart the vehicle and it began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer was not familiar with the failure. The failure…
ODI 10353673
Electrical System · Steering
2003 hyundai santa fe gs, fwd, 2.7l automatic - battery light intermittently comes on in wet weather and power steering is lost. Online research shows other owners of the same vehicle have taken their vehicles to the dealer with the same problem and have received no fixes. Losing power steering while driving is a severe safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10354029
Electrical System
Our 2003 hyundai sante fe will shut off while driving with no warning at all. The tachometer drops to zero then the vehicle will restart and continue going. Sometimes it will completely shut off while driving or at a stoplight and has to be put and park and cranked. The vehicle also bucks while driving at times and the transmission shift hard when putting in reverse at times. Vehicle has been sent to dealership…
ODI 10328899
Electrical System · Mechanical
I own 2003 hyundai sante fe on june 2008 it started stalling,hestitating on the highway it started jerking and engine light came on pulled to side it shut off would not start until hours later, took to dealer diagnostic showed crankshaft ,belt timing plugs, total cost was $1219.84 stated was not warranty, i had them repair , last couple months ,same thing again, but i notice that the jerking and stalling happens…
ODI 10262666
Electrical System · Seat Heater/Cooler
I owned a 2003 hyundai santa fe and the heated seat electrical unit failed to shut off and the interior of the car caught on fire (leather seats, dashboard, roof of the car, etc). The car had to be totaled with only 50,000 miles on it and hyundai said there was nothing that they could do about it. I went through my insurance company and filed a total loss and my $25,000 car was settled for $11,000. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10231073
Electrical System
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 attention of a hyundai dealership 4 times and over a 50,000 miles and a 2-1/2 year span. Each time it is taken in, the dealer cannot resolve it as they state they require an error code or first hand experience to begin to troubleshoot. I have contacted hundai america and am…
ODI 10203556
Electrical System
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 continue going. The vehicle also bucks while driving at times and the transmission shift hard when putting in reverse at times. Vehicle has been sent to dealership several times with multiple issues. Dealership thinks its a electrical problem but states vehicle will have to…
ODI 10199900
Electrical System
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 period of time. We have returned the car to the dealer three times and they said they could not find nothing wrong, and would have to see the incident in the process of happening before they could make a definite diagnosis. Today while driving to work my husband heard…
ODI 10195530
Electrical System
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 added scan tool operation and changed the relay assembly. The problem recurred. He noticed this happening at approximately. 25,000 miles. At one time the check engine light came on, but it went out the next day. The dealer talked to the manufacturer. *ak
ODI 10129088
Electrical System
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 15-25 mph the vehicle will stall. He stated that the dealership had the vehicle on numerous occasions, and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The dealership informed him that unless the check engine light turned onthey would not be able to do diagnostic…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10183323
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
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 warning lights came on, the heater and radio began making strange noises, the headlamps failed, and the vehicle engine stopped running and would not start, leaving the vehicle in the middle of the road, stranding me and my pregnant wife, with no lights or flashers in the…
ODI 10098377
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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 ninth (9th) time to have it inspected for this and many other concerns so i am unable to have the concern addressed.*ak
ODI 10090607
Electrical System · Pedals And Linkages
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 consumer experienced problems with the santa fe (suv) vin#[xxx] and a sonata gls vin#[xxx]. These were both new vehicles. The sante fe displayed extended stopping distance and the vehicle surged forward intermittently. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal were similar in…
ODI 10089424
Electrical System
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 jerk is strong enough to throw the driver and passengers forward and backward. When i informed the dealer, they said the computer system just needed to get use to the way i drive. As the problem became more frequent and i became more worried, i continued to inform the…
ODI 10080947
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, and replace it. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Then, mechanic replaced the engine compartment relay, fuel sensor assembly, and the computer module.…
ODI 10115680
Electrical System
One day in 2003 while driving down the interstate, my 2003 santa fe died and then immediately started again, all by itself. It would happen about once a month, suddenly with no warning. Now it occurs almost every time i drive on the highway. It also has occurred at slower speeds. Once at a stoplight, it died but did not start again. Everything shuts down, even steering. Dealer says they can not fix it without seeing…
ODI 10291677