2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 7
- 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 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2003 hyundai santa fe, 180k miles, 2nd owner. Customer states: fuel leaking from fuel tank onto ground; safety concern & fire hazard. Unable to park in garage/driveway. Fuel light on; low fuel level. Filled with $7.00 in gas ($2.70/gal). After fueling, fuel gauge hasn't moved. Added more fuel & set gas station fuel nozzle to auto stop when full. Gauge says 3/4 tank (normally would read full tank).then drove 12 miles…
ODI 11120235
Engine
My daughter and her friends were driving the 2003 hyundai sante fe home from a ski trip in the mountains. She said the car keeps accelerating on it's own up to 55-60mph, especially when they were going down hill. When she put the car in park or neutral, the car's engine rev up to 3000 rmp on it's own. She barely put her foot on the pedal and it was driving 55 mph. She had to use the brakes a lot to slow the car…
ODI 10661983
Engine · Power Train · Structure · Suspension
We purchased this vehicle used in june of 2014 with 62,450 miles on it. The exterior and interior were in great shape. The vehicle was taken to a hyundai dealer in july for an inspection of the rear suspension per a recall. At that time a complete inspection was done, with only a small oil leak found on one axle shaft. Two months later the vehicle was take back to the dealer for a recall for a broken spring. At this…
ODI 10638669
Engine
Engine died multiple times while in operation on a city street going straight, approximately 35-40 miles per hour and on hiway going approx. 60 mph twice. We no longer drive it on a hiway. Repair shop can't find anything wrong.
ODI 10971095
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall with out warning. The contact mentioned that within 2 to 3 seconds the vehicle would restart and operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 73,100.
ODI 10630771
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundia santa fe. The contact stated hat while driving approximately 5 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The engine stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto shop who stated the malfunction was contributed to the engine mount bracket bolt. The vehicle was no repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10482865