2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
The first occurrence was tues. Oct. 21 backing out of a driveway and went to put the car in drive. It stalled right in the middle of a very busy road. I put it in park and tried to start it again. It did start but did not feel like it would continue to run. However, it did. The second time was yesterday when i was driving down a four lane road at 40 miles an hour and it just stopped running. I was so thankful it was…
ODI 10650538
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalls without warning while driving. First occurrence was over a year ago. I was driving down i5 going 70 mph when the car suddenly died. I lost my power steering and brakes. I managed to coast to the next exit. It started after sitting a few minutes. And i was able to make it home. I've received codes for camshaft sensor, misfires, low catalyst. I've changed the cam and crank sensors, coils, spark plugs,…
ODI 10825883
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 35 mph, the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that an error message displayed to call the dealer. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that they need to replace the spo navigation system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10743649
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
While looking for a parking place, the air bag in the back of the driver side front seat spontaneously deployed, injuring my back and my left knee. My chiropractor got my back somewhat repaired, but my knee ended up having a meniscus tear that has not yet been repaired. Hyundai is willing to replace what my insurance company paid out for medical care and to fix my car. I will be having medical issues for the rest of…
1 injury
ODI 10661314
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the accelerator position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10640000
Electrical System · Engine
After starting vehicle and while driving, engine shuts down immediately and without warning. Was able to steer to the side of the street it as it was still rolling. No indications came on as to what the issue may point to. I shut the engine off and waited for a tow to my home which i total took about 45 minutes. Once at home the vehicle started with no issues. For the next two days my vehicle was at my mechanics and…
ODI 10548940
Air Bags · Electrical System · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
3rd time crank shaft sensor went in 1 year/5 months. Car only has 60,000 miles. All 3 times, car would not accelerate, check engine light then appears and seconds later the car shuts off. Twice we were on the highway when this happened and lucky we had enough time to get over to the breakdown lane before the car shut down. 3 times in a year and 5 months, this should not happen... Also, the air bag light has been…
ODI 10349641
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the electronic control module was reprogrammed. Approximately four months later the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the electronic control module was again reprogrammed. The following day while driving at approximately 55 mph…
ODI 10340733
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag light came on. Diagnosed as faulty wiring. Dealer got it to go out, but if it comes back on again they say the entire passenger side airbag needs to be replaced. Dealer cannot say if the air bag will deploy in an accident and says that the manufacturer will not say either. Now, the light is out behind the heater control button. Once again diagnosed as faulty wiring. Faulty wiring sounds like a factory problem…
ODI 10262119
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Structure
I purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). In aug/2006, the airbag light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the results were "code b1382 psab resistance high - resecure connector under the passenger seat/clear code". In feb/2008, the airbag sensor again appeared. The same technical code was detected, and the dealership resolution was to "reroute wire…
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10260997
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed, the speedometer dropped down to 0 mph. The speedometer picked back up between 2-5 minutes. The problem was getting progressively worse. The dealership was aware of the problem. Sometimes the problem occurred 2-3 times a day.*ak updated 10/17/2006 - this problem has been ongoing since the vehicle was purchased. *nm
ODI 10169180
Electrical System
I have documented 8 times that the electrical system has failed in my car - taken to dealer and they keep saying due to corrosion on wires but i find it hard to believe that every 3-4 mths that happens - i do not live near the beach. The car will be out of warranty end of this year and i feel the problem is not being solved. *tr
ODI 10264953
Electrical System · Gasoline
Engine cuts out while driving, unable to have power steering, car lurches without warning, usually when moving from a stop. *jb
ODI 10146921
Electrical System
Failure: gas gauge, acceleration issue, and seat belt sensor. *ak
ODI 10098110
Electrical System
Dt: the end of january 2004 or beginning of february 2004 while in the car it shout off and steering wheel locked. About 30 seconds later the car just started up by itself. Then, in april 2004 the car did this again while driving on the highway. Got a recall 03v030000 notice on this vehicle which stated it would stall in cold damp weather, took vehicle tto he dealer they fixed the problem. . Then in june 2004 while…
ODI 10121686