2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 5 records
- foot brake · 5 records
- sudden acceleration · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving
ODI 11176011
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Vehicle was sold without title or disclosure dealership took money refuse to hear complaints. Contact me as i am handicapped and have no tittle trying to return vehicle it veered toward ditch as the vehicle is inoperable and dangerous per dmv
ODI 11208686
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 hyundai santa fe 2.7 liter engine, high idles at 3,000 rpm on start up and never goes down even when engine reaches normal operating temperature, automatic transmission not even acting right since this problem started, this is a hazard and can cause an accident. The car shows no engine codes, or transmission codes, it has had lower intake, upper intake gaskets changed, iac motor changed, throttle position…
ODI 11093495
Vehicle Speed Control
Recently the engine throttle started to rev up and wanting to acceleratewhen i am goin very very slow stuck in traffic or just deiving under 30 mph. I would have to apply the brakes very hard and that wouldn't work so i would have to put it into neutral and wait for the throttle to calm down. I went to my mechanics and they put the computer monitor on my santa fe but no codes came up showing any problems. They…
ODI 10840201
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 55 mph, the gear shifter failed and the vehicle accelerated. The contact had to keep her foot on the brake pedal in order to avoid crashing. The check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10816532
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i put gas in my car it will not start afterward. First it started only when my car was turned off. When i left my car running it was ok. Now it turns off when my car is running also. The mechanic said, it may be a bad fuel pump, cost $350 to replace, but can't guarantee this will fix the issue. I see i am not the only one with this issue. Why is this not a recall?? I google it and there are so many people with…
ODI 10807296
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle tries to slow down or accelerate while driving on city streets
ODI 10789245
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed when just touching the gas pedal. The brake must immediately be engaged to slow the car. Once the car is moving the accelerator works. While cruising the engine rpm surges forcing the brakes to be engaged.this is a dangerous situation in traffic. The previous owner said the vehicle has been doing this for years and she just lived with it. It is unsettling to have a…
ODI 10660868
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
After pulling into traffic, i lifted my foot from the accelerator when i reached my desired speed. However, the vehicle continued to accelerate. I applied the brake, and the engine continued to rev for 1 or 2 seconds. There was no accident on this occasion, but it was terrifying, and i had my child in the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10593533
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Dear nhtsa - my santa fe had a malfunction at 65 mph that causes the car to abruptly slow down and run in only third gear. This is a huge distraction to the driver and could easily cause an accident. The codes are p0121 and p0733 which have to do with a throttle/accelerator position sensor and a third gear ratio mismatch. I believe the way this works is the accelerator position sensor sends a signal to the…
ODI 10576819
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into parking space when car suddenly accelerated and went up onto a 6 inch sidewalk barrier. Drivers foot was firmly on the brake but car accelerated anyway . Driver put car in neutral to keep from going forward and stop. Very very scary and thankful no one was walking in front of us. *tr
ODI 10572659
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle accelerated to greater speeds. The contact shifted into drive as the vehicle continued to accelerate while the contact was applying the brake. The contact immediately shut the engine off to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10485411
Vehicle Speed Control
Uninitiated acceleration while driving, trying to stop and idling. *tr
ODI 10435342
Vehicle Speed Control
While sitting in traffic at a local gas station, my 2004 hyundai santa fe surged to the point where i could barely control the vehicle from crashing into the car in front of me. I immediately placed the car in neutral and the engine speed surged to nearly 6000 rpm. I turned the vehicle off. The car was able to be started again without incident. There was no collision, but it was a very scary and uncontrolled manner…
ODI 10421626
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 hyundai santa fe has sudden acceleration and surging no trouble lights on. Dealership told me the throttle sensor had to be replaced, so we did that. About a month later, same thing happened. Dealership replaced throttle sensor again, at no charge. Said if it happens again we would need a new throttle body. Happened again, so had the throttle body replaced. Happened again and was told it was wiring that had to…
ODI 10390434
Vehicle Speed Control
I am now afraid to drive my hyundai sante fe. While driving home from work (about 30 miles from home) my vehicle started accelerating rapidly and surging when i was trying to keep it from lunging forward. I had to use the emergency brake and the brakes to stop it and that still did not stop the acceleration from continuing. I drove it directly to the shop where i wanted to have it fixed. It cost over $500 to have a…
ODI 10369376
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 5 mph she applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop until crashing into another vehicle. After crashing, she shifted the vehicle into park. Once the vehicle was in park the engine began to exhibit an abnormal increase in rpms and the engine roared extremely loudly until she removed the key out of the ignition. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10362615
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred while in drive or reverse. Also, the contact stated that most times they have been able to stop the vehicle but twice had minor accidents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and each time either there were no…
Crash reported
ODI 10477131
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled as soon as it was started. She was able to restart the vehicle the following day yet the vehicle abnormally accelerated with an unusual increase in engine rpm as she depressed the brakes. The vehicle would not stop and she then shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic…
ODI 10384873
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While idling, the vehicle kept moving almost hitting a pedestrian. The failure occurs intermittently when merging into traffic or at a traffic light. The current and failure mileages were 11,600. The consumer expericed sudden acceleration while her foot was on the brake. Updated 11/06/07. *jb
ODI 10205962
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The failure recurred three separate times. As a result of the failure, the contact was involved in a crash while in reverse. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10450501
Vehicle Speed Control
Last week, my husband was slowly pulling out of a parking lot and was applying the brakes as a group of people passed in front of him. The vehicle spontaneously lurched forward and revved to 4-5,000 rpm. My husband was standing on the brakes but the vehicle continued to move forward; the passenger turned the car off at which point the vehicle stopped going forward--the people in front of the vehicle barely escaped…
ODI 10166096
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The 1st -dec. 23 2004. My husband and i was traveling on the interstate and the car began to slow down. My husband pulled to the side of the road and there was smoke coming from the brakes. After getting out and inspecting for problems we got back in the car and attempted to proceed forward and the car would not move. We called the tow truck. By the time car got to the service department, they were able to drive the…
ODI 10155002
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving the vehicle at any speed, it accelerated on its own. Occasionally when the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle accelerated more rapidly. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brakes multiple times in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The failure began when the heat or the air conditioner was turned on. The dealer replaced one of…
ODI 10320642
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 hyundai - santa fe, car surges to full throttle and goes through red lights or stops signs, surge is so great it takes across 4 lanes of traffic, driver is standing on the brake at the time has happened x3, vin is[xxx]. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10139427