2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 5
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I've owned 2 santa fe's in a row (2001 & 2004). Both had engine failures around 60,000 miles (both on freeway). The 2004 failed at night in the middle of the arizona desert- these both presented me with a very serious safety hazard. I was driving at 70 mph when the engine lost power and made a terrible noise. I end up getting towed over 150 miles to hyundai dealer. Small block failed and was replaced in both-…
ODI 10284092
Engine
Engine- defective short block engine car is back in shop now for the 5th time for the same problem. Check engine light on, loud rattling noises coming from engine. Dealer informed me it's a defective factory engine. Brand new short block engine replaced twice and car now back in shop for same problem. No longer feel safe in this vehicle, as twice i had to be towed to dealer b/c of engine failure and i had my 2 yr…
ODI 10249659
Engine
Since the purchase of this santa fe in 04 there have been six times where the vehicle had been driven down the road and died. I have been scared for my and my son's life as this just happened on an interstate and if it wouldn't have happened before i wouldn't have known how to react but i barely pulled the car off the road. Hyundai said the problem was unbalanced tire pressure...obviously they don't respect women.…
ODI 10214034
Engine
While driving, the check engine light came on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the engine cylinder was found to be defective. *jb vehicle came out of the factory with defective cylinders. It took 5 months for the engine light to come on. *tc
ODI 10109688
Engine
My husband and i purchased a 2004 hyundai santa fe in septmeber of this year (2004). 2 months later, the engine blew. Hyundai is offering only to replace the engine. However, their lack of customer service is appaling. No one returns my calls, i constantly have to follow up with them. We initally felt that a new comparable vehicle was more appropriate. They seem very unconcerned that the car died on a highway in the…
ODI 10098862