2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Suspension
I purchased this vehicle from used dealer in march 4,2016 despite not wanting to but had little choice after dealer sold the car i put money down on that day for cash while i wad retrieving the last document she sent ne home for when,i returbedvmy car was gone and the car in stuck in now is this hyundai with a very shaky front end that rattles and literally skips off the road into the shoulder if in not very careful…
ODI 10911078
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
The rear wiper will turn on even though the car is off and there is no key in the ignition. Even after pulling the fuse the wiper will not turn off. Also, came home last night and the drl on the car were on. Once the car is turn off the lights will always go off after the passenger car door is opened then closed. The car has not been driven in several days but yet the lights were on. I am concerned that there may be…
ODI 10629815
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Dear safercar, a letter was sent by me to hyundai motors in regards to a safety issue with our 2005 hyundai santa fe. The issue is that our car fails to start at various time or has engine failure while driving. We purchase this car from an elderly friend who had the car in the repair shop for the same reason we are writing this letter. She was told after all attempts at repairs that the car was not repairable and…
ODI 10668246
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Started engine. Placed the automatic transmission selection into reverse. The engine immediately had an unintended acceleration to perhaps 2500 rpm. Operator immediately applied very heavy pressure on the brake pedal to stop any rear direction movement. Operator immediately moved the shift lever back to the park position, shut off the ignition and restarted the vehicle. After restarting, everything was back to…
ODI 10554266
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights did not illuminate. Stop light switch fail, $25 part. Recall campaign for later model years 2007-2011 santa fe's. *tr
ODI 10564235
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During winter driving in snowstorm wiper control arm on driver's side just fell off - making the vehicle impossible to drive due to snow buildup on windshield. It was later discovered that nut holding that arm got loose and was lost. Second issue was the windshield that developed a crack in the bottom with no obvious reasons - nothing was hit/ vehicle is always driven with care. Dealer refused to fix it under a…
ODI 10233195
Automatic (Asc) · Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact complained about several problems. The first problem was the traction control, which allowed the front wheels to slip in the snow. The electronic accelerator cut in and out when the traction control was on. The dealer was contacted, and they suggested turning the traction control off. The contact tried the dealer's suggestion. And now, only one wheel will turn in the snow, the engine idled low, and…
ODI 10145206