2005 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:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- unintended acceleration · 4 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing out of garage throttle stuck nearly causing a major accident. Faulty tps seen many with same complaints..
ODI 11292467
Vehicle Speed Control
Me and my wife experienced a sudden unintended acceleration with our 2005 hyundai santa fe while driving. Please help. I went to hyundai dealer and said that no indicator or engine light on.
ODI 11219374
Vehicle Speed Control
While sopped at a traffic light with foot firmly on the brake the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. Applying additional pressure to brake pedal did not slow acceleration. I then shifted the vehicle into neutral. Within 2 seconds the acceleration started to decrease and returned to normal. Vehicle is scheduled to be inspected on 15 jan 2018. A similiar problem occurred in june of 2014 while i was backing into…
ODI 11062585
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle had been accelerating on its own while driving low speeds and on the highway. There were moments when it lurched itself forward quite violently, more so after transmission had time to warm up. Have also experienced moments of deceleration without cause. Its as if the vehicle cannot properly shift gears. Check engine light came on. This happened over the course of a couple of weeks. Had vehicle looked over by…
ODI 11066166
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving from a stop at 20 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. As a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into two trees. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10909871
Vehicle Speed Control
On may 16, 2016 i was driving my 2005 hyundai on a city street and it started to surge and i had to put my foot on the brake to slow it down but it wouldn't stop. Luckily i was close to home and was able to get it in the driveway but the unfortunate part is it didn't stop until it hit my house. It was a very terrifying experience. I don't think i'm going to feel comfortable driving it again.
Crash reported
ODI 10865374
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
The passenger air bag light remains constantly when the engine is started until it is turned off. The cruise control doesn't turn on at all and the fuse is good.
ODI 10849825
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
While waiting for the traffic light to change to green, my car was stopped, with my foot on the brake. . My car learched forward. I could feel the engine accelerate. By the time i got the car under control, i hit the car that was in front of me. The trunk was damaged, no damage to my car. Since owning this car i have experienced this acceleration before. I have discussed this with the dealer, the discussing ends up…
Crash reported
ODI 10679289
Vehicle Speed Control
After a rain when i start the vehicle and start driving it is fine until i reach 20mph. Then it acts like it is not receiving any power. It will not speed up no matter how i press on the accelerator. I notice that if i put it in manual and go from 1st to 2nd it will straighten out and drive fine. But, if i put it back into automatic drive at a stop sign it will do the same thing stalling out at 20 mph. If i drive it…
ODI 10627506
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My moms santa fe has sped out of control several times in the last three months. The last incident caused injuries because the air bag failed to deploy. The first incident was in a parking lot where the car had unintended acceleration and crashed into several cars. Second incident was on the road where car sped up and she turned it off. The third was backing out of a shopping center parking lot where the car rapidly…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10500947
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10482310
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
My mother died in a vehicle accident with no other vehicles involved. Her santa fe went through a "t" intersection without stopping crossing highway, went airborne over hillside and struck a tree. Severed spine, chest trauma and shattered ankle. There are no skids marks at the scene airbags were deploy but when? Steering column is crushed in and steering wheel was bent inward. The road she was on is a residential…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10468754
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate at any time without warning. The vehicle would also loose power while sitting at a complete stop. The dealer attempted to diagnose the defect numerous times, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10449626
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration. While driving my vehicle, the car "lurches" forward and the engine "reves" up. I've had it to the mechanic numerous times and they can not seem to find a reason for this to be happening. It is a very scary situation. I have 2 small children and have become fearful when driving my car. This happens on the highway as well as regular street roads. I've seen many forums on line with the…
ODI 10447908
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 hyundai santa fe accelerates suddenly causing dangerous situations has happened over a period of time since buying the vehicle in 2005 getting worse to an every day point now have had it to the dealership 5 times now going again tomorrow each time it cannot be duplicated by the dealership. *tr
ODI 10384240
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While stopped with the vehicle in park, the engine began to exhibit an unusually large increase in rpms. The contact applied slight pressure to the accelerator pedal and the engine resumed normal operation. The failure recurred the following day while stopped, with pressure being applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was…
ODI 10361616
Vehicle Speed Control
Engine races when started when engine is cold (first time started every day.). While driving, car will suddenly accelerate. Dealership reprogrammed transmission settings per a tsb, engine still races when started and the surging has gotten worse. Surging occurs at speeds from 15 to 65 mph. *tr
ODI 10345916
Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE SENSOR FOR 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10346768
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration in a hyundai santa fe causing a major accident at our house with extensive damage to vehicle and property, and some personal injury. The vehicle had previously been reported as having over-revved on occasion, but the dealer had been unable to replicate the fault, and this had not occurred for some time. On this occasion the engine stuck in maximum revs, even in neutral, and an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10311167
Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating from a stop, this vehicle hesitates and then lurches forward with extreme uncontrolled acceleration. On wet or slippery pavement this vehicle is completely unsafe. I have read nhtsa web site and can see complaint after complaint on this vehicle, yet no recalls issued by nhtsa. Not sure why we are wasting my time, but at least when i am killed in this vehicle my wife will be able to now include…
ODI 10224355
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal is to sensitive. Wheels spin when you excellerate at a slow speed. I have taken it to columbia hyundia 2 times and there isent anything they can do to fix it. I live in ohio and we get lots of snow im afraid im going to loose control of the vehicle on the ice or have some rearend me. There is no way to take off from a stopped position and not have the wheels spin and the vehicle to fishtail. You have to…
ODI 10211061
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden engine acceleration when parking. This is the second time this happened. My wife was parking the car and when she put her foot on the brake (note, she is a very experienced driver and was not accidentally pushing the accelerator, also nothing on the floor was touching it.) the engine started to accelerate to full throttle, she jammed on the brake and throw it into park at which point the engine raced full…
ODI 10207449
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While driving less than 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently while slowing down and attempting to brake. The contact thought that he may have been depressing both the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously, but this was not the case. The failure began to occur more frequently. While slowing down to…
ODI 10243200
Vehicle Speed Control
I am the owner of a 2005 santa fe w/a 3.5l engine. I've recently taken my vehicle in to have some warranty items taken care of. I asked that my car also be fixed in regards to an acceleration concern. For example: 1. While departing from a stopped position, the car will violently jerk your head back. This occurs while barely touching the accelerator. 2. When the car is in motion i can feel it surging forward and…
ODI 10185408
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the engine light illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The ecu was replaced, and the float in the gas tank was replaced twice, but the problem persisted. *ak
ODI 10173474