2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
- 82
- 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 82 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 24 records
- check engine · 22 records
- light came · 15 records
- valve cover · 12 records
- fuel gauge · 12 records
- cover gasket · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 35 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is actually my third complaint. I have spoken to hyundai no one will acknowledge that there is a problem. First my check engine light came on. I was told it was a fuel gauge sensor. I recently had them replaced now my car's check engine light is flashing and the car has stalled on me several times while in traffic or on the interstate. Hyundai is ignoring this. I think it's my fuel/ proposition system. I had a…
ODI 10836905
Electrical System
Speedometer began bouncing and then completely quit working; outside temperature gauge stuck on lowest temperature read outside, mode buttons for heating and air conditioning operate erratically. *tr
ODI 10548319
Electrical System · Visibility
While driving down the highway, my driver's side sun visor fell from the ceiling and was dangling by the electrical wire which controls the automatic light when the visor is opened. This not only obstructed my view, but also caused a knee-jerk reaction to brake as the visor swung toward my face. Upon inspection, the plastic joint which holds the visor in place had failed. The visor had fallen despite the fact that i…
ODI 10618534
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brakes light was functioning (not on) when the brake pedal is depressed. The esc off light start to stay on. *tr
ODI 10534229
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Hello, i am the original owner of a 2007 santa fe. I was driving last week to pick up my 6 year old daughter when all of a sudden in the middle of an intersection i had no power when i pressed on the gas pedal. I coasted into the parking lot, noticed the check engine light on, shut off the car and immediately grabbed my manual to see what happened. When returning to the car after getting my daughter from camp, the…
ODI 10524942
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
My experience and observation is same what is explain in the earlier post. I car does have brake light switch failure which was not covered under the recall. Unfortunately i have shell out $70 from pocket to fix it. The hyundai dealer (hyundai mark zimmerman) charged me $291 for fixing the tps and programming the ecm. When i would begin acceleration the vehicle would hesitate then take off rapidly then i would loose…
ODI 10514368
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Brake light module fails to light up, which causes higher risk of collision. There is recall on this, but this does not cover my vehicle. This vehicle has multiple problems, all of which are hazards. The gas gauge needle does not function properly, and shows erratic gas usage, even showing the low fuel light right after filling up. The esc light stays on, which causes the engine light to stay on. And the vehicle…
ODI 10532616
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensors have gone out and fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and 1/2 tank. Causes engine light to come on. Known issue, yet no recalls or acknowledgement from hyundai. *tr
ODI 10514186
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level gage readout is faulty, providing erroneous and irregularly fluctuating readings on remaining gas levels. Took it to dennis hyundai of dublin oh and was informed by service manager that this is a regular problem on 2007 santa fe's. He said the yellow check engine light that sporadically lights is triggered by faulty gas level sensor. The dealer cleared the trouble code for me and suggested i not waste my…
ODI 10681386
Electrical System
Suv will start but esc light stays on and then the suv fails to accelerate. Suv must then be restarted for a cycle of 10-15 times upon which time the esc light turns off and suv will then accelerate when going up a hill. System failure has occurred daily since march 2013. Dealership knows hyundai is recalling 2007 santa fe but refuses to service vehicle at no cost unless i receive a recall notice. *tr
ODI 10507185
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the interstate at approximately 70 mph, i attempted to deactivate the cruise control by tapping on the brake pedal. The cruise control did not turn off even with holding the brake down harder. I was able to shut off the cruise control using the off switch on the steering wheel. Upon exiting the interstate and reaching my destination, i could not get the shifter to go into park. After shutting the…
ODI 10509276
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving and my gas gauge read empty, i went immediately to a gas station to fill it and it only took $8.00. After that the gas gauge would fluctuate full to empty whenever it felt like it. This was a serious defect because if i would have run out of gas on a highway going 55 mph, i would have lost control of the steering and brakes. My father has the exact santa fe and has the same exact problem; what are the…
ODI 10573207
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While driving 70 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed an oil leak that damaged the alternator, battery, and computer chip. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10663161
Electrical System · Steering
My car has died 3 times after i turn. I have turned both left and right when this happens. I usually happens when i'm turning out of my driveway or onto another street/road as slower speeds. I lose power steering, my car dies and my battery light quickly flashes on with this happens. Once i turn the car off and turn it back on, everything works again. And no warning lights are on. This just happens to me…
ODI 10470360
Air Bags · Electrical System
Air bag light on dash would stay on,andwhen locking car with key fob,lights would flash when pressing key fob first time,but on second press horn would not beep,vehicle alarm would go off intermittently replaced sensor under seat and it fixed problem for awhile.6-20-2007,same exact problem again.after googling symptoms have found numerous complaints of almost the same problem or some variation there of!my question…
ODI 10605127
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Esc off light is illuminated when vehicle is not in park, and check engine light is illuminated. Brake lights don't work (seem to be always on). I got the problem code from the vehicle, did some research, and found hyundai campaign 092 covered these conditions caused by a faulty stop lamp switch. I contacted hyundai, and they informed me my vehicle was manufactured (july 2006) prior to the recall date range (which…
ODI 10441303
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Shortly after having a new battery installed on my car by our local auto supply store a few months ago, i had to replace first one headlight bulb... Then a few days later, the other headlight bulb... A couple of weeks later i noticed the gas gauge going bad. It would wobble all over the place. Then i noticed that the guy who installed the battery did not tighten down the terminal. I took it back & he fixed that.…
ODI 10548261
Air Bags · Electrical System
Wife's car-driving one day and noticed airbag warning light on. Took to dealer. Dealer said it was safe to drive while part was ordered, would not offer loaner. Came back and had part installed a week-1/2 later, after finally got part notice in mail. Part replaced-no light anymore. Problem is back again. Called customer service, but they don't seem to be too concerned. *kb
ODI 10429967
Air Bags · Electrical System
I received a recall letter from hyundai concerning the airbags in the vehicle. I realized that my airbag light on my dash had been on for a long time, perhaps a year or two, but i thought that was normal and didn't realize it meant it didn't work. I brought my vehicle to the dealer and they performed the repair related to the recall. The dealer stated that the repair did not fix the problem as the airbag light was…
ODI 10437220
Electrical System
Wednesday, june 23, 2010: car was parked in a store parking lot. On approach to car smoke was observed on the interior of the car. Upon opening the car, smoke and fire could be seen centered around the right side seat warmer switch and electrical port. Nothing was plugged in and key was not in the ignition. Fire was put out by blowing on it. Seat warmer switch was melted on the right side and the electrical port cap…
Fire reported
ODI 10344110
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they informed the contact that there was a wiring malfunction within the steering column. The technician also advised that in the event of a crash, the air bags could possibly not deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10373987
Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift · Electrical System · Structure
Letter regarding the electrical problems he has experienced with his 2007 hyundai santa fe. *tgw the consumer stated whenever he parked near electrical towers, the locks on the door would malfunction, the cruise control light would not go out, the windows would not go up, the gear box would not display which gear the vehicle was in. The climate control never functioned according to the manual. The cruise control…
ODI 10325278
Electrical System · Steering
Follow up to complaints #'s 10319062-10319460-10319463. Vehicle power steering loss has been corrected by hyundai dealer. Be advised that the cause for the loss of the power steering was (the pulley separated damaging belt). (balancer fell apart and balancer and belt were replaced). Vehicle only had 12,869 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10320945
Electrical System · Steering
While making a right hand turn going from an eastward direction to a southern direction the power steering on my vehicle went dead, the red driver seat belt light came on and in a few seconds the power steering came back and the eat belt light went off. Traveling at a very slow speed in a rural area of town.. After incident i drove home without any problem. *tr
ODI 10319460
Electrical System · Steering
While making a right hand turn going from an eastward direction to a southern direction the power steering on my vehicle went dead, the red driver seat belt light came on and in a few seconds the power steering came back and the eat belt light went off. Traveling at a very slow speed in a rural area of town.. After incident i drove home without any problem. *tr
ODI 10319458