2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 11 records
- brake pedal · 9 records
- check engine · 8 records
- engine light · 7 records
- slow down · 6 records
- repaired failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Car began accelerating as if cruise control was on. I put my foot on the brake and the car hesitated for a second. My foot then returned to the gas pedal and again the car began to accelerate at a very fast pace. My foot then returned to the brake and the speed continued to increase. I then put the car into park and shut off the ignition. Prior to turning off the car the speedometer showed speed of 90 miles per…
ODI 10505887
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
When i would begin acceleration the vehicle would hesitate then take off rapidly then i would loose power to a speed of @ 15 miles per hour and the esc off switch would appear on the dashboard followed by the check engine light. I safely pulled over and turned the vehicle off for about 30 seconds. Once i turned the vehicle back on, the dashboard lights would go out and i would repeat this cycle 8-9 times before…
ODI 10511064
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while parked, she shifted into drive when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parking sign. The contact shut the ignition off in order to stop the vehicle and avoid crashing into other vehicles. The police reported to the scene and filed a report. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10504927
Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to accelerate on an interstate to pass a vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle quickly sped up to 80 mph in a matter of seconds. Thankfully due to recent accelerator issues/recalls for other manufactures, i was able to shift the vehicle into neutral. The engine was pegged at max rpms while i frantically tried to get over through the lanes with the car in neutral. With three…
ODI 10504613
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control would turn on but not allow a speed to be set. Also esc off light remained on dash solid. We never received any notice of a recall from hyundai. I see numerous other hyundai owners who have had this problem.also the check engine light has been on and won't turn off no matter how many times the cap is taken off then put back on after three turns. Fuel reads empty when tank is full. *tr
ODI 10503902
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 35 mph, accelerator suddenly did no longer respond and "check engine" and esc warning lit up and speed decreased. I was able to coast at 5-10 mph to the nearest dealer 8 miles away. They immediately diagnosed it to the tps unit (throttle position sensor), which was replaced under an extended warranty. However this is the second incident with this car. The first time happened in october 2007 just a…
ODI 10486720
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car suddenly loses power. Pressing the accelerator has no effect even though the engine is still running and in drive. This has occurred multiple times at different speeds. So far i have managed to pull to the side of the road without incident. Turning the engine off and on multiple times restores power again. *tr
ODI 10512364
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
Faulty brake switch a/b. Obd codes p0571 & p0504 recorded. Symptoms: brake lights would not light with brake pedal depressed. Cruise control would turn on but not allow a speed to be set. Also esc off light remained on dash solid. Seems to be exact symptoms associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v122000. We never received any notice of that recall from hyundai. When i brought it to the attention of my local…
ODI 10475283
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair however they would not repair the vehicle until the manufacturer sent someone to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to get repaired. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10473946
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start consistently. The electronic stability control warning light was illuminated as well as the four wheel drive warning light. The service engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the failure was located as a faulty sensor of the throttle body that led to the pedal. The vehicle was…
ODI 10463574
Vehicle Speed Control
I was going to park in my parking spot and the car just accelerated and jumped a granite curb and struck a 4 in pole in the ground. The car kept hitting the pole almost driving up it. The car wouldn't stop even after i pressed on the brake, finally i couldn't stop it until i placed both feet on the brake pedal and pressed as hard as i could. It was frightening, when i called the garage they wanted me to drive it up…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10461298
Electronic Stability Control · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the electronic stability control warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred within driving a very short distance. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance…
ODI 10452627
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact was driving 50 mph when the accelerator pedal failed to release after being depressed. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The contact believed that the all-weather floor mats (weather tech all…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10447119
Vehicle Speed Control
At approximately 5:45 last night, while changing lanes and accelerating from 35 to 40 mph, my santa fe suddenly floored its own accelerator pedal and would not release. Tried to 'fight it' with the brake pedal but nothing would release the accelerator, including pumping it slightly. The way we got the car to stop was by putting on the parking brake, pushing the brake pedal to the floor and trying to downshift the…
ODI 10441290
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle position sensor failed, resulting in no response when accelerator was depressed. Car would only idle. *tr
ODI 10411549
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck as the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The contact pumped on the accelerator pedal until it released and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10386844
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration 2007 santa fe hyundai - 2nd time around..this time on a private road car engine revved up , all brake systems failed, could not shift into neutral - mechanism would not move, had to hold on the stirring wheel and ride it out.; saw main thoroughfare coming up swerved into gas station; saw wall had thought to swerve into street; would have toppled vehicle saw small park went across…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10386732
Vehicle Speed Control
We were traveling north on route 27 near oxford, ohio in our 2007 hyundai santa fe. While passing a slow moving truck, i realized that the car was accelerating on its own and we went from 40 mph to over 90 mph in seconds. (the car's high speed was recorded by our garmin gps). I pressed hard on the brakes and felt the brakes being applied, but the engine was still racing at full throttle. I pressed very hard on the…
ODI 10385408
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating vehicle to merge onto a major highway, car rapidly accelerated and would not slow down or stop despite attempts to brake or slow down. Attempted to tap brake and push off button of cruise control (although this had not been turned on) car required putting into neutral, pulling to side of road and turning engine off. This acceleration issue also happened june, 2009. Company made decision there is nothing…
ODI 10344255
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while in the reverse position, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. The vehicle crashed rear end into a loading dock and sustained substantial rear body damage. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure and…
Crash reported
ODI 10330998
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS. *TR
ODI 10329754
Vehicle Speed Control
2007 hyundai santa fe, we had a problem with the car accelerate when the brakes are applied. We took it to boucher for repair. They said nothing was wrong but they replaced the computer box. The car still has problems in cold weather. This also lead to brake pad failure. *tr
ODI 10308252
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the garden state pkwy in nj, the car accelerated to 80mph and would not slow down or stop. Despite both feet on brake, the car would not slow down. The incident lasted for 5-10 minutes and disengaged by itself. Serviced for above by dealer on 5/2/09-remained until 5/6/10 and it was reported there was no mechanical issue-"it must have been the floor mat". Customer service was involved, going up to regional…
ODI 10317413
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the accelerator would lose power and the vehicle would decelerate independently. All of the warning lights on the dashboard were illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the cause of failure was the tps sensor. The tps sensor was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The…
ODI 10476966