2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear brakes · 15 records
- rear brake · 10 records
- brake pads · 7 records
- needed replaced · 6 records
- brake lights · 5 records
- stop lamp · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3/18 driving down a road hit a large pothole esc off and abs lights pop on the dash press the esc button which did nothing.i stop in a parking lot turn the car off and then back on the lights came back on as i pulled away the lights turned off. 3/19 i was driving at about 25-30 and all of a sudden the esc off and abs lights came one once again i park at the grocery store to shop. Leaving the grocery store i turn on…
ODI 10695245
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the brake lights were not illuminating when depressing the brakes and the esc warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic ) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was then taken to the…
ODI 10515201
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Esc off indicator stays illuminated problem: no brake lights. Dealership states my vehicle is outside the manufacture date range included in the tsb campaign # 092 / 09-01-018 and will not replace the stop lamp switch under warranty. (my santa fe was manufactured in june 2007). Approx. $75 replacement cost for a known issue. According to online forums this problem is not limited to the manufacture dates indicated in…
ODI 10439712
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the stability control warning lamp illuminated and she was unable to engage the cruise control. The contact also mentioned that the brake lights did not work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake light switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 10438751
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
With out any warning my rear brakes failed. I had to apply as much brake pedal as i could to stop the vehicle. After that i kept my speed down to a speed that i feel that i could stop the car safely. A short time after that the front brakes started shuddering. I was headed for my cottage in north ontario at night were there are no garages so i had to have parts sent to that location were i replaced the front and…
ODI 10435632
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
2007 hyundai santa fe; front right tire locks up while driving. This has happened at various speeds 5 mph to 70 mph for the past 2 years. I have had the tires rotated to ensure that it is not a particular tire. I have had the dealer look at the suv, they said they could not replicate the problem. The dealer states all recall items have been addressed, but our problem still occurs. My wife did an 800 mile trip last…
ODI 10419275
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While waiting to cross a railroad crossing the two cars ahead of me started moving. The first car suddenly stopped causing the 2nd car to hit it. I slammed on my brakes but my car surged ahead into the car in front of me causing much damage of that car and considerable damage, (undrivable) to my car. Police were called and a report take,. I srepped on my brakes hard yet i surged forward very fast. About three months…
Crash reported
ODI 10417750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the stop lamp switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10443286
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle started making a grinding noise and the rear brake calipers locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the slide plate and brake pads froze and remained on the rotors, as a result. The dealer had to replace the rotors and brake pads. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any…
ODI 10407266
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At three years and 63000 miles all four brake rotors require replacement due to what the dealer describes as "normal" wear. There is no scoring on any of the rotors it is out of spec because it does not meet minimum thickness requirements. Identified through loud noise and poor braking. *tr
ODI 10365412
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 hyundai santa fe ~36,000 miles. Rear brakes completely replaced in may 2010. While driving on highway, loud grinding brake noise heard from rear of vehicle. Large amounts of 'brake dust' on rim of rear driver's side wheel. Brought vehicle to dealer for inspection. Determined caliper was seized up due to rust. They will not remedy via warranty b/c they determine that it is an environmental issue. (salt/road…
ODI 10360077
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
This complaint refers to the srs airbag system in the santa fe. While the airbag system is intact i have been told by a certified hyundai repair center that the clock spring and the junction box have failed. Given the premature nature of this failure i believe that this system is flawed and represents a widespread hazard to the american public. In addition, all four brake rotors and the sway bar needed to be…
ODI 10371656
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 hyundai santa fe. Rear brakes ( driver side ) caliper siege, causing premature wearout of brake pads on left side. Some rotor scoring. Rear brakes replaced and caliper lube and cleaned of rust. Cost $153.58. *tr
ODI 10359883
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During normal driving the left rear disc brake began to grind metal on metal. I took the car to the dealer for repair. They found "the pads were seized in the caliper brackets due to rust". The rear pads and rotors were replaced at my expense. No indication was given that the defect that caused the pre-mature failure was fixed. *tr
ODI 10356031
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hydraulic brake problems on hyundai santa fe 2007. Rear brakes on drivers side caliper siege causing to ware out brake pads and rotor. Replace them once already. Called the hyundai dealer they said it will not be covered. I see there are a lot of complaints with the same problem with the rear left caliper and no one can help. *tr
ODI 10412120
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Took car in for issue unrelated to brakes during courtesy inspection found rear brakes need repair. Scores per wheel where are as follows lf 10 rf 10 lr2 rr 8. The variance seems to indicate an issue and a brief internet search found numerous similar complaints.
ODI 10321885
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Back driver side caliper overheated on a 2007 hyundai santa fe with 32,000 miles on it. The brake pads were ruined as the vehicle was being driven one day 3/15/2010. I drove over 200 miles before i heard the loud droning sound of the brakes. Even when the brakes were not engaged the caliper was still pressing against the brake pad. Smoke coming from the wheel as well as residue on the rims.the dealership will not…
ODI 10320239
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
R.R. BRAKES FROZEN BY RUST & CORROSION AT 26,00 MILES. *TR
ODI 10343131
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
With only 21,132 miles on the vehicle, the left rear brake caliper stuck resulting in loss of braking when pads wore out. Brakes were inspected less than 3000 miles prior to loss of braking. *tr
ODI 10329378
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake problem in a 2007 hyundai sante fe vehicle with 29k mileage. Left rear brake caliper sticks intermittently causing high pitch squealing/scraping noise and hot wheel hub. Multiple other customers report the same issue on website forum @hyundai sante fe carspace automotive forum. Many with much lower mileage claims. My dealer inspected and said nothing could be found wrong. Root cause analysis points to…
ODI 10303720
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyunai santa fe. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding and squealing noise upon engaging the brake pedal. Also, there was a burning odor coming from the overheated brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they resurfaced both front and rear rotors. Also, the front and rear brakes were replaced. The identical failure recurred two years later.…
Fire reported
ODI 10415371
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2007 santa fe with 33k miles, on which the rear right brakes wore through "metal to metal" and i was told the other side was just as bad & needed to be replaced. This seemed to be incredible short lifespan so i did some online research and see numerous complaints of the exact same problem. The front brakes have 60% life remaining according to the dealer. Hyundai said this was normal wear, and it was not…
ODI 10284417
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2007 hyundai sata fe, with 15,000 miles on the odometer-has squealing rear brakes. Dealer says,there is a corrosion problem in the calipers,and they have to be cleaned out every 8,000 thousand miles,at a cost of $90.dollars which is ridiculous. I believe poor quality metal is being used in the brake parts , a very dangerous practice ! I got no satisfaction from hyundai motor america, consumer assistance cntr. ,to…
ODI 10283704
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