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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While parking in the driveway, the contact stated that the rear brakes seized up and became extremely hot. He did not notice any prior issues with the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the emergency brake failed and there was rust build up on the rotors. The manufacturer stated that the failure was due to an environmental issue;…
ODI 10275880
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brakes seized up due to rust build up on rotors. This caused the rotors to get very hot. We feel that this was due to faulty metal used for the rotors> hyundai said it was a environmental issue. We feel it is a safety issue. Hyundai reports a lot of problems with this issue. *tr
ODI 10275210
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While driving 35 mph, the contact smelled a foul odor inside the vehicle. He pulled the vehicle over and attempted to identify the source of the smell. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the odor was coming from the passenger side rear tire. He also noticed a severe heat wave from the tire. The contact stated that the tire itself was extremely hot. He took the…
ODI 10275236
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rotors needed to be replaced at cost of $375 at only 18,500 miles.. Rotors should not need replacing at such a low mileage. Took it to dealer who stated that it was due to rust from salt on roads. Have owned numerous vehicles prior and driven on same roads and never needed rotor replacement so early. Internet is filled with hyundai owners with similar complaints. Hyundai uses inferior parts and is aware of these…
ODI 10430162
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the rear driver's side brakes were worn. The caliper is rusted shut and the rotors and pads were destroyed. He must purchase new calipers, rods, and rotors at the cost of $405. The manufacturer would not assist and stated that the contact must pay for the repairs, even though they are aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,127. Updated…
ODI 10268642
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Noise from drivers side rear brakes in late april 2009. Checked brakes rotors extremely hot-rear only. Front brakes fine;however, rear worn almost to metal. Made appointment with dealer for may 13. Car is only 17 mo old, 15,000 miles (mostly highway driving). Dealer will replace pads but will charge a rear brake service$150. I believe there is a brake design flaw. Dealer wants $160/axle every 15000 miles to…
ODI 10268618
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2007 hyundai sante fe was experiencing brake overheating from drivers side rear brake and mild heating with passenger side rear brakes. At 28k miles i had to take it to the dealer for this situation. The brakes had failed very prematurely due to this condition. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and cleaned and lubed the brake slides, and replaced the overheated damaged pads to the tune of $389. I was advised that…
ODI 10267857
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 hyundai santa fe limited 27,300 mile the rear driver side caliper is sticking to the disc brake causing burning smell and heat. *tr
ODI 10265036
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I just had to have my rear brakes completely done at a cost of 500 dollars. I heard no noise, and there was no indication that there was any problems with the brakes except the fact that the brake light was on. I drive 95% highway and consequently very rarely use my brakes. I also had to have a front end alignment done and now my rear alignment is out of whack. *tr
ODI 10277442
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure almost caused me to skid through a red light that was at 50 miles a hour highway intersection. The car was purchased new 7/18/2007, and was recently inspected by the dealer as part of a 15,000 mile check up at that time i expressed a concern about the car's hesitation upon acceleration november 5, 2008 i was told that my 2007 hyundai santa fe had it's rear brakes locked on and the whole rear brake…
ODI 10264169
Electrical System · Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Three major complaints. At 18,000 miles the top seal of the engine had to be replaced, repaired under warranty. At 21,000 mile the rear brake calipers had to be repaired for sticking and pads replaced at owners expense. Owner told by dealership the cause was "probably from salt used to treat road surfaces during snow removal". Hyundai refused warranty claim and would not admit improper materials used for braking…
ODI 10349935
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2007 hyundai santa fe limited (16,600 miles) began making a very loud screeching/squealing noise after about 20 minutes of driving that goes away when you even lightly tap on the brake pedal. I took it to the natick, ma hyundai service department, who said that they could not replicate the problem, but suggested that i pay $89 for a rear brake servicing, which they explained will clean any rust/corrosion on my…
ODI 10236491
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem with calipers on vehicle sticking and not releasing the brakes from the rotor, causing the rotor and tire rim to reach temperatures over 300 degrees. *tr
ODI 10275866
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