2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
- 58
- 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 58 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 23 records
- fuel gauge · 22 records
- engine light · 21 records
- valve cover · 10 records
- fuel tank · 7 records
- cover gasket · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned the failure occurred when it was raining (three times on the same day). The contact also stated that the vehicle alternator was replaced by the dealer bentley hyundai, [redacted], huntsville, al 35816, under a campaign generated…
ODI 11300669
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas guage in this vehicle stopped working over a year ago and we have ran out of gas in the middle of traffic when we keep our gas guage filled in this vehicle all the time causing a danger to ourselves and our children someday somebody is going to hit us due to this issue keeps happening in the middle of traffic and the road and interstate. It constantly keeps showing us empty when we are not. I have read many…
ODI 11291872
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel pump and sensors went bad. The fuel gauge started glitching and going up and down randomly. After 1-2 months it was showing empty at all times. I changed the sensors and the fuel gauge went to the middle even when the tank was full. I had to replace both sensors and the fuel pump to get it fixed.
ODI 11297376
Electrical System · Engine
Leaking valve cover is allowing oil to leak down onto the alternator. Car be stationary or running. Most notable when car engine is running.
ODI 11182855
Electrical System
Check engine light and unfunctional or infunctiomal gas gauge
ODI 11187396
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sending sensor is erratic causing chk engine code p0464. Unsafe driving condition and should be recalled to be fix.
ODI 11181295
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My 2008 hyundai santa fe while driving stalls, truck is no longer on while driving. Power steering and control over steering wheel is loss. This has been happening quite frequently while driving. Happen twice while driving on highway which, scared me to death. Check engine light and battery lights comes on when this happens. Now the engine light comes on stay for a few days then turns off. My fuel gage k doesn't…
ODI 11128545
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level sensor failed....inaccurate fuel gauge causing owners to not know when the cars fuel tank is low, and sometimes causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving.
ODI 11124582
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the battery exploded while parking the vehicle. The contact heard a loud noise and discovered that battery fluid was leaking. Hyundai of wesley chapel ([redacted], wesley chapel, fl 33544, [redacted]) was contacted and referred the contact to fuccillo kia of wesley chapel (28555 fl-54, wesley chapel, fl 33545, [redacted]). Fuccillo kia had not…
ODI 11123193
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I actually have 2 issues occurring. One of these was deemed to have been fixed by a previous recall (campaign 105/110 - fixed /closed jun 23, 2014). However, my esc off light and abs light are again lighting up. I have (luckily) not yet had loss of engine power or control. The second issue is in regards to campaign 936. I've had the front engine valve gasket cover fixed, along with my alternator replaced (after my…
ODI 11010439
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My car has stalled several times this past week without warning or indication that anything is wrong. The vehicle will suddenly stop and lose power completely while i anxiously try to restart it. It has put me at risk with other drivers where i've had to put my hazards on and hope vehicles are able to stop in time so they don't hit me. I've taken it in for service and they can't seem to replicate the problem. The…
ODI 10994173
Electrical System
After turning right to enter an on-ramp for the highway, the turn signal (now in neutral position) starting making the fast clicking noise. In addition, smoke started coming out of the turn signal stick and you could smell (what appeared to be) electrical burning. This continued for 20 miles until i got home and began to research if this has happened to others (which it has). I am worried of a fire danger along with…
ODI 10983938
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate. Starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles. When i refill the tank, it is only half empty. Normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty. 2) check engine light comes on and off. Nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.) 3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine…
ODI 10991323
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The issue started shortly after my vehicle surpassed 60,000 miles. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
ODI 10947099
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has had a fuel gauge that would move up and down while car is still. Today the check engine light came on with a code p0464-fuel level sensor. The fuel in vehicle is at half and the gauge would go all the way to empty (with empty light coming on) then it would go back to half and move every now and then. The vehicle is at 83000. So far the the gauge is somewhat working but is very frustrating knowing that…
ODI 10923938
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundia santa fe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge indicator provided false readings. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
ODI 10916743
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
A problem is regarding fuel gauge failure /check engine light. Check engine light comes on ,goes off ,fuel gauge register on empty with light indicator anytime tank is less than full.
ODI 10916475
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Esc light illuminates. Car looses power while driving, and stalls.
ODI 10899509
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Fuel gauge always reads as empty, regardless of movement or amount of gas in tank, leaving driver to run out of gas in undesirable places. Repair is approx 600-800 dollars. Many complaints should be recalled. Has to do with the fuel sending sensor or something i was told.
ODI 11080103
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 60 mph, the brakes failed to disengage after the brake pedal was depressed and a burning odor was noticed. The anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from all four tires. The contact left the vehicle idling for awhile and the smoke…
Fire reported
ODI 10875338
Electrical System
My mother purchased a 2008 hyundai santa fe, awd 2.7l v6 model brand new in 2009. Her fuel gauge failed at around 110,000 miles approx. I noticed other people complaining about the same issue...so i thought i'd mention that her fuel gauge also quit working! She took it in to get fixed, and i believe it was a pretty costly job! Maybe with everybody putting their heads together, this issue can get more attention and…
ODI 10909383
Electrical System
Check engine light stays on. Fuel gauge will read empty even after just fueling. Fuel gauge will occasionally read a random level then drop to empty within seconds. Obd codes states fuel sensor errors.
ODI 10924128
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
After a period of time where i noticed the fuel gauge acting erratically (occasionally widely swinging) the check engine light eventually illuminated. Dealer service found code p0464: "inspected cluster for any loose connections or damage, no issue found with cluster or wiring. Removed the sending units and found send units out of spec when moving by hand and ohm senders. Replaced both sending units and cleared…
ODI 10923989
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the speedometer was reading empty and all over the place. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 05/10/16*lj *tr
ODI 10850231
Electrical System · Seat Heater/Cooler
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 45 mph, the passenger side seat became excessively hot. The passenger observed that the seat was on fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire. The passenger sustained burn injuries to her hands and buttocks but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10837542