2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 11 records
- slow down · 8 records
- suddenly accelerated · 7 records
- throttle pedal · 7 records
- cruise control · 6 records
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing out of a driveway when the accelerator began racing. I was able to stop the vehicle and put it in drive while my foot was on the brake, when the car raced forward, accelerating out of control. I had my feet on the brakes but the brakes did not work and the car continued accelerating forward crashing into a neighbors yard and demolishing their landscaping before i managed to stop the vehicle and turn it…
1 injury
ODI 10425437
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would surge forward. During the failure the accelerator pedal would move back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to…
ODI 10400980
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe with 35,000 miles on it. Last week i was driving at 25 miles/hr and it suddenly accelerated. I tried to brake multiple times but the car would not stop. I put the car in park and turned off the ignition and it stopped. Over the past two weeks i have had multiple incidences of sudden acceleration while pressing lightly on the gas and at other times while letting up on the brake. I…
ODI 10386369
Vehicle Speed Control
During the last few weeks the vehicle had a slight acceleration/deceleration. Then while moving the car lost engine pwr.acceleration was reduced to about 5mph had to stop and turn the car off then on to regain full pwr. The check engine light remaind on.
ODI 10374588
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration. Occurred twice within two months.
ODI 10383859
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 67 mph. She was trying to decelerate by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle eventually stopped by constantly pumping the brake. After she got the vehicle to stop she then contacted the nearest dealer and they advised her to…
ODI 10376214
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The malfunction indicator, electronic stability and awd lock warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was moved to the side of the road. The engine was restarted and the vehicle was able to resume for five minutes before the failure reocurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
ODI 10368096
Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving freeway, noted sudden deceleration (about 20 mph and not more), check engine lights and esc off lights were on. Had to pull over the left side of lane # 1. A police car had to stop traffic to safely exit the freeway. Vehicle was towed to a dealer and they replaced throttle position sensor assy
ODI 10368748
Vehicle Speed Control
My wife and 2 small children were on the way to the mall when her 2007 hyundai santa fe started accelerating on it's own. She tried to step on the brakes but it wouldn't slow down. It was not a busy time of day on the highway and my wife was able to get to the right lane and step on the emergency brake slowly and the car slowed down. She called the dealership and they towed to the car to the dealership and they…
ODI 10368441
Vehicle Speed Control
Yesterday (september 19, 2010) while merging onto the beltway, the floor mat of my 2008 hyundai santa fe caused the car to continue to accelerate after i had taken my foot off of the accelerator. I pumped the brake and tapped the accelerator and the pedal must have come free from the floor mat. The acceleration lasted for between three and four seconds. After i stopped the car i looked down and saw the floor mat was…
ODI 10356545
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the floors mats and holders were fracturing on both the driver and passenger sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was due to normal wear and tear. The manufacturer was contacted who agreed with the dealer and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,313.
ODI 10395199
Vehicle Speed Control
Twice i have experienced sudden unintended acceleration (sua) in the past few weeks. The first time i was traveling on a primary road going the speed limit 45 mph. While my foot was steady on the accelerator, the car just suddenly accelerated without me pushing down on the accelerator pedal. I tried putting on the brake and that didn't seem to help any. I thought it could be my sandal stuck under the…
ODI 10349198
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway, the accelerator died (i.e., gas pedal would not work), causing car to lose speed. Check engine light came on at same time. Car only had 17,000 miles on it with no prior issues. Pulled over to shoulder, turned off car. Re-started car and took it to a service station, which identified (via computer hook-up) a "throttle position" sensor issue. *tr
ODI 10348098
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she attempted to accelerate further but the vehicle would not accelerate. There was an increase in engine rpms, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10451024
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on highway, gas pedal stop responding. I was able to go to the curb and put car into parking, then i had problem to shut engine off, only second or third attempt was successful. After couple of minutes i start the ignition and engine warning light come on . Car is drivable, but it hesitates when i push the pedal. *tr
ODI 10339261
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2008 hyundai santa on the highway on two separate occasions last week my santa fe decelerated unexpected to ~ 20 mph. The first time the car was on cruise control and started to lose power, the second time i was also using the cruise control and the same problem occurred. At the same time the esc warning light came on followed by the check engine light. The temperature was cold but the road…
ODI 10312691
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact put both feet on the accelerator pedal but it continued. The contact shifted into neutral, reverse and park which stopped the acceleration. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be…
ODI 10369819
Vehicle Speed Control
I have twice experienced a dangerous occurrence during acceleration. I press the gas pedal but when i take my foot off to decelerate, the car continues to gain speed and braking has no effect. In each instance, the only way to make the car slow down or stop was to put it in neutral and find a safe place to allow it to coast until i could turn the engine off. The last occurrence i was going 75 mph on i-35, had to…
ODI 10300021
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
See attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable, and a whining sound upon…
ODI 10514334
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was able to coast with caution into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle sensor assembly. The…
ODI 10286003
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 hyundai sante fe. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck, which caused the vehicle to accelerate at a high rate of speed. The consumer stated he applied the brake with so much force, that the brakes began to smoke. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they knew right away that problem might have been the throttle sensor module. The…
ODI 10323171