2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The fuel gauge on my 2008 hyundai santa fe at around 67k miles started reading empty and then it started reading normal and then empty. Finally it has only read empty for the past couple thousand miles. I was hoping that it would fix itself which it never did. Wishful thinking. I ended up bringing my santa fe into the local hyundai service department to troubleshoot the problem plus replace the front and back…
ODI 10562797
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing up and as i turned the wheel the car engaged in a sudden acceleration as the motor started to rev. I applied the brakes, but the car would not stop until it plowed through a brick wall at my school. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10439287
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have a 2008 hyundai santa fe. Several times now it had unexpected brake failures. Last time on december 19 2010. I tried to stop the car in the intersection on red light. The brake went to the floor and the car entered the intersection. Second time i hit the pedal and it stopped. Then when i arrived home i tried to park and it happened again. There were similar problems also in 2009. The dealership cannot…
ODI 10372580
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake lock atlow ( 21,000) miles rotor grooved, excessive heat potential fire hazard, out of control steering hyundai says the brake slides must be lubricated..however, their maintenance schedule does not mention lubrication of brake slides as part of schedule. *tr
ODI 10376671
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph a noise was coming from the rear passenger side wheel. Upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel was very hot and smelled as if it was burning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the brake calipers were covered with rust. He was also informed that he would be responsible for the repair…
Fire reported
ODI 10341671
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced brake failure on 2 occasions. I took my 2008 hyundai santa fe to the dealer on monday, march 1, 2010. The brakes were checked completely, and the vehicle was taken on several test drives. The service tech was unable to duplicate the failure. Therefore nothing was replaced or repaired. The first occasion of brake failure was on wednesday night, february 24th, i was slowing down and getting ready to…
ODI 10315251
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my 2008 santa fe seem to rust excessively. I had lost almost all braking ability last summer when the calipers froze requiring a complete brake job. Lately the rotors are rusting so bad each night that the brakes almost fail to stop the vehicle for the first mile or so of driving. *tr
ODI 10313704
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My driver side rear brake started squealing. I pulled over and realized the brake was scorching hot. It happened two more times after that. I called the dealership, they said bring it in. It was frozen pads in caliper slides. I was also told i should have the brakes cleaned once a year?! I was also charged $89.95. *tr
ODI 10280754
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This failure occurred on two separate occasions. After starting from a stopped position the brakes were applied and the pedal went right to the floor with no braking action. Within one to two pumps the breaking returned to normal operation. *tr
ODI 10272521
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a brand new 2008 hyundai santa fe gls awd on 4/13/2009. On friday, may 8, 2009 at approx 5:20 pm i was driving to my sisters who lives 5 minutes away with my son in the car. I had just turned onto the street and a red light was 1 block away. I was slowing down, when i was about two car lengths from the next vehicle i applied the brake it went all the way to floor. I pumped the brake several times with no…
ODI 10268681
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a new 2008 hyundai santa fe with 1,500 miles. After driving on an interstate and driving a short distance after stopping for the exit ramp, i attempted to stop again. The brake pedal went to the floor with no action whatsoever. I tried again and it stopped. I checked the brake fluid level and it was still full. I checked for any visible signs of liquid leaks around the wheels, but observed none. Two hours…
ODI 10235253
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.