2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- engine light · 6 records
- slowing down · 5 records
- engine suddenly · 5 records
- loss power · 4 records
- steering brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Steering
2 issues - (1 )while turning, loses power steering momentarily, battery and seat belt lights come on temporarily (2) while driving straight at low speeds, car "bucks" as if transmission jammed or brakes locked up momentarily --both issues are intermittent, and may be unrelated--
ODI 11307990
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this car used in 2011. Over the years, at random times, the radio will "pop" off and back on again. It doesn't seem to affect the rest of the electrical system in the car, but it's a little scary when it happens - mechanic can't replicate. Now, twice in the last week, my car has stalled while slowing down, once on a multi-lane street and once after decelerating coming off the expressway (complete loss of…
ODI 11230602
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After driving at highway speeds and decelerating, hyundai santa fe 2009 vehicle abruptly stalls with no warning. No error codes show. This is extremely dangerous as vehicle immediately shuts down and is an accident risk. All power steering and brake operation shut down.
ODI 11229149
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Finally got hyundai to replace my rusted subframe engine cradle (took almost 8 months to get parts) and after they had the car for 2 days, i went and picked it up. Everything seamed okay, but apon starting the vehicle and shifting out of park into drive, there is a loud clunk when letting off the brake to start moving. Also when backing out of my drive, going from park to reverse the same sound happens. The sound…
ODI 11210634
Engine
Purchased used w/ 103k mi on it from a dealership. Engine light came on at dealership - alternator and purge valve replaced - thought it was fixed. Drove home and just before turning right into driveway and still on 55mph busy county road, engine shut off (all dash and console lights on and wipers running) right in the middle of the road. No steering or brakes. I had to coast to a stop on the side of the road. I put…
ODI 11128163
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stalled at traffic lights with no brakes and no power steering.i am scared to think what would have happend driving at 55mph on freeway.
ODI 11084861
Engine · Unknown Or Other
First problem, gas gauge stopped working. Fluctuated up and down, then would read empty right after filling the tank. Had to have 2 sensors and fuel pump changed. Very expensive!! Now the car stalls when slowing down. Every morning when i leave for work it stalls at least once, it has started back up, but this morning the motor felt very groggy and i did not feel safe in driving it anymore. Took it home. I've…
ODI 11090314
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
2009 hyundai santa fe v6 3.3 liter has experienced occasional, random stalling over a few years, always while braking and often while turning. The problem seems to happen after a period of steady speed driving and then slowing down and turning. When this happens, the vehicle steering instantly gets very difficult and braking ability likewise becomes increasingly difficult. After putting the vehicle in neutral, or…
ODI 11072039
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving and making right turn engine stalled lost brakes and steering, was able to stop in middle of road with traffic coming up fast, put in park re-started. This second time within a year
ODI 11030638
Engine
My 2009 hyundai santa fe stalled out again. This event happened while turning left onto a busy street after siting at a red light. The car lost all power, making it difficult to control while pulling over to the side of the road, but in the way of other drivers. I put the car in park and then the engine restarted and i was able to drive away. The car behind me was forced to slam on their brakes, as it appears that i…
ODI 10983790
Engine
Driving at slow speed one block from home, engine suddenly shut down without warning in the middle of a turn.
ODI 10979939
Engine
Vehicle stalled for no apparent reason. Took vehicle to hyundai dealer, they could find reason for the stalling. No codes checked.
ODI 10971160
Engine
My 2009 hyundai santa fe keeps randomly stalling out. This has happened at least a dozen times in the past year. This has happened while merging onto the freeway, while making turns onto busy streets during rush hour after being stopped at a light, making turns after decelerating, no particular pattern. There is also no warning whatsoever! When the engine stalls out, i lose my power steering, thus basically having…
ODI 10983788
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
2009 hyundai santa fe limited with a 3.3 liter engine with approximately 53,500 mi. I was setting stopped on a city street with my foot on the brake when the engine suddenly started revving up as fast it could go (app 6k to 7k rpm's). It was all i could do to keep the vehicle from taking off and slamming into the vehicle in front of me. It was creeping along and tapped the truck in front of me when i got the vehicle…
ODI 10944110
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling my gas tank, the fuel gauge on my 2009 santa fe would read empty and the low fuel light would illuminate. In addition, the "check engine" light came on. After driving a few miles the fuel gauge would fluctuate between empty and half full. The mechanic checked the onboard computer and the code said it was the fuel sensors. He replaced both of them, at a cost of $500, and it seems to have solved the…
ODI 10927352
Engine
Vehicle recall notice. Recall states that alternator may fail on said vehicle resulting in loss of power, etc., etc. Took vehicle to authorized dealer. Almost 2- hrs. Rep came to me for 1400 est in car repairs. No information on alternator. Talked to boss and within five minutes was told it was about the valve cover gasket. Work completed. Almost 3-hrs. Recall notice is false information to bring car owners into…
ODI 10913642
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When driving the 2009 santa fe the car will shut off without warning. Power to breaks and steering is lost. Sometimes the car will start again when the car is placed in neutral and restarted. Sometimes the car will not start again for several minutes. In both instances the car is moving on a hilly road. The most recent occurrence is 09/20/2016
ODI 10908449
Engine
The engine shut down on a slow speed exit and left me with no power steering or power brakes in a curve. The vehicle started up after i was able to stop and i continued on with no more issue. July 21, 2016 at 4:45pm. This has been the only time this has occurred in the 2 years i have owned it but its a concern.
ODI 10887681
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I've taken my 2009 santa fe to the rick case roswell, ga on friday, 7/1/2016 and again today, 7/15/2016, both for the same issue, my car is stalling while i drive it. On 7/1 they told me it was the battery, so had a new one installed while there. Both times, i'm been turning into a curve (it was a right hand turn on 7/1 and a left hand turn on 7/15). The first time i was lucky as it was just coming off a stop light.…
ODI 10885011
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10935437
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicle inspection performed by manufacture certified technician. Two issues were recommended by the technician: a) new tires. All 4 tires currently on the vehicle are around 5 years old (based on the dot date of manufacture), and have been driven for over 100,000 miles (based on odometer readings from 2010 and current). B) new rear brake pads and rotors. The inspection revealed rear pads around 3 mm, and rotors…
ODI 10816777
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I noticed that when i was in park, the car would just shut off. This happened three times within a few week's time. I was concerned and wondered if the car would ever just shut off while i was driving on the freeway or a busy street. To my horror, it happened! A few days ago i was turning into a parking lot and the car just shut off!...there was a car behind me that came to a screeching halt! Again my greatest fear…
ODI 10811346
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine lights stays on when you fill the gas tank it still says empty when driving everything will shut off this is for the second time in less than a year
ODI 10807862
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We were exiting west bound i-10 in pensacola, fl, and when turning right onto the surface road at slow speed the engine died and we lost power including steering and brakes. We were able to pull off of the road into a restaurant parking lot and restart the car, but had a close call with suddenly reduced speed in merging traffic. This is the second time this has happened to us in this car. The first incident was in…
ODI 10781345
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This has happened on 4 separate occasions, both while driving in town at slow speeds and on a highway at high speeds. The check engine light will come on and the car will cut off, no power at all. On each occasion i put the car in neutral and restarted the car immediately and it resumed it's normal driving capacity. It is very scary to be driving along and then all of a sudden the car cuts off for no reason. The…
ODI 10779304