2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Power Train Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- shut down · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Bought the santa fe used with 96046 miles on it. Shortly after buying it it began making a loud banging noise in the rear end when first starting out especially starting out on an upgrade. Also makes the noise when backing up in wet grass or muddy conditions. Sometimes sounds like the whole back end is going to fall off the car. Unfortunately no warranty. There are plenty of complaints regarding the transmission.…
ODI 11203767
Power Train
The car stalls completely for seconds while doing slow speed turns, particularly during right hand turns. And when the gas paddle is pressed it regains speed. There a a lot more people who has similar problem. There is a complete thread at the website link provided below about the problem people have faced. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t39009_ds785550
ODI 10968339
Power Train
Whirring sound from drive shaft/transmission note there are similar reports on internet. *tr
ODI 10679869
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
This is a follow up to the complaint i made on 5/13/2013. At that time my vehicle was at the dealership to try to duplicate the problem i had been having which was that my car would randomly stall while making a turn, whether left or right. When this happened the panel would light up like christmas and everything including the brakes would cease to work. I have to coast to a safe location (if possible) to turn off…
ODI 10573113
Power Train
2011 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration issues. *smd the dealer determined the rear coupler was broken. It was replaced. However, the vibration continued. The consumer returned to the dealer, where they found the front axle was broken and it was replaced. The vibration continued. The dealer believed the center drive train needed to be replaced*jb
ODI 10672107
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating from a traffic light, vehicle dropped speed while i accelerated. It coasted along at 1-2 miles an hour. The check engine, antilock brake and [redacted] 'skid' indicators all lit up on the dash board. I had to guide the vehicle to a safe stop by the side of the road after clearing a dangerous intersection. This has occurred four additional times after the dealership assured me this problem had been…
ODI 10556954
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle has stalled in traffic when driving under 10mph and also when at a standstill at a four way intersection. Took the vehicle to hyundai dealership 5.13.2013 and a throttle body part was ordered and installed 5.21.2013. Vehicle again stalled twice at low speed and on 10.11.2013 (mileage 37,710) an ecm upgrade was done. Yesterday,10.26.2013, the car stalled again. *tr
ODI 10549692
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that on seven occasions, the gear shifter would not move out of drive into reverse or neutral until after several attempts. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was included in the recall however, the failure the contact experienced was not mentioned in the…
ODI 10512783
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
2011 hyundai santa fe v6 limited traveling at a speed of approximately 15 mph, in the process of making a left hand turn the engine experienced a stall condition. Immediately lost the ability to safely control the vehicle, complete loss of the braking system and power steering. Engine light was illuminated. Once the vehicle had coasted to a stop, shifted the vehicle from the drive position to the park position.…
ODI 10508158
Engine · Power Train
This complaint is similar to a complaint i already filed in december 2012 and is a recurring issue. On 3/18/13, was traveling approx 55 mph up a steep hill when the check engine light came on and immediately the gas pedal ceased functioning as well. The engine remained running, however pressing the gas pedal did nothing. This created an extremely dangerous situation as the traffic behind me was not aware my vehicle…
ODI 10504079
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I backed out of a parking spot and made contact with something which i could not see from my rear view or side view mirrors. Later, when the emergency workers were loading me into the ambulance, i would see that the object was a low, cement pole, which protected a fire hydrant directly behind the parking spot i pulled out of. As i put the vehicle in gear (drive) with my foot on the brake, to pull away from whatever…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10501225
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling approx 55 mph, i hit a fairly significant pothole. The check engine light immediately came on and, at the very same instant, the gas pedal ceased to function. The engine remained running, however the gas pedal had no affect - e.g. Pressing the gas pedal did nothing. I immediately pulled onto the shoulder and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The engine continued to idle and, after letting up on…
ODI 10490074
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating from a stop the vehicle slightly begins to move but no acceleration coming from the engine. This results in a very slow 1-2 mph movement. This has happened on a handful of occasions and is very dangerous. Often when pulling out into a highway when acceleration is needed the vehicle just creeps into traffic. Appears that the engine is just idling without any increase in rpm when the accelerator is…
ODI 10511847
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while sitting in park on an incline, the vehicle erroneously shifted out of gear, causing it to roll away. In addition, the vehicle would stall without warning when attempting a turn. The vehicle was restarted and began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10490879
Power Train
The engine shut down twice while driving it. First shut down on 5/8/2012: after beginning to accelerate for a left turn after being idle at a left turn red light the car's engine lost power before the turn was completed. Power steering went out. Got honked at as cars behind noticed something wrong. Coasted to the side of the road after completing the turn and had to turn the ignition in the off position to turn the…
ODI 10471442
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Since i received my suv in 2011 i've experienced 3 vehicular cut-offs while driving. The cut-off always occurs during a slow moving turn, whether going left or right. I would start turning or switching lanes in one case and the car will stall. All panel lights would come on, the steering would shut-down so i cant control the vehicle and the brakes shut-down as well. I have to coast to a stop and place in park. This…
ODI 10511729
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Driving slowly in traffic down a hill my steering wheel, gear shift and brakes locked up. Immediately my generator light came on my dashboard. I managed to pull over and somehow get the car in park. I turned the car off and realized through my manual my generator light was on. I opened the hood and couldn't see anything. When turning the car back on the light went off and everything was fine. That monday i took the…
ODI 10453272
Engine · Power Train
After light turned green, i pushed on the pedal and the car did not move for seconds. Car hesitates all the time. Afraid to make left turn from a stopped position because i am not sure if the vehicle will move. Vehicle also hesitates when accelerating to pass slow moving vehicles. Reported issue to dealer and dealer would not acknowledge problem. Read and heard of other santa fe acceleration issues. *tr
ODI 10467962
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the gear shift locked. As a result, it failed to shift from to other gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,566.
ODI 10474508