CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe apparently has a problem with the engine stalling while driving.
In a 2-page letter to Santa Fe owners from August 2014, Hyundai claims the engine stalling only occurs under a "specific set of operating conditions".
However a class action lawsuit filed around the same time details multiple claims from Sante Fe owners that claim the engine stalling happens at any time, under any conditions.
Although the model year range in the lawsuit is 2010-2012, the stalling complaint trend hasn't shown up in our data for the 2010 model year. Both the 2011 & 2012 Santa Fe model years DO show a significant defect trend of the engine stalling.
Currently we're not rating the 2010 Santa Fe as "bad" or "poor". Just be aware of this potentially serious problem.
There was a recall on the springs. The dealer only fixed the drivers side that was broke. They should have replaced both. It broke on the road in traffic. I was lucky to get off the road. What is the liability if the other side breaks as I am driving, and may not be as lucky to get off the road. Hyundai brags about their warranty - but only to the original owner. Why wouldn't you just stick to your warranty no matter how many owners? Then maybe the dealerships wouldn't be selling used defective vehicles for high dollars.
coming from the highway in to the city pieces of spring start falling off maling loud noises and later rubbing noises having a hard time getting parts, it is over one week and no oem parts available pain pain??????? never getting another hyundai.
- mauriceraja,
Mississauga, ON, Canada
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There was a recall on the springs. The dealer only fixed the drivers side that was broke. They should have replaced both. It broke on the road in traffic. I was lucky to get off the road. What is the liability if the other side breaks as I am driving, and may not be as lucky to get off the road. Hyundai brags about their warranty - but only to the original owner. Why wouldn't you just stick to your warranty no matter how many owners? Then maybe the dealerships wouldn't be selling used defective vehicles for high dollars.
- Patricia P., Buffalo, NY, US