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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a problem with the engine stalling while driving. Both our data & the NHTSA's complaint data show a significant defect trend at low mileage.
In a 2-page letter to owners in 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.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
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- Engine Failure
- Engine Stalls/Shuts Off While Driving
- Engine Lags When Starting Out
- Throttle Body - P0638/P2110/ - Throttle Actuator Control
- Oil Leak
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
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