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.
I only have problems in the winter. If the temperature outside get cold. Like in the 30s or colder. This problem started 3 winters ago. It was only a little vibration on turns at first. Then the next winter, there was vibration on turns and popping noise. This year, bad vibration on turns, really loud popping in the back. Sound as loud as a gun. Can not make any sharp turns or the SUV goes into the vibration and then poops. The wheel seem to be slipping in the back. Feel the SUV is dangerous.
I have taken it to several places and each person says something different; differential, coupler. bearing, 4 wheel drive stuck in 4 wheel drive
dealer-front wheel aliment.--did that and not the problem.
I only have one payment left on the SUV. Do not want to go into debt with another SUV. Want to know if anyone else had this problem. What could it be. Like I said. I only have the problem when it is cold outside.
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I only have problems in the winter. If the temperature outside get cold. Like in the 30s or colder. This problem started 3 winters ago. It was only a little vibration on turns at first. Then the next winter, there was vibration on turns and popping noise. This year, bad vibration on turns, really loud popping in the back. Sound as loud as a gun. Can not make any sharp turns or the SUV goes into the vibration and then poops. The wheel seem to be slipping in the back. Feel the SUV is dangerous.
I have taken it to several places and each person says something different; differential, coupler. bearing, 4 wheel drive stuck in 4 wheel drive
dealer-front wheel aliment.--did that and not the problem.
I only have one payment left on the SUV. Do not want to go into debt with another SUV. Want to know if anyone else had this problem. What could it be. Like I said. I only have the problem when it is cold outside.
- malikah56, Country Club Hills, US