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 recently purchased a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and now at 5000 kilometers it has a drive train problem that is being repaired at the dealership in David, Panama where I purchased it. First I'm very disappointed that vehicle is already having a big problem. Secondly I'm not very impressed by the dealership and by the way they are giving us the runaround and giving bad excuses for not repairing the vehicle very fast. It has already been six days in the service department and every time we call we get more excuses like we are waiting for parts from Panama City. Also they did not provide us with a vehicle and we live 70 kilometers away. As you can see I'm not very happy with this situation.
- jmer1112,
Puerto Armuelles, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama
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I recently purchased a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and now at 5000 kilometers it has a drive train problem that is being repaired at the dealership in David, Panama where I purchased it. First I'm very disappointed that vehicle is already having a big problem. Secondly I'm not very impressed by the dealership and by the way they are giving us the runaround and giving bad excuses for not repairing the vehicle very fast. It has already been six days in the service department and every time we call we get more excuses like we are waiting for parts from Panama City. Also they did not provide us with a vehicle and we live 70 kilometers away. As you can see I'm not very happy with this situation.
- jmer1112, Puerto Armuelles, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama