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9.5
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 75,550 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new engine (2 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
July 8, I’m driving on the interstate, and I felt a slight “clunk.†Engine light starts flashing and I lost acceleration. It would maintain 70mph, but acted like a governor above that. I was an hour from home, and since I heard no noises, I figured it was some stupid electronic issue and kept driving. 15 miles down the interstate, I hear what sounds like something flapping in the wind, then vehicle starts slowly decelerating. Luckily, I was half mile from an exit. I pull off, limp into gas station parking lot. Now, as it’s idling, I can hear knock knock knock. I called a wrecker, and $300 later, It’s towed to the local Hyundai. Just heard the outcome today. “Failed rod bearing testâ€, which I already figured. It’s already approved for a free warranty replacement.
But get this. SIX MONTHS. The dealer said they are replacing 2-3 of these POS engines a week, and I’m in line. Evidently, a LOOOOOONG line. Hyundai evidently has a rental reimbursement program for warranty work. I’m just now looking into that, but I’ll be surprised if they pay for a rental for that long. When I get the thing back, as much as I love my Santa Fe, I’m driving it for awhile, and ditching the damn thing. I’ll never trust another Hyundai. My 2001 z71 has 325,000, and it’s still humming down the road. One damn recall (tailgate cable), in 21 years. To hell with all this electronic clap trap. Causes nothing but increased vehicle cost, and increased repair bill, and lots of f’ing headaches and stress.
- William H., Cookeville, US