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you will find a Header " LEARN MORE, DO MORE"
There are 6 options below that --- choose" Vehicle Recall Info "
There you will find several TSB's for the Sante Fe. Unfortunately, most of them refer to a " light staying on "
This should gave some AMMO for your battle.
Good Luck!
10-AT-006
Say no to the "referbished" transmission and tell them you know of all the problems with the Santa Fe's they are having and you will take nothing less then a brand new one. I luckily did the same thing and made sure that it was brand new and I (knock on wood) have had no further issues.
I now have a little over 11,000 miles and will start a long trip next week. I don't thing the original problem has been resolved, but don't feel it is bad enough to take back to dealer yet.
I just hope it doesn't quit on me while on a trip somewhere. Stay tuned.
Too bad Consumer Reports did not pick up on the problem during their testing or you would have a lot less Sante's on the road today.
We've found a 2003 2.4l 4 cylinder Santa Fe with 137k on the clock that is listed for $7000 (I think we can haggle down to about $5700). The car seems in pretty good nick.
But I have a couple of concerns that I was hoping you guys could help me with (please excuse my general car ignorance):
1) The coolant level was quite low (are leaks quite common? as long as we keep it topped up is that ok? or is this indicative of something else?)
2) There was a small leak of a red transparent oil coming from approximately the middle of the engine and running along a seam (is this the crank case??). Is this just a bit of engine oil or is transmission oil? I've looked at the reviews on this site and most people love the Santa Fe, but the ones who don't have had problems with the transmission. Is this indicative of a major problem, or is small leak ok and perhaps expected in an older car? I had a look at the engine oil on the dipstick and this seemed to be a similar red colour.
Cheers.
You must remember that their reputation has only improved in rercent years
and even that is suspect.
If you want a vehicle that vintage, you should be looking at a Honda or Toyota.
Recall ID # 20577 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Hide Details
Recall Date APR 28, 2011
Component POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Model Affected Santa Fe
Potential Units Affected 6169
Recall Date:
APR 28, 2011
Model Affected:
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Consequences:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Potential Units Affected:
6169
Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2010/hyundai/santa_fe/recalls/index.html#ixzz1N13- 1G5hI
it has just started bucking again and won't shift properly. Sticks in 1st can
kind of jump it so it will boost into 3rd, but that's it. No fluid leakage. I've
only got 8,000 miles on the 14 month old rebuild. Absolutely sucks!
I have 21,000 miles on my car... what a POS!
So far, I have seamless and silky smooth shifts for the first time in the 13 months I've owned this vehicle. Let's hope it lasts and is the REAL CURE!! It would be great if everyone will provide their input after a couple of weeks of driving, after having the TSB procedure. Tedrik
and tends to confuse me.
I still have my doubts about a computer up-date permanently
correcting a problem with mechanical components.
Good Luck and keep us informed about the FIX.
Set up your own account (free) and check on this and lots of other Hyundai Technical info.
I have never experienced that event with the Sante in PARK. Mine only occurs while moving between 10-20 mph. I guess I'll go for the latest update and just add it to my " Paper Trail "
DTC P0748 logic revision (2.4L and 3.5L)
2-3 shift logic revision (3.5L)
Logic revision to reduce mild “bump” feeling in Park (does not cause the vehicle to move) after engine start when the vehicle has been parked for several hours (3.5L)
The second point seems like it may apply to you.
Recall ID # 20577 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Hide Details
Recall Date APR 28, 2011
Component POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Model Affected Santa Fe
Potential Units Affected 6169
Recall Date:
APR 28, 2011
Model Affected:
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Consequences:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Potential Units Affected:
6169
Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2010/hyundai/santa_fe/recalls/index.html#ixzz1N13- - 1G5hI
My Dealer won't even attempt that update unless they can duplicate that issue. (in PARK)
I'm going back to the Hyundai Bulletin site and will print the specifics and take with me next time.
Wish me luck.
Thanks. Really disgusted with it now.
I tried it and the car would not move even with the gas pedal all the way down.
It's a totally different beast.
Probably time to start looking for something new.
That's actually a very unsafe way to drive. My son is a large City Cop and has had much training in handling a vehicle for regular driving and High Speed chases and they are trained to never drive like that. Very dangerous expecially in an emergency situation. You may have a differing view point, but the fact is this is backed up by much experience, testing, and research by State and Local police departments.
We are getting a new 2011. Hopefully we will not have the same problems. We will keep our fingers crossed. If so we will trade it in and never, never buy a hyundai again. We didn't have a problem with our dealership we have a problem with hyundai's attitude. They tried to make us out to be the bad guy and not willing to admit there was a serious problem with the car.
I recently brought my Santa Fe back from a dealer for the second time. The transmission lurches and jerks like a junk truck. The dealership says nothing is going to be done about it. I have 5 more years to go on my powertrain warr and they will do nothing. What good is it to act like you have a warrenty and yet expect me to ride around with the car jerking and lurching. Clearly a bad transmission that they are to cheap to replace. I guess I have no option but legal course. Beware!!
My Dealership has been supportive and actually listens to the customer!