2002 Santa Fe Santa Fe Trailer
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Owner complaints
44 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Power train › Axle assembly
Various problems with 2002 hyundai santa fe.*mr the consumer feels she may have made the wrong choice when purchasing the vehicle. the consumer received false horsepower advertisement class action lawsuit information from the manufacturer a month after the vehicle was purchased. an ecm…
Various problems with 2002 hyundai santa fe.*mr the consumer feels she may have made the wrong choice when purchasing the vehicle. the consumer received false horsepower advertisement class action lawsuit information from the manufacturer a month after the vehicle was purchased. an ecm reprogramming recall was received but once the repairs were made another problem surfaced. the consumer attempted to have the problem corrected three times but the noise recurs now louder than ever. the consumer heard a clunking noise when backing. the technician determined that the problem was the front axle assembly. *nm
- Steering · Suspension
Noise in front end since july 2002. Took car to dealer approx 8 (eight) times since july 2002. on or about april 2004 I was notified - sor # 29180-arm & rack,bushing to be replaced problem still occurs as of july 2004 situation IS worse than before. *ak the consumer requested status. *sc *jb
- Suspension › Front › Hub
While travelling at 65 mph on a highway (straight up an incline), front left wheel and tire became detached from the hub. wheel and tire remained intact after separation from hub and bounced down the highway, indicating tire pressure was maintained enough to bounce high in the roadway. upon…
While travelling at 65 mph on a highway (straight up an incline), front left wheel and tire became detached from the hub. wheel and tire remained intact after separation from hub and bounced down the highway, indicating tire pressure was maintained enough to bounce high in the roadway. upon inspection, lug stud bolts were missing from the hub. there was also a crack in the hub through one of the lug stud bolt holes. the police checked the road for any hazards which might have caused the problem, but none were found. driver experienced extremely short duration of inconsistency of vehicle handling immediately prior to wheel separation. *ak
- Child seat › Base
Plastic on child seat IS bowing with pressure. *mr upon installation of the snug ride base with adjustable foot in frost outright position, when pressure was applied to place the seat belt snug, the adjustable foot popped into the center slot. *sc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Experienced delay and harsh shift into drive and reverse since 06 january 2004. Brought it to the dealer and parts were ordered. auto IS not drivable and has been at the dealers shop since 02 february 2004. dealer says the part IS on a "national back order. *jb
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Grinding noise coming from front wheels.contacted dealership service but issue IS taking long to be resolve.after checking nhtsa,realized there was a tsb on the issue(service bulletin # 0340002).manufacturer IS obviously aware of the issue but not acting on the issue.*ak
- Equipment › Other › Labels
The consumer was informed vehicle failed to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 120. *ph the consumer feels hyundai should recall the vehicle instead of having the consumer affix a new label over the original label. *mr *nm
- Tires
Recall no. #03V520000 concerning tire pressure label: the driver's side front tire was completely bald. consumer felt that the baldness was a direct result of improper tire pressure. manufacturer insisted that they were not responsible for the wear of the tire.*ak
- Steering
Steering completely failed. *la
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline
While driving heard a knocking noise that was coming from rear end. this caused the transmission to fail. vehicle towed to dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the driveline. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
While driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. the driver had to manually accelerate to get the vehicle up to speed. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *jb *ph *nlm
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Owner manual stated vehicle was equipped with an iso fix system, but system was never installed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
I am single and no one else has access to my car, I fuel it myself, and I have had the vehicle in for the engine light coming on, they stated the gas cap IS not tight. I click it 4 times every time to make sure since they said it will cost $ 75.00 to reset it as it does not reset itself. this…
I am single and no one else has access to my car, I fuel it myself, and I have had the vehicle in for the engine light coming on, they stated the gas cap IS not tight. I click it 4 times every time to make sure since they said it will cost $ 75.00 to reset it as it does not reset itself. this time when I took it in, the light came on then went off then came on again, so since it does not set itself and the cap was not loose (i checked first thing), then I do not see how they can see it IS loose. I even asked them if maybe there was a crack in the cap or why it came loose, they said they did not know it was just loose. I think there IS a sensor problem or gas cap crack or problem because the cap can not loosen itself nor can vapors escape when it IS clicked 4 times and very tight and nooelse has access to my vehicle.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
2002 hyundai sante fe.ave had 3 alternators and batteried replaced on this vehicle. last week the third was installed. vehicle still will not crank lights dim wipers slow. radio cuts off when brakes applied. anti brake system light comes on battery light comes on and the lights flash when car IS turned off and key IS out of ignition/.*ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Lug stud bolts failed on one wheel. When checked due to noise from that wheel three of five bolts were broken off. I tried to tighten on of the two remaining nuts, thinking the nuts may have just come loose, and the bolt came off showing about 10% of the bolt remained, the remainder having already broken.*ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Unknown or other
I have the electronic control hvac system in my sante fe. the air conditioning will work normal for a time period. then when it IS turned on from the off position by using the "auto" mode it will sound like the air IS blowing but only a slight amount of air will come out. if it IS left on and in…
I have the electronic control hvac system in my sante fe. the air conditioning will work normal for a time period. then when it IS turned on from the off position by using the "auto" mode it will sound like the air IS blowing but only a slight amount of air will come out. if it IS left on and in the high fan mode a dripping sound can be heard. the system will not reset itself until the vehicle has been turned off for a good length of time (sometimes hours). this IS the second time I have experienced this same problem. it occurred last year (in july and august 2002) but was not fixed until october. the dealers remedy was to replace the temperature probe in the system. it took weeks to get the part in and by the time it was actually replaced the outside weather was too cold to properly test the system. it was obviously not the right fix because it IS still happening this summer. the vehicle IS going back again for repair.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer states that the check engine light IS constantly illuminated. dealer has inspected several times but cannot determine cause or code.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Front brakes squealing,noise goes away when brake pedal push. less then 13K miles. service manager says this IS not unusual for the santa fe. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield
The windshield has began to crack from the lower right-hand corner (passenger's side) up about 16" in an "s" shaped pattern. There IS -no- indication of a rock or other item hitting the windshield. I have been told by the dealership (fairfax hyundai, fairfax, va) that it IS the result of a rock…
The windshield has began to crack from the lower right-hand corner (passenger's side) up about 16" in an "s" shaped pattern. There IS -no- indication of a rock or other item hitting the windshield. I have been told by the dealership (fairfax hyundai, fairfax, va) that it IS the result of a rock -but- there IS -no_ impact crater to suggest this. When questioned about "stress fractures" I was told -those- occur from the "inside-out" and that this wasn't a stress fracture... I find that to be b.s. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
The windshield has begun to crack from the lower left hand corner (driver's side) up about 12" in an "s" shaped pattern. there IS no indication of a rock or other item striking the windshield. it came up out of nowhere! *nlm thanks, l. Chase
- Visibility › Windshield
I own a 2002 hyundai santa fe. this past week a rock (approximately the size of a baseball) fell off of an oncoming truck and hit my front windshield on the passenger side. my concern IS that the rock came completely through the windshield, hit the dashboard, & landed on the passenger side floor.…
I own a 2002 hyundai santa fe. this past week a rock (approximately the size of a baseball) fell off of an oncoming truck and hit my front windshield on the passenger side. my concern IS that the rock came completely through the windshield, hit the dashboard, & landed on the passenger side floor. fortunately my daughter who was seated in the front passenger seat saw it coming & in a split second was able to cover her face & lean towards the driver's side. if that rock had hit her it would have very seriously injured her or worse. I am very concerned that the rock came completely through the windshield & wonder if their IS a defect in the santa fe. the glass technician that repaired the windshield said that rock should never have gotten through & he also said that the he fixes a great number of santa fe windshield. I really think that this needs to be looked into. I have emailed hyundai & they basically said they would enter it into that database. that will not solve this problem. we were very lucky in this situation, but the next person may not be. I will also be contacting the dealer where I purchased the vehicle to inform them. thank you for taking the time to read my concern. *nlm
- Suspension › Rear
Noise was coming from left rear side due to rear suspension failure.*ak
- Suspension › Rear
A noise generated from the left rear of the vehicle. *ak *jb
- Electrical system
Car wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealer where crank sensor was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Had it towed back to dealer where no problems could be found, however the drive belt tensioner assembly was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Manufacturer's help line…
Car wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealer where crank sensor was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Had it towed back to dealer where no problems could be found, however the drive belt tensioner assembly was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Manufacturer's help line recommended changing oil from manufacturer's suggested 10w30 oil to 5W30 oil. Technicians and service personnel believe that original problem IS actually related to computer system in car. They believe that the problem IS still not fixed. ts
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
After release foot off gas pedal vehicle started accelerating. Vehicle has been at dealer for ten days, and technician can duplicate problem. Please provide further information.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10009152Unstable idle (simple diagnosis procedure for intermittently stuck closed egr solenoid valve).
- 10009149Alignment specifications shop manual correction.
- 10006733Damper clutch shudder at 38-42 mph. Transmission control module (tcm) reprogramming instructions.
- 10006731The right rear door may rub against the running board cover. Running board repair kit information.
- 10005646Engine control module (ecm) reprogramming related to 2.7L V6 engine 02 sensors (campaign V02) - revised. May experience check engine light on or diagnostic trouble codes p0133, p0134, p1134, p0153, p0154 and p1154.
- 10005631Running board repair kit to increase clearance to right rear door. The running board repair kit IS available upon request.
- 10005267Tire inflation pressure label replacement campaign 064.
- 10004633Oxygen sensor change for the 2.7L V6 (delta) engine.
- 10004616Resistance values for idle speed control actuator (isca). Various models including the 2004 sonata.
- 10004614Battery cover information.
- 10004470New installation instructions for roof rack cross-rails.
- 10003222Third gear fail-safe information.
- 10003044Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1723 accompanied with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated; transaxle held in 2RD gear fail-safe; harsh shifts into reverse or drive.
- 10002334Ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770.
- 10002330Battery insulation pad application.
- 10002260Cruise control does not downshift above 75 mph - field fix.
- 10002256Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor inspection/replacement. Campaign 049.
- 10002072Automatic transaxle final gear whine noise.
- 10000715Ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0743, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770.
- 10000714Engine control module (ecm) reprogramming instructions for p0139.
- 10000706Vehicles may experience engine rpm fluctuation - cruise control cable adjustment procedure.
- 10000570Very brief, slight headlamp dimming condition.
- 10000412Corroded automatic transaxle oil cooler tube campaign 915.
- 637030Information on servicing a atf leak between transaxle and the transfer case.
- 635962This bulletin describes the repair procedure for a sharp start-up noise from the air conditioner compressor after engine startup.
- 635960This bulletin describes the repair procedures for engine stalling at idle followed by the inability to restart the engine due to reduced battery power.
- 635827A condition may exist where pressure inside the transfer case may cause transmission fluid to leak from the air breather vent and drop on the ground on 4WD models.
- 633919Subject regarding shop manual correction - anti-lock brakes electrical schematic diagrams.
- 633910Subject regarding battery drain and air conditioner compressor start up noise.
- 633903Subject regarding clutch cover attaching bolt part number.
- 633855Subject regarding vacuum hose check valve location.
- 633826Subject regarding shop manual correction for diagnostic trouble code p1372 diagnosis.
- 633816Subject regarding automatic transaxle shiftronic diagnosis.
- 633794Subject regarding front stabilizer bar bushing and bracket replacement noise repair procedure.
- 633785Subject regarding automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed shifts.
- 633777Subject regarding V6 electronic control module change.
- 633770Subject regarding engine rpm fluctuation - cruise control cable adjustment procedure.
- 633767Subject regarding a new generator.
- 633755G sensor diagnostic trouble code inspection and repair procedure. This bulletin replaces 02-50-013 and 01-50-005 dated aug. 2002.
- 632175This bulletin provides the ABS (anti-lock brake system) air bleeding procedure.