Table 1 shows 13 common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems).
Vehicle would not start when leaving from dealership after purchasing, cause according to dealer was defective battery. Battery was replaced. Eleven months later I experienced engine had slow cranking to start and lights dimmed when air compressor engaged and the car was at low rpms. Read details...
The SUV stalls while driving. This has happened multiple time. While driving, driving slow, taking a u turn. The battery, alternator, starter, power steering pump, water pump, rack and pinion, timing belt, serpentine belt, idler pulley, harmonic balancer, front axles, shocks, struts, some sensors, Read details...
While driving about 55 mph on the highway and without warning vehicle would stall and shut down, and would not restart. The SUV was towed to the dealership for analysis. Driver picked up the truck from the dealer that day, but without warning the SUV shut down on the way home. Read details...