One problem related to speed control cable has been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2001 Santa Fe.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle rapidly accelerated to over 100 mph while the brake was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. A diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the cruise control cable. The mechanic re-crimped the cruise control cable and the vehicle was repaired however, the contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available. Li.