Table 1 shows eight common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (five problems).
While driving or stopped the vehicle would accelerate to the highest rate of speed, on it's own, and I had to put it in neutral to stop an accident from happening. This happened more than once, almost fatally injuring several pedestrians. Read details...
Random unintended gradual acelleration. Happens at any speed. Feels like when you resume cruise control to a higher speed. Except it doesn"t stop and continues acellerating. Though it may not be related to the cruise control at all. Pumping the gas pedal once stops the acelleration. Read details...
When accelerating from a stop vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over and restarted the vehicle with no problem. Dealership had been notified, but did not resolve the problem. Read details...