general problems of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the abs system actives and contact notice a shuttering in brake pedal and an abnormal sound in the abs system. The vehicle was driven to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs system needed to be replaced . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Breaks lock up while driving bad smell car wont move.

I was in a minor accident when the braking system failed on my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. I could not stop the SUV and ran into a guardrail . I could have been hurt or killed because of this. Others could have been hurt or killed. The dealership in beaver falls, PA has done nothing for the problem and I have brought it in and they said that my model is not affected which I find that very hard to believe. I am selling the car but I also want to let someone know that I am taking it to the dealer in the morning to get the coil recalls done. If the dealer decides not to do that either and with the air bag problem someone is going to get hurt or maybe killed driving this car and I just want to do my part and I do not want a law suit on my shoulders. I will give them one more chance to do the right thing. I have not drove the car since I had the accident and want to sell it and to do so I am having it inspected too. All the work should have been under warranty at the time I had the accident ! I guess it must be to expensive to fix and a life does not matter anymore to anyone in this sick world.

At slow speeds, while lightly applying brakes, abs causes chatter and extends stopping distance.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. When stopped while applying pressure to the brake, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated the failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians could not diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 03/08/11.

The brakes do not brake properly and the stopping distance is extended before coming to a complete stop when car is driven in early morning.

Purchased as a used vehicle with 30,000 mi. In 2008 from a dealership with owners manual missing. On 8-1-2010 while driving home from work, the vehicle engine stopped running on a bridge on a busy roadway, causing the vehicle to lose power steering and power brakes. Other vehicles in the area had to take evasive action causing a immediate hazardous condition. Upon having the vehicle towed to a repair garage, it was determined that the cause of the catastrophic engine failure was the result of a defective timing belt that was a known issue for this model and make of vehicle. The manufacturer recommended changing of the timing belt was to be 60,000 miles, thus telling me the belt should have been changed in 2007 at the 60,000 mile mark. As you can see, I bought the vehicle in 2008 will 30,000 miles on it (no owners manual). I was told I was to be responsible for the cost of the replacement motor, which of course was a used motor because they redesigned the 3. 5 liter engine in 2005 when this problem was evident and those engines would not fit my 2003. Why was there not a recall then on this for engine failure at that time? they had replaced the belt with a new design timing chain for the newer vehicles. While my vehicle was under repair, another 2003 Santa Fe was also in for the same issue. Fortunately, I was not injured, but the possibility was there. A minute earlier, I was traveling down a steep grade prior to the engine failure. This looks like an inherent problem for the Hyundai 3. 5 liter engine, they had to get my replacement engine from texas. Were used car buyers aware of this problem with the Hyundai 3. 5 liter engine models prior to 2006? this is a serious safety violation. The vehicle engine failed without warning! how about Hyundai reimbursing me $4000. 00?.

While driving to work , vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly , I stepped hard on the brake pedal I was going approx. 30 mph, the brake pedal pulsated ( abs activating) for a second or 2 and stopped ,and the brake pedal suddenly sank to the floor,the vehicle kept going, I pulled the emergency brake to try to stop , but it was too late I ran into the vehicle in front of me causing considerable damage to both vehicles. I contacted Hyundai dealer and was told it is not a defect and also is not under warranty. I now have to have the car fixed at my own expense. I feel a recall by Hyundai should be initiated since this seems to be common defect, please help!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud abnormal noise emitted from all of the tires as the brakes warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake sliders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Pam.

Abs pump initiated unnecessarily. While pump was running, braking power was lost and vehicle failed to stop, coasting through intersection. Vehicle was eventually stopped by shifting transmission into neutral and using hand brake.

Consumer had extened stopping. Please provide any additional information. Ts.