Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Power Train problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Poor gas mileage, harsh shifting of transmission.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

At the recommendation of the dealer mechanic I had a transmission flush done. Now the car idles erratically, and surges when slowing to a stop. At times. When stopped the idle drops to 300-400 rpms, almost a stall, and sometimes it jumps to 1200-1500 rpms and wants to lunge forward.   Read details...


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