Brakes Failed problems of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting a turn. The brakes also failed and the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact crashed into the passenger¿s side of a large truck and sustained injuries to the head, a fractured finger and ankle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop but was neither repaired nor diagnosed to determine the cause of the braking or acceleration failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 01/14/lj.

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while in the reverse position, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. The vehicle crashed rear end into a loading dock and sustained substantial rear body damage. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 07/19/10 the consumer stated the brakes failed. Updated 07/21/jb.

The contact owns a 2007 hyunai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding and squealing noise upon engaging the brake pedal. Also, there was a burning odor coming from the overheated brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they resurfaced both front and rear rotors. Also, the front and rear brakes were replaced. The identical failure recurred two years later. The manufacturer was notified of the premature brake failure. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. While parking in the driveway, the contact stated that the rear brakes seized up and became extremely hot. He did not notice any prior issues with the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the emergency brake failed and there was rust build up on the rotors. The manufacturer stated that the failure was due to an environmental issue; therefore, they could not assist. The current mileage was 26,282 and failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Brake failure almost caused me to skid through a red light that was at 50 miles a hour highway intersection. The car was purchased new 7/18/2007, and was recently inspected by the dealer as part of a 15,000 mile check up at that time I expressed a concern about the car's hesitation upon acceleration November 5, 2008 I was told that my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe had it's rear brakes locked on and the whole rear brake system needed to be replaced and I skidded because they had failed and my front brakes were doing all the work. I was told by many car specialists that this should not have happened with a vehicle under 18 months with only 15,198 miles and that it is a problem with Hyundai's inferior brake system and that it will happen again! I fear that next time, I won't be able to stop and lost of life may occur.