Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (eleven problems).
Mechanic diagnosed internal engine failure (may 14, 2026). The vehicle is at the second mechanic's shop. Car stalled twice. The first time, over 20 miles, the air conditioning stopped, followed by the radio, and then acceleration. I pulled over and the acceleration returned but only for a minute. Read details...
Two times my car has stalled while driving, one at 10 mph and one at 20 mph. There are no signs that the car is going to stall. Have no lights, brakes, steering, can't even use hazard lights. Read details...
I purchased this car used in 2011. Over the years, at random times, the radio will "pop" off and back on again. It doesn't seem to affect the rest of the electrical system in the car, but it's a little scary when it happens - mechanic can't replicate. Read details...