Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Power Train problem

Vehicle will randomly shutoff. Example coming off the interstate and off the exit ramp and accelerating into traffic vehicle with completly die, no power steering or power brakes. After pulling off the road the vehicle will restart and run normally. May not happen again for several weeks.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Recently while driving the car seems to hesitate then has a minor acceleration. It seems as if its about to stall but catches and accelerates or increases to original speed. This is concerning especially when it occurs during rush hour traffic.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while completing a right turn, a grinding sound was emitted from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing and was advised that the noise was coming from the transmission.   Read details...


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