Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the lose power steering (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems |
Vehicle will suddenly shutdown in the middle of the road. This could easily have caused a crash at any time. Several batteries have been replaced due to alternator not charging the battery. Then the battery has to be jumped for emergencies. I have taken the car in for repairs of the recall twice. Read details...
2 issues - (1 )while turning, loses power steering momentarily, battery and seat belt lights come on temporarily (2) while driving straight at low speeds, car "bucks" as if transmission jammed or brakes locked up momentarily --both issues are intermittent, and may be unrelated-- Read details...