Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (179 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Power Train problem

On April 2, 2026, the engine in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe failed catastrophically while my wife was driving. The vehicle lost power suddenly and completely. There was no warning and no prior symptoms. She was able to pull over safely in a residential area.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

I have had on at least a half dozen times where the vehicle will not accelerate after stopping, and then attempting to accelerate. For example: leaving a parking lot going onto a roadway attempting to accelerate quickly to get up to the speed limit.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Vehicle hesitates when pulling out in traffic from a turn or stop like it's not in gear momentarily. Very dangerous, please fix before someone is killed. Also I have only 2100 miles on the car and I noticed the paint has chips all over the hood, front bumper,quarter panels.   Read details...


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