Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (twelve 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 | |
| Steering Column problems |
Internal mechanical failure of the piston rings and cylinder walls. Misfire on cylinder #2. Further testing revealed that cylinder #2 is at 80 psi, which is significantly below the manufacturer's specification. Read details...
Stopped vehicle on side of neighborhood road on moderate downward incline. Placed vehicle in park and at idle. A few minutes later, shifted car into drive and proceeded to pull out into roadway. Vehicle seemed to lose power steering as well as power braking. Read details...
Was driving about 30-35 mph on curvy back road when suddenly the steering wheel completely locked up. I slammed on the brakes and the car went into the oncoming lane. Luckily there was no traffic or it would have been a head on collision. Read details...