Power Steering Pump Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Warning: while turning left into my driveway (in motion), my 2010 Santa Fe steering suddenly locked up and I drove onto my lawn. Very scary and this was without warning! simply meaning, if the power steering pump was the issue, there would be noise and a gradual failure; however, this was very sudden. As of this writing, the steering is very difficult and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Thank god I have an extended warranty and now it is in the shop for diagnoses. This problem needs to be addressed!!!.

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Power steering became harder (with a shimmy feel in steering wheel), and noticed a loud whining sound when steering wheel was moved. Stopped car, and checked p/s fluid level, and it was lower than normal (checked on a regular basis). This morning (9/29/14), noticed a large puddle of oil on driveway below car. Again checked p/s fluid level, and it was well below the min. Mark. Went to store and bought p/s oil, and filled up the reservoir. Returned home and saw p/s fluid dripping onto the driveway, refilled the reservoir, and went to the local Hyundai dealer to have it checked out. The dealer inspection revealed rusted metal lines leading to and from the p/s cooler (below radiator), and quoted $540 for replacement of the metal lines and cooler (& 2 days lead time to get parts). There is no recall notice for this corrosion issue. Later went to the local aaa repair center, and they confirmed the Hyundai dealer's findings. Both indicated this is a common problem for this car if they had been driven in the northern states (this car was purchased new in northern ohio, & garaged there for 8 years). This is a safe driving issue if the p/s pump fails due to insufficient p/s oil for cooling & lubrication due to fluid loss from corroded metal lines.

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Vehicle delivered as new, immediately upon attempting to pump and fill gasoline tank, the pump clicked as full. However, gasoline gauge on dash only would and continues to show 3/4 full. There have been numerous attempts and replacement equipment to address and eradicate this situation and nothing has corrected the situation nor does Hyundai have any answers available to correct this situation. The vehicle has been in my favorite Hyundai service facility for many days and when finally returned the only answer I was given, was that the vehicle is an early production of the model and they have had some of same problem. In addition the electronic steering is a great disappointment as it is quite difficult to keep the vehicle on a true straight pathway no matter what the composition of the pavement. There was some sort of alert from the factory on an adjustment however and was addressed but is still terrible. Then there's an issue on the hitch whereby then trailer prep wiring was included on the invoice, installed by the selling dealer and the servicing dealer feels it not there duty/responsibility to repair it. I have been a Hyundai customer since 2001 as this is a very great disappointment and besides safety issues. These issues must be cleared up ASAP by both the Hyundai manufacturer and straightened out with their dealers. Please ! I would think the manufacturer admitting they know of the problem and cannot solve it they would replace my exact vehicle as I purchased it equipped and take back this one. They know of the problem so just simply replace my vehicle without any charges to me now!.

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On 4/12/2010 we had an issue with power steering pump (this is what they told us at the Hyundai dealer in reno nv). At that time the car was still under guaranty so they serviced it and changed the power steering pump, hose and fluid. After approx. 27k miles, we started noticing the same issue again. The steering wheel would get hard and a sound will start. Particularly when turning it left and right. We took it back to the Hyundai dealer on 4/12/2013. They told us it was the same issue again, that they had to change the power steering pump. Unfortunately this time we didn't have the guaranty anymore so we had to pay $482. 22 to get it replaced again. They changed the power steering pump only. After 10 days we had to return to the dealer for the same issue and they told us that this time the issue was the rm gear and linkage assy, power steering fluid, reservoir assy and some other things, for a total charge of $1,386. 78. Now, 3 years later, 8/15/2016, we started hearing the same sounds again, and the steering wheel got hard again. Same situation as the previous 2 that I have described. We took the car to the Hyundai dealer on 8/18/2016 because at some point the steering wheel wouldn't let us turn and it turned off. We waited a little and turned it on again. This time, when we took it to the Hyundai dealer (in nc) they told us that it was the power steering pump again. We left our car to be fixed and they called us saying that this time it wasn't the pump but the power steering suction hose. They had to replace it and also replace the fluids. We've paid $421. 52. I truly believe that this should be looked upon because I don't find acceptable that every 2 or 3 years we have to go through this situation again.

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Car shuts off while driving, losing power steering and brakes, while traveling at highway speed or braking down a windy canyon road. Problem includes intermittent jerking, jumping, hiccupping - whatever you want to call it, it's not safe to drive. First month, after brand-new NY dealership purchase, I replaced my throttle position sensor 3 times. Trouble with my current problem began at 4 years, well under 30,000 miles. For a year I had to fear for my life every time I drove, never knowing if this trip would kill me or other motorists. Why did I have to drive it? because the Hyundai dealerships in los angeles couldn't diagnose the problem if they couldn't cause it to happen and there is no error code when tested. A year of fear. Just the hesitation jerking is scary enough while driving, but when it actually shuts down? when your rpm indicator drops from 2,000 to 0 and you're fighting for your life turning the stuck steering wheel and pulling up the emergency brake hoping you don't careen off a winding cliff or coast head on into unsuspecting traffic or clicking your hazards on and praying no one hits you on an oily rain slick pavement at night on the 101 freeway - that is when it really makes your heart jump out of your chest. After 11 months of shutting off, it got so bad it wouldn't turn on again and finally my check engine light came on and they were able to diagnose the crank shaft sensor. In the process of fixing, they made a leak in my power steering hose and damaged my pump. Because it was days after my warranty, the van nuys dealership charged me for the crank shaft sensor and other damage! 33,000 miles on my car. Well, that was November 2009. It's now 2015 (70,540 miles) and once again, I'm okayed to drive my unsafe car. The performance of these vehicles put drivers at an unreasonable risk of accident and since there is no error code, Hyundai will do nothing.

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Belt for the power steering has shredded several times since purchase of vehicle. Contacted dealer.

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