Speed Control Cable Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 7 liter engine, high idles at 3,000 rpm on start up and never goes down even when engine reaches normal operating temperature, automatic transmission not even acting right since this problem started, this is a hazard and can cause an accident. The car shows no engine codes, or transmission codes, it has had lower intake, upper intake gaskets changed, iac motor changed, throttle position sensor changed, temperature sensor changed, cleaned throttle body bore where throttle plate closes, changed vacuum hoses, made sure throttle cable and cruise control cable were binding or holding throttle open, and none off these things have helped. I have seen many complaints of this problem, many accidents that have occurred because of this problem, and have read a forum that said Hyundai does not have a fail safe mode built into there computers like most cars do so this kind of situation does not occur. Vehicle still not fixed, and Hyundai needs to recall this problem before there are any fatalities from neglect of a known problem.

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Recently the engine throttle started to rev up and wanting to acceleratewhen I am goin very very slow stuck in traffic or just deiving under 30 mph. I would have to apply the brakes very hard and that wouldn't work so I would have to put it into neutral and wait for the throttle to calm down. I went to my mechanics and they put the computer monitor on my Santa Fe but no codes came up showing any problems. They checked the throttle cable and it was fine. They told me that other Santa Fe owners experienced the same problem.

All events occurred while vehicle was stationary. Began to have a intermittent no start condition around the third week of January 2016. Theta 2. 4 engine #165130 would not turn over. A jump start with 2nd vehicle battery supply and jumper cables were needed for engine to run. Tested the battery voltage output on Santa Fe with engine cold 12. 65 and engine running 13. 96 to 14. 02 range all starting and charging components were operating in normal conditions and no check engine or battery indicators illuminating. No signs of engine malfunction was evident. On 01/29/2016 after having two more no starts went ahead and replaced the battery with brand new one. Engine would crank but not start. Tested voltage on battery, alternator, starter,ignition and fuel pump relays. Had spark on all coils and fuel. Air filter was new. Felt confident there was no need to check compression as there were no mechanical signs present. At certain times some engine components due wear out so I had a mechanic inspect the engine and asked him to replace the crankshaft sensor. Engine would not turnover after several attempts and he could not determine the cause. On 01/30/2016 connected my obd2 and got a total of 11 codes, p0445,261,267,270,264,448. Five out of first eleven were displayed twice except p0448. I had the car towed to a Hyundai authorized service dept on 02/02/2016 the service adviser at frank Hyundai advised me his mechanic performed a compression and leak down test and informed me engine had low compression in 3 out of 4 cylinders with active codes p0223 p0445 and p2106. One cylinders was said to be blowing air up towards valve cover. I was told they suspected piston rings or cylinder head was cause of engine failure. Had car towed home. After finding blown fuse I was able to start car but shut it down immediately from loud noise coming from valve train rotating assembly. Unknown symptoms.

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Car turned left onto 30 mph speed limit n. Highland Ave. Atlanta, car immediately lurched into wot (wide open throttle) executing an unintended acceleration. Standing on the brake with both feet, engaging emergency brake, and finally knocking it out of gear, the car stopped 10 feet in front of an outside patio of beer drinkers sitting at tables at a local bar. No one was hurt, but, it was by pure luck and fast reaction by my son who is deathly afraid of this car now. I personally removed the engine cover to find the cruise control cable had separated where it is staked into it's mounting hardware. The staked end sheath of the cable is pulled out of it's staked housing tube and in some cases may go back into it causing the problem to be intermittent and unrepeatable on request, however, our cable end was unable to reenter it's position resulting in the throttle remaining open. The cable is too short by design leaving it to be on a constant pull until it overcomes the staking and slips out. Jim ellis Hyundai has never heard of this happening before this date. Never, said their parts dept. , and service manager. They told me to call Hyundai corp, or, they would be glad to quote me a cost to repair. Like Hyundai corp. They went into immediate rear end coverage mode.

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The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with out any warning. The contact mentioned that the driver was able to control the vehicle by shifting gears and engaging the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the cruise control cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 163,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a fractured cruise control cable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 99,714.

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My vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while traveling down a busy road travelling at a speed of 55 mph. The vehicle did not slow down while applying the brakes at full force. The vehicle did eventually slow down to a speed of about 40-45 mph at which point I was able to successfully make a right hand turn at that speed! once off the main highway, I was able to shift the car into neutral and turn it off to a complete stop! the vehicle was towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership. A diagnosis was made that the accelerator cable assembly was damaged and needed to be replaced. At this time, the repair has not been completed as the dealership cannot have the part there until Thursday, which is 3 days after the incident occurred! I cannot stress enough how dangerous and scarey this situation was! luckily, this time, no one was injured or killed, but the potential for that outcome was definitely there. I have seen other reports of this occurring with this model vehicle. I hope Hyundai takes responsibility to permanently correct this potentially live threatening issue!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle rapidly accelerated to over 100 mph while the brake was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. A diagnostic was performed and the failure was located at the cruise control cable. The mechanic re-crimped the cruise control cable and the vehicle was repaired however, the contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available. Li.

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On August 25, 2010 I was driving my Hyundai 2002 sante fe when without warning it accelerated to full throttle. I was able to stop it using the brake and emergency brake and turning it off. My mechanic found the cruise control cable had broken and held the throttle wide open. The cable was stretched too tight. I had it removed.

See attached email updated 06/04/2013 the occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable, and a whining sound upon acceleration.

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Sudden unintended acceleration in a Hyundai Santa Fe causing a major accident at our house with extensive damage to vehicle and property, and some personal injury. The vehicle had previously been reported as having over-revved on occasion, but the dealer had been unable to replicate the fault, and this had not occurred for some time. On this occasion the engine stuck in maximum revs, even in neutral, and an independent engineer attributed this to faulty cable positioning, although it is not know whether that caused the original sua or just the sticking. The airbag failed to inflate despite major impact. Hyundai have been singularly unhelpful and denied knowledge of this sort of thing occurring before, which is clearly untrue. Unfortunately we are not, and the incident was not, in the us, but we have been asked to report this to you by others in the us affected by the same problem, because of Hyundai's disinterest.

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The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the pedal stuck and accelerated to almost 80 mph. He was able to maneuver to the side of the road, shift to neutral and turn the vehicle off. Before his failure, his wife told him she noticed the same failure with the sticking pedal. He called the dealership and was instructed to take the vehicle in. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure and the accelerator cable assembly was replaced. He wrote a letter to the manufacturer but received no response. The current mileage was approximately 85,390. The failure mileage was 65,549. Updated 3/17/10 the technician found the throttle cable from the pedal to the accelerator jammed. Updated 07/15/10.

My 2005 Santa Fe 3. 5l engine has a computer operated gas pedal that makes it difficult to achieve a smooth linear acceleration. I feel this problem should be corrected before and accident or injury occurs. There was a delay in acceleration that occurred between the gas pedal and the transmission. This situation was especially aggravated on wet, snowy or icy roads. The manufacturer changed the cable system gas pedal to a computer operated gas pedal.

The contact stated 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe was experiencing sudden acceleration. The driver was at a red light, with one foot on the brake, and the car accelerated. This happened on two other occasions. The contact took the car to the dealership three times. They adjusted the throttle cable and flushed the computer. The problem recurred. The contact has not been in contact with Hyundai as of now. This happened when stopping or slowly moving as inching up to a stop sign.