10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,500 miles

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe engine problems

engine problem

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 012009

Santa Fe

  • 1,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was turned on there was a loud humming sound and a vibration in the engine compartment. The dealer was contacted and stated that everything was fine and that they also heard the sound. The dealer also stated that was typical for that size engine. There vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,800 and the current mileage was 14,700.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 042009

Santa Fe

  • 1,200 miles
My 2009 Hyundai sante fe just purchased with 50 miles on in 07/29/09, blew up on me while I was driving and totally burned the front and engine. I have an evaluation from 21st century appraisers required by geico whom diagnosed a total loss. Valuescope geico claim services market report report reference number: 42157015 adjuster: Huffman-parent, brad claim reference: 0180834550101087-01 geico C-code: Cag605 loss incident date: 09/04/2009 date submitted: 09/10/2009 insured: Lawson owner: Cleo lawson policy number: 0311588404 appraiser: Huffman-parent, brad introduction geico has conducted an inspection of your 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4X2 gls 4 door sports utility located in Oklahoma city, ok. The inspection information was then used to conduct research in your local market to determine the market value of your vehicle. The local market value of your vehicle was defined by the zip code 73114 -- Oklahoma city, ok the recommended settlement amount based on the loss vehicle description provided by geico is $18,369.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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