CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe apparently has a problem with the engine stalling while driving.
In a 2-page letter to Santa Fe owners from August 2014, Hyundai claims the engine stalling only occurs under a "specific set of operating conditions".
However a class action lawsuit filed around the same time details multiple claims from Sante Fe owners that claim the engine stalling happens at any time, under any conditions.
Although the model year range in the lawsuit is 2010-2012, the stalling complaint trend hasn't shown up in our data for the 2010 model year. Both the 2011 & 2012 Santa Fe model years DO show a significant defect trend of the engine stalling.
Currently we're not rating the 2010 Santa Fe as "bad" or "poor". Just be aware of this potentially serious problem.
when I stop my car for a short time like a stop sign or red light. then put my foot on the gas pedal, my car speeds off for a short second. I have taken it to the deal ship. and to other places to have it check. and as you know, it only happens to me. meaning they could find out the problem. some friends know what am talking about. it has happen when they are in the car. I let it go. but now I heard what happen to the run away Hyundai's and am scared, mind may not stop. so if you can fix the problem that would be a big help. if it dose not get fit. and my car dose become a run away car that I can't stop, you and my family will now what happen. and that I try to get help.
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when I stop my car for a short time like a stop sign or red light. then put my foot on the gas pedal, my car speeds off for a short second. I have taken it to the deal ship. and to other places to have it check. and as you know, it only happens to me. meaning they could find out the problem. some friends know what am talking about. it has happen when they are in the car. I let it go. but now I heard what happen to the run away Hyundai's and am scared, mind may not stop. so if you can fix the problem that would be a big help. if it dose not get fit. and my car dose become a run away car that I can't stop, you and my family will now what happen. and that I try to get help.
- Arlene S., Florissant, MO, US