CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has a problem with the engine stalling while driving. Both our data & the NHTSA's complaint data show a significant defect trend at low mileage.
In a 2-page letter sent August 2014 to Santa Fe owners, 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.
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 119,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The first thing that happened was a pain in the ass. My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe drove beautifully for 9 years, and then it didn't. One day in March of 2026 - everytime I hit a bump in the road, the back end went clunk. Took it to a mechanic immediately and was told that a part on the rear sub frame was rusted and broke off the sub frame. The only way to fix it was to get a new sub frame (or used from a state from the south) where rust doesn't accumilate on your vehicle. I live in Michigan near Lake Michigan. So the mechanic started looking and finally found one 2 weeks later. Unfortunately in that week the secondary thing happened where I will explain in my next report.
- Deborah H., Holland, MI, US