Does the Hyundai Santa Fe have transmission problems?
Another problem some drivers encountered was a stutter in the transmission. This was reported in Hyundai Santa Fe years 2001 through 2014 with automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models were affected. Others complained that the Santa Fe jerked when changing from “park” to “drive.”
What kind of transmission do Hyundais have?
Hyundai Motor has developed an in-house 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) in use in some of its latest models, including the New Generation i30. A 7-speed DCT makes sporty driving performance available to the everyday driver allowing for gear changes within a few hundredths of a second.
Why are there transmission problems in the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Damico says he took the Santa Fe to a Hyundai dealership and was told the vehicle was working as intended and no repairs were needed. According to the lawsuit, the transmission problems present safety hazards because the SUVs can’t be trusted to do what drivers want them to do.
Why does my Hyundai Santa Fe not accelerate?
Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up: 1. Transmission Fluid Low. If your Santa Fe is too low on transmission fluid, it’ll will no longer be able to transfer power to the rear wheels. The power goes to the torque converter, and that’s the end of the line. You should check the transmission fluid immediately.
Who is the plaintiff in the Hyundai Santa Fe lawsuit?
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division – Andre Damico, et al., v. Hyundai Motor America. The plaintiff is represented by Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, and Greenstone Law APC.
What kind of gearbox does Hyundai Santa Fe have?
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD Front differential blew only a few months after the rear differential had gone. Hyundai refused to carry out repaire under warranty so had to seek legal help. Eventually they agreed so long as I replaced all four tyres although two where new