Is Hyundai Santa Fe AWD or FWD?
Hear this out loudPauseThe Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-passenger SUV available in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. On the SE, SEL and Limited trim, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.
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 Santa Fe hesitate when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear?
Sometimes when it shifts from 1st to 2nd it feels like another vehicle has rear-ended me. It happens a lot when the Santa Fe is cold, but it has happened at other times also. It will also hesitate as it goes from one gear to the next.
When did my Hyundai Santa Fe go down a hill?
On March 11, 2011 I parked my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe in my driveway. As I was geting out of the vehicle it started to move. It dragged me down my driveway and as I was trying to get back into the vehicle I banged my right knee on the the steering wheel and it turned and went down a hill and hit a tree with me still hanging half out of the vehicle.
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
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 engine stall?
Engine would stall for 3 to 4 seconds when starting from a complete stop. The stalling problem never was resolved…the problem seemed to be that it did not do it on a constant basis and they claimed they could never get it to do it. Check engine light diagnosed as exhaust leak.
Are there any complaints about the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Others complained that the Santa Fe jerked when changing from “park” to “drive.” When CarFax test-drove the 2020 Santa Fe Limited, they had a lot of nice things to say. They reported a smooth transmission, high quality and comfort, and a nice quiet interior.
Sometimes when it shifts from 1st to 2nd it feels like another vehicle has rear-ended me. It happens a lot when the Santa Fe is cold, but it has happened at other times also. It will also hesitate as it goes from one gear to the next.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-passenger SUV available in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. On the SE, SEL and Limited trim, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.
How do you change transmission fluid in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
1. The first step is to get your Hyundai Santa Fe raised to give you access to the undercarriage. Make sure that the car is level. Loosen the mounting bolts on the engine cover on the undercarriage to take it off. 2. Use a 24mm socket wrench to detach the drain bolt and then drain the old transmission fluid into a catch pan.
What kind of car is a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Traded it in on a 2017 Santa Fe sport and wish I still had the old one. We drove it in all kinds of weather, from snowy mountains to the sand at the beach and everything in between. Even used it once to pull a Chevy Avalanche out that was stuck up to its rear axle in sod and mud and it never shuttered once.
Where did I buy a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
We bought a 2005 Santa Fe 2.7L V-6 AWD GLS new in Maryland and drove it for 12 years and over 150,000 miles with no issue what so ever with the mechanical, body or anything for that matter other than regular maintenance like battery, tires/alignment, breaks, etc.
How often should I repair my Hyundai Santa Fe?
Comfortable for long drives, but the interior gets pretty noisy on the highway. Switched to high mileage oil and have had a few bigger bill repairs in the $800-1000 range every 6-12 months, tires, tie-rods, brakes, starter, but overall very surprised with the condition and reliability with such an older SUV.