What causes automatic transmission to jerk in Hyundai Santa Fe?

What causes automatic transmission to jerk in Hyundai Santa Fe?

From time to time, my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe with an automatice transmission jerks violentlly while under normal operating conditions. Sometimes this occurs while travelling at a steady speed (around 40 mph) and sometimes it happens just after I resume acceleration after lifting off of the accelerator (coasting).

Are there any problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe. The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that he attempted to park in his driveway, but the vehicle would not shift into park.

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.

How to fix a transmission that hesitates or jerks?

Common Fixes for a Transmission that Jerks or Hesitates 1 Low fluid level 2 Depleted fluid frictional properties 3 Poor cold-temperature fluidity

What to do about a Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problem?

Dealer contacted Hyundai HQ and was told to implement TSB 14-AT-009 which required reprogramming the ECU and replacing the inhibitor switch bracket, whatever that is. There was a clunking sound when stopping and starting at slow speeds especially when cornering. Transmission replaced.

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

What kind of vibration does a Hyundai Santa Fe have?

The vehicle had a vibration between 30 and 40 KM/per hour. The dealer replaced the passenger side axle stating it was loose. The vibration continued. The dealer offered to replace the driver axle at $500 to see what happens. I declined.

What’s the mileage on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,800. Updated 08/28/lj the consumer also stated on three occasions the esc malfunctioned for no reason while in traffic. After pulling over, shutting down and restarting the vehicle, the problem cleared.

From time to time, my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe with an automatice transmission jerks violentlly while under normal operating conditions. Sometimes this occurs while travelling at a steady speed (around 40 mph) and sometimes it happens just after I resume acceleration after lifting off of the accelerator (coasting).

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.

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe. The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that he attempted to park in his driveway, but the vehicle would not shift into park.

What kind of engine does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

As of 2019, the Santa Fe has been slotted between the Tucson and the Palisade . In its first year in production, the Santa Fe was offered with one of two engine and transmission combinations. In North America, a fuel-efficient 2.4 L four-cylinder engine was standard equipment and could be mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.

Why does my car Jerk when I speed up?

This type of car jerk is very common in a manual transmission, especially for those who are just starting to learn how to drive and mostly happens when you are trying to shift from the first to the second gear while you speed up. A stick shift car gets you more involved than an automatic one.

Why does my car Jerk when I change the transmission?

This jerking usually continues until the car reaches a lower RPM at which point the jerking lessens but doesn’t fully subside. In some cases, this has happened after the troublesome transmission was changed and the new transmission put in place. The jerking usually prevents the car from accelerating and driving faster than 20 MPH.

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