| Issue ID | 946157 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10480157 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/06/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting a winding sound when turning in any direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both the power steering pump and the rack and pinion were replaced. The contact had to take the vehicle back three times after the repair due to the recurrence of the failure. The dealer replaced the power steering oil pump and the power steering pump was replaced a second time. In addition, the reservoir for the power steering was replaced and the steering gear was replaced. The contact stated that two years later, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 42,416 and the current mileage was 92,697. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42416 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CASTLE ROCK, CO |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73EX6UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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