| Issue ID | 1355860 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954294 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 09/02/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a gasket leak that drips oil on to my car's alternator, affecting its ability to work. Last year, this problem caused my car not to start, and completely drained my new car battery (when i thought this was simply a car battery issue). Last year, it would not start for me at all - i discovered this problem too late. This problem with the gasket leak is occurring again and causes my battery light to come on while driving. While i was able to drive it to the dealership for evaluation and repair, i was by hyundai's car dealership to not drive at night and to not drive while it's raining. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E87HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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