| Issue ID | 962454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10496108 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came on and mpg counter (miles per gallon) acting erratically. Brought car immediately to dealer and it was determined that "the fuel sensor was defective" (their words). There is a 5 year/50,000 mile warranty on this part and my car is 2 months over the time limit! The cost of replacement is high ($700) but due to the fact that the sensor tells me how much gas is in the tank, i felt, for safety's sake, it should be replaced. I feel that the timing of the failure of this part is suspect and would like the nhtsa to research whether this is a common occurrence among hyundai 2007 santa fe owners. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43889 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E67HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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