| Issue ID | 653018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209887 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/11/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Uncommanded transmission downshift at various speeds. Downshifts occurs at unpredictable intervals and speeds, occasionally leaving a check engine light illuminated. The downshift events are instantaneous but, while startling, the vehicle is controllable. However, at highway speeds, speed loss can be as high as 20 mph, which has the potential for severe rear-end collisions, as well as, possible control issues. These event have occurred numerous times. Dealer has been unable to correct the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 700 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLLEGE STATION, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E97HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 20/10/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LAWARENCE MARSHALL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 979/826-7398 |
| Dealer's city | HEMPSTEAD |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 77445 |