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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	961419
Internal NHTSA #	10494792
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor Company
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
File date	23/01/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I turned on the car and noticed that the gas gauge was showing empty and the engine light was on - i had just filled the tank up that morning so i knew i had plenty of gas. The range indicator was just dashes -not numeric as it should be. The gauge then would rise up and the range would change and then it would go down and the range would change - this continually happened. I went to my mechanic and he said to zero out the error and keep an eye on it. The next morning the same thing. Now we are being told that the fuel level sensor is not working and it will cost between 600-700 to fix this! I too have read on many websites that this is an issue that occurs between the 60k - 70k mileage range and the parts guy at healey hyundai in beacon, ny told me - oh yeah we are getting tons of these complaints, that is why we stock this item! If hyundai is aware of this issue, why aren't they recalling these vehicles? Are they waiting for someone to not be aware of their actual gas gauge and have their car stall out at 55 miles an hour?? Come on hyundai - we are loyal brand buyers and this is our 4th hyundai (second santa fe) don't become like the rest of the car companies and not give a [xxx] - fix your problems and your consumers will stand by you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	67000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
VIN pattern	KM8SC13D82UXXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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