| Issue ID | 1275082 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10854641 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/11/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defective fuel sensor. Driving on the highway fuel gauge began fluctuating erratically. Check engine light came on. Had to stop due to unsure if i had a fuel leak or if something would happen to the engine. After checking there was no leak i continued home even though the check engine light was on and fuel gauge showed no gas. I have researched and found thousands of people on the internet with the same issue with this make and year of vehicle. In new york state my vehicle would not pass inspection with the check engine light on. Repairs cost me over $800. Vehicle only has 72,000 miles. I feel hyundai should compensate the consumer for an obvious defect when they have to make a repair that is not related to wear and tear of the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST SYRACUSE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E98HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 65 |
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