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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1380075
Internal NHTSA #	10991323
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
File date	10/12/16
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate. Starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles. When i refill the tank, it is only half empty. Normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty. 2) check engine light comes on and off. Nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.) 3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine light, sometimes by itself. I have had it checked, no problem; and reset. Goes on - off again a few days later. These events have been occurring over the last 6 months, approximately.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	161000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRAPEVINE, TX
VIN pattern	5NMSG13D68HXXXXXX
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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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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