| Issue ID | 1407191 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022902 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/02/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The fuel gauge has become erratic. It goes to empty even when full. Will sometimes pop back to partially full. Has caused me to run out of gas when on the highway when i thought i had enough fuel left. I have found nearly 200 similar complaints on line. Problem started at about 60,000 miles and is ongoing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JOLIET, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D48HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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