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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1635240
Internal NHTSA #	11299357
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
File date	03/01/20
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	With only a little over 113,000 miles on the vehicle, the transmission began, without warning, making a jet engine type whining noise when accelerating, and a noticeable whirring noise with a fairly rough "wind down" of the transmission when decelerating. No indications of a an impending failure were noted prior to the transmission symptoms being noted. Online research indicated that these were the same exact symptoms noted as a result of a recall of nearly 6000 2010 hyundai vehicles, which required a recall of these vehicles. The 2008 santa fe in this case has the same or very similar transmission and engine configuration, and at least one other 2008 owner has complained of this situation. In addition, in discussing this with the hyundai dealer service manager, he stated that there are problems with the transmission and that there are very few, if any, in stock and have to come from the manufacturer in atlanta due to the demand for replacements (latest estimate is 10 days to 2 weeks just to get the parts!). Now, hyundai has been "gracious" in agreeing to pay for half of the cost (so nice, considering it only has 113k miles on it before it failed), but i believe strongly that the campaign 102 recall actions associated with the 2010 santa fe vehicles needs to be further examined, and i believe strongly that it will be found that the same conditions, need for recall and kit installation, etc. Forget the year models which seems to be the focal point - focus on the transmission parts and model numbers, and similar configurations, please! The hyundai dealer has provided hyundai with part numbers, diagnostic information, technician observations, etc. No visible damage (hence no photos) was discernible on my (the owner's) part. Transmission failure occurred while driving in colorado springs (permanent residence in broken arrow, ok).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	113000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BROKEN ARROW, OK
VIN pattern	5NMSG13D38HXXXXXX
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	25
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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 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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