| Issue ID | 943842 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10478284 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/06/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 hyundai santa fe will not go over 20 mph. After pressing on the brakes several times it starts to move again. I took the vehicle to the hyundai dealership because the check engine light also came during this ordeal. The dealership said they fixed the problem, but it has rear its ugly head again. The check engine light is on and it will not go over 20 mph. I am not the only owner of a 2008 hyundai santa fe who has experienced this problem. Please contact the hyundai manufacturer to solve this problem, because it can lead to a serious traffic accident if it's not fixed. Let's be proactive this time instead of waiting until someone is in a fatal accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INGLEWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D08HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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