| Issue ID | 1512843 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11150843 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/11/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This morning (11/11/18) i was traveling with my wife and kids on highway i-290 eastbound approx. 60 mph, when our car has started accelerating without me pressing down gas pedal. I hit the brakes, however car was still accelerating and the only way to slow it down was to put it on neutral (i was already speeding over 80mph). When i did it, rpm were at 7000 per min. And didn't go down a bit. I pulled over and turn the engine off. When started back , engine was working at normal level rpm's and reacted to gas pedal movement. I've decided to continue drive to our destination. After few minutes of drive, it happens again! This accelerations were unintended by me and put my family at risk. It's very dangerous and can cause accident and even death. My wife is driving this car daily and she wouldn't know how to handle it if it would happened to her. This should be investigated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 134504 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HANOVER PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73EX8HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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