| Issue ID | 1712677 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384566 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my vehicle on the highway at 60mph. I was on a slight incline and proceeded to pass the vehicle in front of me. Upon arriving to the upcoming town i noticed a distinct loud knock in the engine compartment and loss of power, i immediately pulled in to a service station. The mechanic informed me that is sounded like a connecting rod and driving it any further would not be recommended. I was quite a distance from home and so with a tow service and rental car i paid almost $700. 00 to get home with the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE STEVENS, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZGDAB9CGXXXXXX |
| 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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