2008 Hyundai Santa FE power train problems

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE — 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

share of all complaints

65,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the contact stated that after depressing the brake pedal the cruise control briefly failed to disengage. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the…”
filed Jan 24, 2025
“Reference Number: 11520065 This is a follow up to a previously submitted incident involving this same vehicle. My first submission was May, 2023, This vehicle experienced the exact same hazardous condition on February 26, 2024. on I-75 south. After driving on an interstate highway for about 1 hour…”
filed Mar 14, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
24-01-026H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024