2008 Hyundai Santa FE cruise control problems
52 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sante fe. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without manual force causing the front driver side to crash into a tree. The contact sustained a broken neck, stomach and chest bruising, as well as lacerations. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
While driving on highway, gas pedal stop responding. I was able to go to the curb and put car into parking, then I had problem to shut engine off, only second or third attempt was successful. After couple of minutes I start the ignition and engine warning light come on . Car is drivable, but it hesitates when I push the pedal.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE
- Fuel system 274 complaints
- Electrical system 75 complaints
- Air bags 70 complaints
- Engine 70 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints