2010 Hyundai Santa FE drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 67 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 53 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 53 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. The vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the engine running when it began to roll backward. The front passenger side door was open while the failure occurred. The contact ran to catch the vehicle as it independently reached a stop. The front passenger side door struck the contact resulting in serious injuries. She was transported by ambulance to the emergency room for treatment treated. A police report was available.
Yesterday while decelerating at about 30 MPH and coming to a stop sign, the car completely shut off. The check engine light illuminated. The car was restarted and continued to operate normally. The car check engine light did not illuminate again. I took to my dealer today (next am) due to my concern. I contacted hyundai and asked to extend my warranty and mentioned my car had similar problem description mentioned in the online 929 hyundai campaign.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE
- Engine 46 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints