2010 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle stopped on incline of a hill, then reversed (gear shift in drive) back down 600 feet the hill and crashed against a concrete wall corner. Have 2 witnesses that switched off the engine, inspected wreck, found no fault codes with a launch 431-reader but figured that battery was drained after 2 months. Surviving daughter suffers from memory loss but at the time of the accident claims the brakes failed.
Oil pump failure at 90,000 miles causing motor to be replaced. Hyundai dealership service manager told me there were no available motors to replace the one in my car.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE
- Drivetrain & axles 67 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints