2013 Hyundai Santa FE drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 52 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- 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 | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down the driveway without being prompted. The vehicle rolled over the contact's arm and caused second degree burns. Medical attention was required. The issue recurred, but the contact was able to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle the second time. In addition, the contact stated that a passenger became trapped in the vehicle while it rolled down the driveway into the yard of another person's residence the first time.
Car seemed to buck while driving in low gear. Took it to dealer and they replaced the differential. 4 days later the symptoms have reappeared. Concerned about recalls and bad transmission. Car purchased aug 19, 2013.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
- Engine 279 complaints
- Steering 96 complaints
- Brakes 64 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints