I bought a 2008 Santa Fe 3 weeks ago. This past Friday, the brakes failed on me twice. Once when I tried to stop, and the second time I was stopped and they let go and the SUV shot forward.
I have it into the dealership. They tried to give it back to me, but I refused. They can't find anything wrong and repaired nothing. I told them if they would sign off stating they will responsible for any damage to my vehicle, property or other vehicles. Along with being responsible for an injuries or deaths, I'll take it, but not comfortable with it. My salesman is going to take it home tonight and see if it happens to him. In the meantime, I spoke with consumer affairs at Hyundai USA. They agree that the vehicle should not be returned until it has been corrected and will start a case file and contact the regional manager in my area. I should hear back within 2-3 days.
We own a 2007 Santa Fe (17 months old).
At 15000 miles the rear brakes need to be replaced (over half of the driven miles were highway use). The driver's rear rotor gets hot even when the brakes are not applied. We took the vehicle to the dealer to check the brakes and calipers (we believe that this is a warranty issue/ design flaw). The dealer confirmed that the rear bakes need to be replaced but would not warranty the work but he would not charge for the pads (we had to pay the service fee $150). Dealer said that every 15000 miles the car needs to have the brakes serviced at a cost of $160 - to clean the calipers. Has anyone heard of anything like this???
I own 2007 Santa Fe, I have 17000 miles on it. I had same problem as other posters here, the passenger side braks are making squeaking noice because the rear caliper is seizing. I had to go to dealer twice in last 6 months for same problem.
my dealer gave me the same answer that it should be done every 1 year. and they will charge 89$ for each side (front and rear.
I have a 2008 Santa Fe, 3600 miles, brakes completely failed without warning 4 times.
I took it in to the dealer and same as the other folks, they couldn't replicate it. I told them to continue to drive it until they failed again, although why they couldn't take my word/description for it I don't know. Finally they failed for the mechanic and he was dumbfounded with the severity of the failure. He had to call Hyundai Techline, they said they've had a number of similar complaints but could never replicate and were anxious to solve the issue.
I just got it back after 5 days in the shop, here is what they did, verbatim from work order, so tell your Hyundai guy this is what Techline recommended and it appears to have worked (fingers crossed).
"Test drove car 120 miles, brakes at one point went to the floor when coming to an intersection. Called techline was advised this is the first case that has been able to duplicate. Was told to replace hecu and master cylinder and send back right away they want to test these parts. Replaced brake master cylinder and hecu unit. Test drove brakes are working as designed at this time. hecu ABS module 58910r00 1.0 58910rp0 0.3 master cylinder 58510r00 0.8.
Hope this helps!
2007 Sante Fe FWD.
I have a seizing problem with my rear driver side brake. I have changed the brake pads after about 70000kms. After changing my rear brake pads on both sides I still have stiff wheel movement on my rear driverside wheel. Now here is the strange part of this problem. When I removed the wheel and all of the brake accessories from the rotor, I still had trouble turning the rotor? I also had to re-lube one of my sliding pins on account of seizing up.
I have a 2007 Santa Fe now with 73 000Kms, mostly all highway, and the rear brake pads are finished, the right side much worst than the left. Front pads still have more than 50% left. I have never seen a car/SUV use the rear pads twice as fast as the front. Seems like there has to be a design issue.
Like everyone else, the dealer did not help much, only suggested to grease the slider pins more often. Replaced rear pads and I have noticed an inconsistent noise from rear right will most likely need to re-surface rotors. It's too bad for these SUVs; they run well, but still need some revisions for brakes.
To add to the comment of the wheel being hard to turn even after removing all of the brake hardware. I also had the same thing happen when I changed the rear pads only it was on the passenger side. The wheel was hard to turn and seemed to block at one spot.
On my 2007 Santa Fe I started to hear a squealing noise at 22,000 miles from the passenger side rear wheel, so I pulled off all the wheels and noticed the pads were low (front and rear). I ordered front and rear pads from the dealer and changed all the brake pads. I can't believe I'm going to have to do a all wheel brake job every 20,000 to 25,000 miles. Not very happy with this vehicle.
The weather stripping on the driver's door has completely worn through in less than a year. Hyundai states that this is not " normal" wear and tear and refuses to replace it.
I have noticed on other internet reviews that this is a common problem. What else is not "normal" wear and tear if something simple like this is not covered under their warranty?
Sad to say, I am finished with Hyundai Motors!
Own 2007 Santa Fe. Rear driver side brake seized up. 2400 miles. Taking it to the dealer tomorrow, and from comments on site am not hopeful for help from them. Will comment on results later.
Own a 2007 Santa Fe, brakes serviced after 1-year as per manual recommendation (150$) even though only 12000km on odometer. One year later at 24000km the right rear brakes seized and needed another service. Pads in the yellow mark.
Marysville, Ohio - 23,000 miles and brakes just started squeaking. Dealership mentioned $110 service. Haven't had it worked on yet. I will probably ask about TSB's for calipers and warranty.
I have a 2007 Sante Fe 4 wheel drive. I have had the same issue with the rear driver's side brakes. They stick and squeak really bad.. I cannot even remove the rotor because it has seized onto the hub. Hyundai will not do a thing for me.. Our weather stripping came up on both side of the windshield as well. They replaced it, but charged us for the windshield because it crack when they removed it. Told me it has a small chip in it. They lied it had no chip. Called Hyundai Canada - would not return my calls. Last time I'll buy a Hyundai.
2007 Santa Fe Limited. 30000 miles, same problems as others. Started with driver's side rear brakes. Metal to metal, no help from Hyundai USA or dealership. Ordered new rear rotors and pads, and once fixed, I will sell the truck.
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