I have a 2007 Santa Fe - clutch and flywheel gone after 16,000 miles. Been fixed under warranty was was clear that bearings had gone on flywheel. UK.
Having just got of the telephone to Hyundai UK, I got the impression that I was the first person on earth to have a clutch problem with my 2003 Santa Fe. Clearly, this is not the case and I have encountered the same negative feedback from Hyundai Customer Service intimating that this was caused by my driving and the representative actually said that this was an 'isolated incident'. I need a new flywheel and clutch and this will cost me £725.09. My problem is compounded by the fact that I am three weeks out of warranty. This is not the reason for the 'goodwill' rejection though - it is the fact that I was late with one of my service intervals. This is a technical get out response for an inherent engine build quality problem as the services would not have flagged up the deteriorating clutch condition. I am yet another dissatisfied customer that will never buy another Hyundai product.
I bought a new 2007 Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD Limited in September 2007 mainly to tow a caravan. All is great going forward but the minute I try to reverse the clutch starts to burn, it doesn't matter whether I am in 2or 4 wheel drive and whether I'm on grass, concrete or tarmac it just burns. My dealer has not been helpful despite me raising the issue 3 times I'm just told there is nothing wrong. Speaking to a new dealer at the moment who has said they have had no issues with the new model and will look but to do need to take the gear box out which is great until you are told if they cannot find a fault then I have to pay £500 for the pleasure or £1200 for a new clutch. Has anyone had similar problems?
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