2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Common Problems
Ranked from 145 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
52complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, often requiring frequent refills.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Check engine light illumination
35complaintsHigh severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates due to various issues such as low oil level or abnormal engine performance.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine stalling during operation
28complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often accompanied by a check engine light and loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine hesitation during acceleration from low speeds
19complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences significant hesitation when accelerating from low speeds, causing a delay in response and posing a safety risk.
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Engine Burning Oil Despite Regular Maintenance
13complaintsHigh severityEngineDespite regular oil changes, the engine continues to burn excessive amounts of oil, leading to potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Unreliable service brakes and hydraulic issues
11complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes experience inconsistent performance and hydraulic issues, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V056000
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Vehicle speed control and acceleration issues
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unexpected speed drops and acceleration issues, often resulting in loss of control.
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Check Engine Light and Loss of Power
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, and the vehicle loses power, often necessitating a tow.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine stalling and loss of control at low speeds
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine can suddenly stall and cause loss of steering and control at low speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission shifting issues leading to delayed acceleration
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts erratically, often stalling or slaming into gears, resulting in delayed acceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Airbags not deploying in collision
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalIn multiple collisions, the driver and passenger side airbags did not deploy, despite door airbags functioning properly.
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Sunroof explosion
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe panoramic sunroof suddenly explodes while driving, shattering glass inside the vehicle and potentially causing injury.
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Transmission Jerking and Rough Shifting During Cold Starts
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and rough shifting during cold starts, leading to difficulty in accelerating smoothly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.