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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
What 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe owners complain about most
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The engine draws by far the most reports, making up nearly half of all complaints, followed by the brakes. A handful of reports mention a fire or a crash, so look at the details before you buy.
Most reported areas
Engine safety 49%
The engine is the top complaint by a wide margin: 53 reports, about half of all complaints (49%). Three of those reports involved a fire.
Service Brakes safety 18%
Brakes are the second most reported area, with 19 reports (18%). These include 2 crashes and 2 injuries.
Hydraulic0 11%
The hydraulic system accounts for 12 reports (11%). No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this group.
Power Train safety 9%
The power train shows up in 10 reports (9%), including 1 crash and 1 injury.
Electrical System safety 8%
The electrical system rounds out the list with 9 reports (8%), 2 of which involved a fire.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 108 complaints
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