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#259 of 600 Re: What about the 2011's ? [joe919] by hyutech10

Nov 03, 2010 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: joe919 (Nov 03, 2010 12:55 pm)
Unfortunately for the consumer and Hyundai, this transmission problem varies. What I mean by this is it has ranged from being a PCM software issue, to being a valve body issue in the transmission. Personally, I haven't heard whether or not the AWD transmissions are part of this problem. So far in my experience, it has been the 6 speed transmission on V6 models. 2010 was the first model year to feature the 6 speed transmission, which is Hyundai's first ever 6 speed. This same transmission is used in the 2011 Sonata, 2010 Tucson, and the 2010 Azera, however, the transmission problems only affect the Santa Fe (so far) which were built early in the production year (don't know the dates off the top of my head). As far as I know, none of the other vehicles, such as the Sonata and Tucson have been affected. But then again, 99% of those vehicle will probably still have less than 5000 miles on them.

#260 of 600 Re: What about the 2011's ? [joe919] by ecotrklvr

Nov 03, 2010 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: joe919 (Nov 03, 2010 12:55 pm)
I'm wondering the same thing as well. I've even considered getting a 6-speed manual trans model that would skirt that whole issue entirely. I does seem to be a big problem for a small # of people. If it was me, I'd scream too. I did check another magazine that Reports to Consumers about these things, and the 2010 Hyundai shows a very good reliability for the transmissions. I also read a piece about Hyundai and how they are unlike other major manufacturers in that they will improve the product through the model year, instead of waiting for the year to change.
 
To top that, I just drove a GLS Auto Trans model last week and it drove beautifully. Very tempting. I'd get a late-build 2010 or 2011, and be happy I got a very safe, very reliable CUV, at a good price. This thing blows my 2007 Highlander away. Smoother, quieter, better looking, much better ride AND handling, roomier, Bluetooth, and thousands of dollars cheaper. Between this and Forester for me right now.

#261 of 600 2010 Trans Problem by dbqfan

Nov 05, 2010 (9:20 am)

I wish the dealer would just be honest and tell us that they are aware of the problem and Hyundai is trying to fix it. I had mine in and the dealer replaced a module and now it is doing the same thing again. I call the service dept and they act like this is something they never heard of. I have contacted my states attorney general and have my attorney working on the lemon law. I feel that the best thing is to go after the dealer using the lemon law. I do not want to keep taking my Santa Fe in for a repair of the same problem. My trans is slipping even when I pass a car on the highway plus I get the big Bang noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd. gear. I feel that Hyundai is like Toyota and refuses to acknowledge the problem until someone gets killed. I would hate to be in a passing situation and loose power because the trans is slipping and get into a head on collision. I am just plain sick of the dealers BS also. They get the deer in the headlights look when you tell them about the trans problem. All I get is "bring it in and we will look at it". Why bring it in when it has the very same problem it had the last time I had it in for the so called "fix". You can be rest assured that this will be my last Hyundai and I am going to tell every car dealer in my city that they should warn there customers about the Hyundai trans problem. Naturally, the salesman did not warn me about the problem when I bought my Santa Fe but if the customer is warned ahead of time by the competition maybe the Hyundai salesmen will be more honest. I am sure if the other competitive car dealers are advised of this problem and Hyundai starts loosing sales then maybe they will do something about it. I do not like the pot luck fix that is going on right now. If is very obvious that the trans is defective and quite possibly needs a complete redesign and Hyundai is not willing to do that, at least right now - so we suffer as a consequence.

#262 of 600 SantaFe transmission by donenow

Nov 05, 2010 (10:31 am)

just got a call from Rosen Hyundai to say my issue is a computer issue or a new trans, they do want to be sure so they are test driving the car. Rosen has been great by making sure I have a loaner at all times. I have never been with out transportation. I will keep all up dated.

#263 of 600 Purchase 2010 Santa Fe by sharon1670

Nov 07, 2010 (6:27 pm)

I am in the market to purchase a new car and was all set to purchase a 2010 Santa Fe AWD v6 this week...... Until I read about all the issues the car seems to have. What do you recommend, should I still go ahead with this purchase? I would hate to end up with a lemon or with a car that has known problems. The alternative to the Santa Fe would be the Forrester. Which do you think would be a better bet?

#264 of 600 Re: Purchase 2010 Santa Fe [sharon1670] by 12346932

Nov 07, 2010 (9:40 pm)

Replying to: sharon1670 (Nov 07, 2010 6:27 pm)
go with the forrester

#265 of 600 Re: Purchase 2010 Santa Fe [sharon1670] by gera

Nov 08, 2010 (9:02 am)

Replying to: sharon1670 (Nov 07, 2010 6:27 pm)
Go with the Forester. Although I used to love my Santa Fe ('01 model), the first year we went through 3 transmissions. Didn't have a lick of problems until March of this year at 165k miles and were out of state and had to have transmission rebuilt. Still having the same old problems every other Santa Fe has had. It's been a long-standing problem with Hyundai and I wish they would just fix it. It's a great car. We kept it up with having oil changed regularly every 3,000 miles. Everything got fixed when it was supposed to, etc. We kept good care of it. Expected it to last at least to 200k. We looked at Forester before we bought Santa Fe. In retrospect, should have bought Forester to begin with.

#266 of 600 Re: Purchase 2010 Santa Fe [gera] by tenpin288

Nov 08, 2010 (9:28 am)

Replying to: gera (Nov 08, 2010 9:02 am)
One thing to do is check out other sites for info. If you go to Consumer Reports and look up the reliability record for the Santa Fe, you will find that their survey results contradict what the last few posters have reported and that the Santa Fe's transmissions are rated to be very trouble-free. I know I will get flamed for saying this, but anecdotal and non-empirical evidence may indicate that a few owners are having problems, but that does not indicate that all, or a statistically significant amount, are having problems. My two cents. Oh and I am a Santa Fe owner (2008 AWD Limited) and have had no transmission problems whatsoever. So the question is--who do you believe or trust more? Satisfied or dis-satisfied owners? The choice is ultimately yours and yours alone.

#267 of 600 Re: Purchase 2010 Santa Fe [sharon1670] by iv6tec

Nov 08, 2010 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: sharon1670 (Nov 07, 2010 6:27 pm)
Consumer Reports is not always reliable with respect to vehicle reliability ratings. On my 2007 Santa Fe 3.3 V6 AWD the throttle body had to be replaced three times and both front stabilizer links once at 50,000 km 31,000 mi. These are both widely reported problems with the 2007-2010 Santa Fe and CR makes no mention of it. As well, the rear brake calipers tend to corrode and seize if not dismantled and cleaned yearly which is a very costly service that Hyundai service departments recommend for obvious reasons.

#268 of 600 Re: Purchase 2010 Santa Fe [tenpin288] by iv6tec

Nov 08, 2010 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: tenpin288 (Nov 08, 2010 9:28 am)
The 2008 Santa Fe has a 5 (five) speed transmission. The problems being reported pertain to the new for 2010 6 (six) speed transmission

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