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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Airbags
26Suspension
13Brakes
13Speed Control
12Electrical
8Lights
8Fuel System
5Other
5Powertrain
4Steering
4Engine
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2015POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAT FIRST I NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES (RANDOMLY) WHEN I STARTED MY CAR AFTER SITTING FOR A LONGER PERIOD...
Jan 16, 2015POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCAR RACES AT IDLE WHILE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL TO 3,500 RPM. WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE THE CAR CONTINUES...
Sep 1, 2007POWER TRAINPOOR GAS MILEAGE, HARSH SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION. *TR
May 8, 2007POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEALER MECHANIC I HAD A TRANSMISSION FLUSH DONE. NOW THE CAR IDLES ERRA...

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