# \#santafe **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/santafe/6220.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## ['04 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L Hard, Lurching Shift into 3rd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821)
**Author:** [@Meteorologist87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meteorologist87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821 "2026-03-07T04:55:53Z")
Here's the backstory, For the past 3 months, upon shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the car lurches forward in a hard shift. Sometimes, it is nothing more than a benign "clunk", and other times it is violent, as if hittin… --- ## [Mystery Car Death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-car-death/188770)
**Author:** [@Btdriebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Btdriebe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-car-death/188770 "2023-01-29T00:03:02Z")
Hey guys, this is my first post here! I’m down in Baja California with my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD that has made the journey down to La Paz with me a few times at this point. I needed to replace the front drivers side C… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-nightmare/185330)
**Author:** [@Spierce403](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spierce403)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-nightmare/185330 "2022-07-19T13:04:36Z")
I think the odometer has rolled over but I don’t know how many miles b4 it rolls over I purchased it in April and it’s been a nightmare ever since power steering issues converter problem I can’t get it to even pass inspe… --- ## [Use of Lucas Oil Treatment: Only at oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074)
**Author:** [@frank1492\_177012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank1492_177012)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074 "2022-05-26T04:42:28Z")
I realize some people will say bad for your engine, but I had good luck in reducing oil consumption so will continue to use it. The company says use at every oil change. Over time as oil is added between changes, the ra… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe - frustrated with engine life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-frustrated-with-engine-life/182793)
**Author:** [@Mark14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-frustrated-with-engine-life/182793 "2022-03-04T18:44:32Z")
I bought my 2013 IX35 Highlander for $38,000 which was a demonstrator model from a Hyundai dealer with only 1,600kms done. It has been regularly serviced by them by the handbook ever since and there’s been no issues with… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - smoke from the steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-smoke-from-the-steering-column/138755)
**Author:** [@JenniferCale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferCale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-smoke-from-the-steering-column/138755 "2022-02-09T10:24:19Z")
Turn signal not in use but start clicking like it was then smoke started coming out where turn signal goes into steering column. Turned off vehicle and got a tow truck to pick up. I was afraid to restart in case of fire.… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe delamination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-delamination/175297)
**Author:** [@KimH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-delamination/175297 "2021-02-20T17:19:33Z")
I have a 2014 Hyundai Sante Fe that color is pearl white where I am experiencing a lot of delamination issues especially on the hood! I have been told by numerous body shops this is common in white hyundai’s. Has anyon… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel gauge doesn’t match the driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869)
**Author:** [@Nordimae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nordimae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869 "2021-01-19T17:04:35Z")
Filled up my car with gas. Drove 5.5 miles each way on the same day. It was snowing therefore a 15 minute drive took 45 mins each way. Got in the car 6 days later and the gas level was at quarter tank. Weather has been … --- ## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has a really noisy rear window wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-has-a-really-noisy-rear-window-wiper/174033)
**Author:** [@Victor29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-has-a-really-noisy-rear-window-wiper/174033 "2021-01-09T19:09:00Z")
Same problem- super loud rear windshield wiper motor! Very annoying! --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe key won’t turn the car on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-key-won-t-turn-the-car-on/173597)
**Author:** [@georgiacollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgiacollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-key-won-t-turn-the-car-on/173597 "2020-12-26T22:00:47Z")
key will not turn the car on --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe loses power after downshifting to 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226)
**Author:** [@ROBERTSANDERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTSANDERS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226 "2020-12-16T01:13:04Z")
i have the same problem as John M., Brighton, IL, US (The car will down shift out of 4th to 3 rd gear and will lose power it will not shift back up and will not go into 1 st gear till it is shut off for awhile ) --- ## [04 Hyundai Santa Fe "limp mode"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-limp-mode/69582)
**Author:** [@sarachopstix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarachopstix)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-limp-mode/69582 "2020-11-11T05:20:02Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe with just under 97,000 miles on it. It's a V6, 3.5L, AWD. I'm the second owner (parents were the first). About two weeks ago I was driving down the highway during morning rush hour and t… --- ## [Code P0346 camshaft sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0346-camshaft-sensor/167682)
**Author:** [@Barrera4444\_169317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barrera4444_169317)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0346-camshaft-sensor/167682 "2020-07-22T02:05:40Z")
I got a check engine light that turns off and on that says camshaft position sensor A circuit range/performance bank 2. I have to drive 6hrs tomorrow and wondering if it’s something I can put off it off until after my … --- ## [Can oil changes be delayed due to CoVID?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-oil-changes-be-delayed-due-to-covid/165858)
**Author:** [@Deborah-44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah-44)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-oil-changes-be-delayed-due-to-covid/165858 "2020-06-16T16:48:28Z")
We have been driving less due to CoVID and were wondering if we should still change the oil after 4 months. Probably only driving 20-50 miles per week. Can we go 6 months before we change the oil? It’s a 2020 vehicl… --- ## [Was my mechanic unreasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831)
**Author:** [@Prootling2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prootling2006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831 "2020-06-15T18:38:06Z")
Brought my car in to deal with vibration problem. Mechanic told me it was the brake caliper and control arm, calipers/rotors/pads and arm need to be replaced on both sides. He also found my valve cover gasket was leaking… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642)
**Author:** [@Andrew47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642 "2020-06-12T18:33:01Z")
Rattle from dashboard when car hits a bump in road --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe eats alternators. New one every year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-eats-alternators-new-one-every-year/164729)
**Author:** [@John-1052](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-1052)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-eats-alternators-new-one-every-year/164729 "2020-05-23T20:06:57Z")
I’ve had my 2001 Santa Fe for 6 years now. I’ve almost replaced the alternator every year, due to a bearing failure. Lucky most were under warranty. One had bearing failure within 6 months. I replace them with a new/rebu… --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - persistent battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268)
**Author:** [@Ross03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268 "2020-04-01T19:50:29Z")
New battery,new alt.still have battery drain… starter seems fine…no lights on.found cd player ran on when not in use,fixed that checked all lights none on…no blown fuses. \>\>confused,lol --- ## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe engine noise when started cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-noise-when-started-cold/158967)
**Author:** [@Edoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-noise-when-started-cold/158967 "2020-02-21T05:02:57Z")
Hi here, there is a noise from the engine at the start up of the car especially when you park for more than to 2 hours. but if you restart it after some minutes you don’t hear the noise again. what can be the cause? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe antifreeze in the washer reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-antifreeze-in-the-washer-reservoir/158644)
**Author:** [@DARCIROMANOSKY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DARCIROMANOSKY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-antifreeze-in-the-washer-reservoir/158644 "2020-02-18T04:48:24Z")
Anti freeze in washer reservoir --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - low rpm issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-low-rpm-issue/158199)
**Author:** [@JeffMatthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffMatthews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-low-rpm-issue/158199 "2020-02-09T19:07:01Z")
lost power steering (but did not stall) while turning at low speed, battery and seatbelt lights came on momentarily. possible low rpm issue? --- ## [White smoke from 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-2003-hyundai-santa-fe/156307)
**Author:** [@AlfredPalm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlfredPalm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-2003-hyundai-santa-fe/156307 "2020-01-11T14:44:59Z")
While smoke coming from exhaust. Gas casket is not blown neither check engine light is on. --- ## [In search of the brightest legal replacement low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-the-brightest-legal-replacement-low-beams/155870)
**Author:** [@richardweinstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardweinstein)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-the-brightest-legal-replacement-low-beams/155870 "2020-01-06T13:48:40Z")
I have a 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe GLS. I need a pair of new low beam headlamps. I have some cataracts starting and need the brightest lamps I can legally use. How many lumens are the brightest legal replacement lamps and wh… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe - Died in traffic 2x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-died-in-traffic-2x/155507)
**Author:** [@Patterson40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patterson40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-died-in-traffic-2x/155507 "2019-12-30T14:18:55Z")
New Santa Fe Hyundai, 2020, 124 miles. Twice, every 3 days, Olin driving, the steering wheel locks up, dash battery lights come on and the vehicle dies in traffic. The first time it was towed to the dealership they said … --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe trans intermittently slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570)
**Author:** [@DaveHead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570 "2019-11-12T00:27:10Z")
Just under 100K transmission is intermittenly slipping when shifting into a higher gear(usually at lower speeds) --- ## [2012 Santa Fe Intake Manifold Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-santa-fe-intake-manifold-replacement/146549)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Conod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_Conod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-santa-fe-intake-manifold-replacement/146549 "2019-08-16T02:50:10Z")
I’m looking for a ballpark estimate for replacement of the intake manifold - the whole manifold not just the gasket. I see lots of estimates for gasket replacement but none for the whole manifold. I have a check engine … --- ## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - P0734/0738 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-p0734-0738-codes/143752)
**Author:** [@JOHNfoust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNfoust)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-p0734-0738-codes/143752 "2019-07-06T15:51:20Z")
have 2007 hyundai sante fe 3.3l v6 and my check engine light is on and the codes are p0734 and p0738 says it is the gear shift not shifting into gears --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - can't update the nav system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-cant-update-the-nav-system/141763)
**Author:** [@Rhonda28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-cant-update-the-nav-system/141763 "2019-06-07T15:26:50Z")
Can’t seem to update the Navigation system --- ## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - rubbing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-rubbing-noise/137843)
**Author:** [@MelissaRSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaRSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-rubbing-noise/137843 "2019-04-03T12:06:29Z")
What could a rubbing noise coming from the pully area. That increases as you accelerate on a 2005 hyundai sante fe be --- ## [2008 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel gauge intermittently works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-intermittently-works/137082)
**Author:** [@Mark27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-intermittently-works/137082 "2019-03-24T16:03:33Z")
The fuel gauge on my car has begun to only work intermittently. Often, after filling my tank, the fuel gauge reads empty. After a while it starts to work again although there doesn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason as to wh… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/santafe/6220.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=santafe)