These 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Issues Give Buyers Pause
The new Hyundai Santa Fe has garnered quite a bit of talk since hitting the market. Not only does it have a brand-new look, but it also comes with a host of new features. In many ways, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is among the top SUVs. However, a few reported mechanical issues with the SUV give some buyers pause. Though not widespread, they are a concern for owners and auto mechanics.
The new Hyundai Santa Fe has some reported transmission issues
People are buying the new Hyundai because it’s a stylish vehicle that competes with many other top SUVs. However, according to Norman Taylor & Associates, Hyundai has a history of issues with its dual-clutch transmission. Sadly, these problems are present in the 2024 Santa Fe. As mentioned, the complaints about the transmission in the new model aren’t widespread but are concerning.
Regarding the issues, there are early reports of the new Hyundai Santa Fe shuddering or jerking at low speeds. Some owners have said that this happens most when driving at an incline. There are also some reports of the new model leaking transmission fluid early on, which has led to transmission failure. Notably, auto mechanics say the same thing about the 2023 Santa Fe.
People don’t forget
The past is another reason some people have pause when it comes to the new Hyundai Santa Fe. This is because recent history says that the Santa Fe and other models from the automaker have issues with high oil consumption. Of course, vehicles that use too much oil are also at risk of engine failure as they could quickly burn through the oil.
However, it seems this may not be an issue with the new Hyundai Santa Fe. Apparently, the automaker made changes to the pistons and fixed the problem. Still, many buyers are playing the wait-and-see game because vehicles that use a lot of oil can be stressful. As of now, there aren’t reports of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe having this problem, but it is something that could show up down the road.
The past also makes many buyers hesitant to take the risk because of the price. The base model starts at $30,085, which means this isn’t a cheap vehicle. Many feel they could go with one of the other top SUVs with a less problematic history for that price.
