2005 Hyundai Santa FE Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 20%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE, 20% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,950 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On may 16, 2016 I was driving my 2005 Hyundai on a city street and it started to surge and I had to put my foot on the brake to slow it down but it wouldn't stop. Luckily I was close to home and was able to get it in the driveway but the unfortunate part is it didn't stop until it hit my house. It was a very terrifying experience. I don't think I'm going to feel comfortable driving it again.”
NHTSA complaint #10865374, filed 2016-05, 19,900 miles“Me and my wife experienced a sudden unintended acceleration with our 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe while driving. Please help. I went to Hyundai dealer and said that no indicator or engine light on.”
NHTSA complaint #11219374, filed 2019-06, 106,797 miles“While sopped at a traffic light with foot firmly on the brake the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. Applying additional pressure to brake pedal did not slow acceleration. I then shifted the vehicle into neutral. Within 2 seconds the acceleration started to decrease and returned to normal. Vehicle is scheduled to be inspected on 15 jan 2018. A similiar problem occurred in june of 2014 while I was backing into my driveway. At that time, I immediately shifted to neutral and turned the ignition off. An inspection by dealer revealed several cracked vacuum hoses and a faulty pcv valve.”
NHTSA complaint #11062585, filed 2018-01, 130,000 miles“Sudden unintended acceleration. While driving my vehicle, the car lurches forward and the engine reves up. I've had it to the mechanic numerous times and they can not seem to find a reason for this to be happening. It is a very scary situation. I have 2 small children and have become fearful when driving my car. This happens on the highway as well as regular street roads. I've seen many forums on line with the same complaints from other Hyundai owners. I really hope that someone looks into these complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10447908, filed 2012-02, 55,000 miles“While waiting for the traffic light to change to green, my car was stopped, with my foot on the brake. . My car learched forward. I could feel the engine accelerate. By the time I got the car under control, I hit the car that was in front of me. The trunk was damaged, no damage to my car. Since owning this car I have experienced this acceleration before. I have discussed this with the dealer, the discussing ends up with the dealer suggesting that I was pressing the gas pedal and not the brake. I told the dealer that when this occurs pressing the brake pedal does nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679289, filed 2015-01, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016301Jun 1, 2005Electronic throttle system (ets) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) update.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 15 | 7% |
| 2022 | 16 | 8% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 27 | 5% |
| 2013 | 21 | 3% |
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 24 | 13% |
| 2010 | 21 | 8% |
| 2009 | 51 | 14% |
| 2008 | 52 | 10% |
| 2007 | 58 | 8% |
| 2006 | 20 | 19% |
| 2005 | 44 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 13% |
| 2003 | 24 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE
74 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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