2007 Hyundai Santa FE Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 8%of 684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,654miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE, 8% of the 684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,654 miles. 9 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.
“Cruise control would turn on but not allow a speed to be set. Also ESC off light remained on dash solid. We never received any notice of a recall from Hyundai. I see numerous other Hyundai owners who have had this problem.also the check engine light has been on and won't turn off no matter how many times the cap is taken off then put back on after three turns. Fuel reads empty when tank is full.”
NHTSA complaint #10503902, filed 2013-03, 100,000 miles“After starting my vehicle and proceeded to work my Santa Fe ESC light came on and the car went into a limp mode . It slowed down to 10 MPH and wouldn't let me accelerate. I pulled over and I could feel the engine sputtering. I turned off the engine and waited a minute. Turned the engine back on and proceeded to work without incident. Now no matter when I drive whether its a cold start or after 30 minutes of driving the vehicle goes into limp mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749220, filed 2015-08, 140,000 miles“I was driving down a major highway when my ESC off light and check engine light came on. My car slowed down to 20 MPH and would not allow me to speed up at all almost causing me to be smashed into several times!! I shut my car off and re started it and I was able to get off the highway to someplace safe. I am having my mechanic look at it now but after looking on forums, I see it is probably the tps and I see that many other people have had this happen! Why is this not recalled?!?! This is beyond a safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10874172, filed 2016-06, 141,000 miles“2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, we had a problem with the car accelerate when the brakes are applied. We took it to boucher for repair. They said nothing was wrong but they replaced the computer box. The car still has problems in cold weather. This also lead to brake pad failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10308252, filed 2010-02, 16,000 miles“At approximately 5:45 last night, while changing lanes and accelerating from 35 to 40 MPH, my Santa Fe suddenly floored its own accelerator pedal and would not release. Tried to 'fight it' with the brake pedal but nothing would release the accelerator, including pumping it slightly. The way we got the car to stop was by putting on the parking brake, pushing the brake pedal to the floor and trying to downshift the car in drive (because it would not let us put the car into neutral). …”
NHTSA complaint #10441290, filed 2011-12, 40,090 milesVehicle 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 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
157 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsElectronic stability control
68 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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