Engine Performance

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by RockyBob

OTOH, both the 3.8L and 3.3L Hyundai engines with variable timing OHC’s have never had any engine related issues. Call me a Hyundai fanboy, I guess.

On the other hand, my buddy was without his 2009 Santa Fe for more than six months while Hyundai searched North America for parts for his engine. The dealer finally equipped a loaner with a trailer hitch and brake controller so he could go camping. Needless to say, he sold that Hyundai and bought a Highlander.


Enlarge the picture. It says "Service Vehicle" on the side.

[John in Santa Cruz]

The Koreans seem to be quite weak on aftersales support. Korean major appliances like Samsung, LG, you flat can not get parts for, so when that controller board hiccups, boom, the $2000 fancy washing machine is DOA.

[steve dunham]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

On the other hand, my buddy was without his 2009 Santa Fe for more than six months while Hyundai searched North America for parts for his engine. The dealer finally equipped a loaner with a trailer hitch and brake controller so he could go camping. Needless to say, he sold that Hyundai and bought a Highlander.


Enlarge the picture. It says "Service Vehicle" on the side.

A fine example of going from bad to worse .