clutch burnout

clutch burnout - 1/7/2008 4:00:51 PM

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Has anyone had problems with the clutch on the manual trans santa fe? Mine burned out at 43k - to the tune of 2000.00. While we have one driver who probably contributed to it, this seems a little severe so I am wondering of there are design deficiencies or if it's just us? Thanks.

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RE: clutch burnout - 1/8/2008 12:46:29 PM

madindian1

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haven't seen any, just poor driving habits. sorry

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RE: clutch burnout - 1/31/2008 5:34:48 AM

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No, I have to agree with the first post. I just paid over $2600 for a clutch and flywheel (flywheel was $1300 from dealer). I have a 2001 Santa Fe with only 60,000 miles on it and this happened. Flywheel should have been covered under the 10yr - but they said it was "driver's fault". I can guarantee I don't ride clutch, etc (I've had manual trans all my life - heck I had a Chevy Vega w/manual trans for over 10 years and never a clutch problem, although Vega's had numerous other problems/lol)

Seems like whever you have a big issue with Hyundai, it's always driver's fault (seats falling apart, steering wheels falling apart). There's even a lawsuit going on for the clutch problem, but with the Tiburon's - not Santa Fe's YET. Do a search, you'll find numerous other posts with Santa Fe clutch problems and low mileage. Why does the flywheel cost so much too?

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RE: clutch burnout - 1/31/2008 6:42:03 AM

madindian1

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that's jsut straight ripp off sorry to hear that. you figure 8 hrs of labor at $90 an hour plus parts should not be that much. wow

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RE: clutch burnout - 2/6/2008 11:54:54 PM

Yoz

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Hi.
In Sweden they change the clutch fore a update one new flywheel and clutch,
It was the same problem in Sweden before.

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RE: clutch burnout - 2/27/2008 8:31:35 AM

aelder

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I have a 2005 Santa Fe that just turned over 54,000 Km (33,500 miles); I'm 2 1/2 years into a 4 year lease. I have an appointment to get my clutch replaced next week. I've been driving manual transmission cars since I was 18 (over 25 years), and have NEVER burned out a clutch. We think part of my problem has to do with a sticky gas pedal that forces you to use the clutch differently (which we think contributed to the clutch burnout). Since the dealer has been unable to figure out how to fix the sticky gas pedal (which is another discussion entirely), they have agreed to replace the clutch under warranty. Lean on your dealer a bit - this problem should not be happening with such low mileage!

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RE: clutch burnout - 2/27/2008 11:20:25 AM

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What year is it and what engine does your Santa Fe have?

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RE: clutch burnout - 3/22/2008 11:15:16 PM

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Hi all, I just had my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe towed home due to clutch burn out. After reviewing the comments above, we all cannot be that bad of drivers to burn the clutch out at or around the same miles (43-49K miles)...Therefore, this should be a manufacture defect. I drove a VW Jetta for 13-years and never burnt out the clutch. Before that, I had a 1978 Honda Civic that the clutch wore out after 100K miles.

If the dealership does not honor the repair under warranty do anyone no of a reputable mechanic in the Oakland, CA area that specializes in Hyundai repairs?

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