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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1ND52J83M••••••2005 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 6.3× more complaints than the average 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE build (22 vs 4).
22on this build
186on the model
53builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 14Vehicle Speed Control 4Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2014
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. The contact suffered head and neck injuries. A…
SteeringMay 2017
Yesterday I was driving on a straight road with a few turns in a rural community. All of a sudden the theft system light starts flashing, my speed drops by force, my steering wheel tightens, and the engine shuts off. Thankfully the driver behind me was not up to speed as he had…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Mar 2017
The theft system light stays on and affected driving my vehicle. I would go to leave for work or go to the store or get gas, etc and when I would go to start my car with the new repaired key by making the hole smaller in the plastic top of the key that was done when I took my…
Electrical SystemAug 2015
Car tries to start, stalls and will not start. Security system light flashes. Have to leave key in run position for 15 minutes until security system light quits flashing, turn key off and then start the engine. Happens multiple times per week and is happening more frequently…
EngineJul 2012
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that in early may 2012 she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reprogrammed the key. The failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed no…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ND52J83M671614 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.