Let me start by saying I have purchased 5 vehicles form this dealership in the last 10 years. The last one is a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. About two weeks ago a check engine light came on. My boyfriend checked it with his diagnostic meter he has, and the code came as P218 I believe. I went on the Santa Cruz forum and all the complaints were the same as mine a temperature coolant sensor and all of them had the part replaced and the car was fine. I text my salesperson where I bought the car, due to the other dealership closer to my house said they could not get me in until August. So, mine salesperson said bring it in we will take care of you as they always have in the past. By the way I did not drive my car, my neighbor took me to work. I took my car in on Saturday 07/01/2023. I was told by the salesperson to ask for Tony, which I did when I got there. I told the service person I did not an appointment but asked for Tony. He can back out and said Tony is not here and if you don't have an appointment then I can't help you. I went inside and saw my salesperson and told him I need help. He told me to go sit at Tony desk and he will take care of me. Which when Tony sat down, he did. I had to sign the service write up with a amount on it, due to they would have to make sure the car is under warranty. I knew the car was still under warranty, (41,591 miles on it and it's a year and half old). Then I was told to go where you can get a loner to drive while I was told they would not be able to look it until Monday 07/03/2023. The lady in that off right away ask for Driver License, Insurance and a credit card to pay for the loner at $45.00 a day. I was immediately upset, why am I paying for this when the car is under warranty. So, my boyfriend went over to Tony office asked about it. I stayed in the office. When three people came in the office, my boyfriend, Tony, and the service manager. The service manager advised them no payment is needed now and to not charged me. It was so confusing that no communication. I left with the loner. I received a text from Tony Wednesday around 12 noon, that the car was ready to be picked up. I texted back asking if the part was replaced. I receive a text back and this is what it said.
No parts were replaced on the Santa Cruz. The vehicle shows signs of multiple episodes of high RPM's for an extended period of time and high engine speeds for an extended period of time. These episodes create concerns recognized by the onboard computers to show alerts regarding coolant temperatures, gas temperatures and pressures which cause the alert on your dashboard.
Ok, I drive 80 miles a day for work 5 days a week. I set my cruise control at 71mph, so I can get a week worth of gas in one tank. I also drive home at 5:pm on I95 in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic. I also have a GEICO app attached to my car that will track all my driving, meaning if I am driving fast, stop hard and . etc.. So please can someone explain how I would be revving up engine at high RPMS for extended period time? And how I can drive at high speeds in traffic for a long time. Also, my driving record is clean no tickets no accidents. I believe the dealership did not want to change the part (which is the whole housing at $575.00) and eat the warranty work. I am done no more Hyundai and I will never purchase another vehicle from this dealership. No phone call about the work, no communication. I have been a faithful client and I have been treated badly. As of today Friday 07/07/2023 my check engine light is back on again. And I was told by their Customer Service Manager, driving this car at 2000 RPM at a cruising speed of 70MPH is why my check engine light is on. (WTH) are you kidding me.
July 14, 2023 I took my Santa Cruz to Napleton Hyundai North Palm Beach, within in 2 hours they CALLED me not text and advised I needed to change the temperature coolant sensor and they would order it. It would take a week to get the part in. they called me within the week, and I brought my car in, they change the part (under warranty) and returned my car to me within a day. I also called Hyundai Corp, they did nothing. they should all be ashamed of themselves. read more