2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: Wiring harness chewed by rodents
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Santa Fe report: wiring harness chewed by rodents. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 23,850 miles.
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints for the 2014 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11684072 (filed 08/30/2025): “Bien,mi auto tuvo varios problemas al mismo tiempo: 1-falla en todo el sistema eléctrico,aire acondicionado,control de tráfico ambas partes, power steering,abs,pérdida de potencia en el motor,problemas con el receptor de la llave remoto,tiene un problema eléct…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11650108 (filed 03/24/2025): “Loss of acceleration and stuttering when i was trying to get up to speed on the interstate going up a hill. instantly blinking check engine light. won't go above 2000rpm or 60mph. p1326 code read glow relay short circuit…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,950 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Wiring harness chewed by rodents (2014 Santa Fe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2014 Santa Fe
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