Ypou are not alone I have a 2002 santa fe with 50,000 miles , my engine
ceased 1 week ago after replaceing rotors and a battery , they wont pay
anything the factory new these had thin cylinder linings they had to
reumburse 7000 people , they are unsafe keep searching under engine faiure
there is an article from 2000 in orange county titled HYUNDAI SUV ENGINE
FAILURES ,  there are others like us we need to band together and get our
cars paid for by the factory plus it was a potental safty hazzard thrown
under the rug just like the rotors , check it out you're self print it and
bring it to you're dealer  

I need your advice!  My sister bought a 2004 Santa Fe last week and
after driving it for one week, the engine seized.  They *think* they
know the cause, but they are not sure.  The dealership tells her all
they can do is replace the engine, then they want to keep it on the
lot for a few weeks to monitor it to make sure there are no more
problems.

My sister is livid.  She bought a new car and traded in an older one
that was no longer reliable.  She thought a brand new car ensured
reliability (I guess not the case!), now she will be stuck with a
lemon.

She is attempting to get the dealership to replace the vehicle (or do
a trade at her loss, since she does not want the lemon).  She called
Hyundai Canada to see what their policy is, and they said they do not
'replace' vehicles, only fix them.  I guess they do not have any kind
of policy that if you own the vehicle for a certain time frame and an
obvious manufacturer/assembly problem causes a problem, you get a
replacement car.

What kind of rights does my sister have in this case?  If they refuse
a trade/replacement vehicle, can she take them or Hyundai Canada to
court and sue to get a new car?

Thanks!
Paula