2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- rear side · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- trailing arms · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- rear trailing · 5 records
- lower control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have been hearing a clanking sound since i have bought the vehicle used mid november 2019 . The sound seems to be coming from the back passanger side wheel area it appears to be getting worse and feels like the back passanger side wheel is about to fall off anytime the vehicle is in motion .and looks very rusted out
ODI 11287666
Suspension
Drivers side lower control arm rusted out it has 2 recalls on it but not the control arm why if the trailing arms are rusted it should be added to???????? Started making noise no warning while driveing 55 mph happened on 8/23/2019
ODI 11246192
Suspension
REAR DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARM BADLY RUSTED.
ODI 11141940
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 2 mph, the rear driver side wheel leaned inward into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear coil spring of the suspension was rusted and corroded. Friendship honda in johnson city, tenessee was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures.…
ODI 11048246
Suspension
Rear driver side spring rusted out causing tire to lean into car. Only backing out of drive way at 2 mph. Why was only recall sent to so called "salt states"? I live in tennessee and salt is used on roads in winter.
ODI 11048240
Body · Suspension
I had been driving the vehicle home and noticed the car was rubbing against the car. The subframe has rusted so much that i can't drive it. Had taken the vehicle to firestone. They said not to drive it and you should have it towed to our house. They said the tire would fall off or worse. They wouldn't touch it. So i had it towed to the hyundai dealership. They told me that to replace the sub frame in the front on…
ODI 11053798
Body · Steering · Suspension
Subframe/engine cradle rot to point of separation, loss of steering and vehicle control. My newly licensed grand-daughter took it for a short about town drive, not getting more than a quarter mile before the wheel snapped out of her hands and the vehicle headed for the center line. She managed to get it to the side of the road. Both front wheels were in different directions, movement forward was sloppy. Aweful…
ODI 10939003
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle's lower frame control arm was making a clicking noise. The dealer diagnosed that the a frame needed to be replaced; however, the bolts that held the frame were rusted. The a frame was not able to be removed and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued a previous recall that was directly related to…
ODI 10875188
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the driver's side rear wheel tilted leaving the vehicle impaired. The vehicle was towed to a near by firestone where the failure was assessed by the technician. The failure was diagnosed as a fractured rear axel. The contact stated that the manufacture was notified of the failure and no repairs was made. The failure…
ODI 10871918
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the front passenger side suspension and subframe that the suspension was mounted to was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the subframe and suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The manufacturer…
ODI 10846159
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sante fe. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud pop, the vehicle's weight shifted, and the rear driver side tire caved into the wheel weld. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side trailing arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10780757
Suspension
I have had to replace the ball joints twice. The first time was seven years ago at about 40,000 miles and recently in june 2016 at 84,000 miles. Since it is a unique suspension without alignment adjustments, the design could be causing unusual stress on the ball joints.
ODI 10749992
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While driving home with family in vehicle the control arms broke, ball joints broke and the sway bar broke.
ODI 10717420
Suspension
Rear trailing on on both sides have corroded through. Driver side rear control case has disintegrated, passenger side is severely corroded. - march 18, 2010: vehicle had service preformed on to address "recall #090 rear trailing arms and front sub-frame corrosion treatment", rust preventative v and plug kit service performed by dealer. - may 16, 2012: vehicle had subfame replaced due to rust hole at right front…
ODI 10711759
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle swayed. The contact noticed that the rear end was lower than normal. A certified mechanic stated that the rear-trailing arm and struts were rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The details of the repair were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was previously replaced due…
ODI 10643256
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left, the rear tires turned right and the vehicle went sideways blocking two lanes. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side trail arm was rusted and cracked in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v123000…
ODI 10640234
Suspension
Hi, i've read several complaints over a issue that i'm starting to have and the out comes has not been good and i fear for my family driving in this vehicle. I'm hearing a scratchy rubbing sound in the rear so i jacked it up to find my trail arms are rusted so bad theirs huge holes in the trail arms and rotor cover are rusted almost off. I sure don't want to receive a call my family has been hurt in a accident so is…
ODI 10629911
Suspension
My teenage daughter was driving her car and it started swaying on the road. She had a lot of trouble controlling the car and finally was able to pull in someones drive. Upon inspecting the car we noticed there was a problem with the back right tire. After further inspection it was discovered the trailing arm had split and had rusted out. I had noticed there was a recall in certain states for the same problem that…
ODI 10621217
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle without any warning. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the rear passenger wheel was bent due to corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had been repaired under…
ODI 10561625
Suspension
Lower control arm rusted through wheel detached from rotor wheel hang off. Wheel not straight. *tr
ODI 10542546
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Became 2nd owner in june 2005. In march 2010, hyundai recalled vehicle for suspension component rusting/corrosion, specifically rear trailing arms & front sub-frame. [ hyundai has had numerous (8-9 ??) similar suspension recalls over the past 5 years for elantra, sonata, tiburon, azera and other models.] in march 2010, responding to recall, vehicle taken to authorized hyundai dealer, where dealer elected to repair,…
ODI 10543370
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle started to shake and the tires began to make a loud noise. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the control arm was bent into the frame. The contact believed that the failure was due to corrosion. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not…
ODI 10477270
Suspension
My teenage son was driving his vehicle, when it suddenly felt like he was driving on black ice. The wheels felt like they were all over the road, and he heard some type of loud noises coming from underneath the car. Luckily he knew better and pulled over onto the side of the road. The wheel on the left hand side looked completely turned in and the vehicle was not drivable. We immediately took the vehicle to our…
ODI 10477725
Rear · Suspension
I was entering my apartment complex when my car made a noise. It felt like we had a flat tire and i lost control of the vehicle. I parked the car and then saw that the rear trailing arm was fractured. I looked in the internet and saw campaign id number 09v123000. This campaign mentions all cars manufactured from 2001-2003. My car was manufactured in 2001 and was sold in the state of new york. I called the hyundai…
ODI 10465658
Engine · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that both front coil springs fractured without warning and had been replaced by the dealer (hyundai east, 11200 e central ave, wichita, ks 67206, [redacted]). In addition, while driving at a low rate of speed, the rear lower control arm fractured on the driver's side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact experienced a…
ODI 11084533