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
While backing out of the driveway i noted a crunching sound from the rear of the vehicle. After driving approx one mile i inspected the rear suspension. I found the driver's side lower trailing arm had rusted to the point that it had collapsed. This vehicle has been kept in a garage in northern virginia since new. Up through dec 2008 it was used for one winter trip to eastern pennsylvania and northern new jersey.…
ODI 10436675
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 25-30 mph on a gravel road during rainy weather conditions the rear passenger side tire came off. The contact drove onto the emergency lane. He called the dealer where he purchased the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was pre-owned and purchased in april 2010. The contact stated that the dealer put the wrong lug nuts on the…
ODI 10356736
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire was abnormally leaning inward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the trailing arms were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 1/129/13 *cn the consumer stated the trailing arms…
ODI 10478783
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions. The vehicle began to pull severely towards the right direction. The driver reduced the speed rate and continued in operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. There was front sub-frame perforation which was a result of severe internal corrosion. The contact had…
ODI 10294539
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving over 50 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle. She also felt the vehicle jerking while attempting to turn left or right. The vehicle was serviced by a mechanic, who stated that the transmission was fine and he could not find any failures. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 126,000.
ODI 10245004
Suspension · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
While driving at 25 mph, the consumer heard a screeching sound that was followed by a loud bumping noise. The vehicle soon stalled and would not restart. The dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the four wheel drive transfer case needed replacement. *ak the ball joint and the front wheel bearing was replaced. *sc *jb
ODI 10072040
Power Train · Steering · Structure · Suspension
Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. Noise appears to come under the carriage. Taken several times to the dealer and they are unable to locate the source of the problem. Have a written complain with hyundai.*ak
ODI 10045735