2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 3
- 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
- ball joint · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while traveling at a low rate of speed around a u-shaped drive way, the vehicle made a loud noise and abruptly stop. The contact noticed that the front passengers side right wheel had fallen off. The right ball joint had detached and the contact was not able to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that…
ODI 10605878
Lower Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving 5-10 mph the drivers side ball joint snapped. The vehicle crossed three lanes and came to a stop. A police report was filed. She stated that no one was injured. The vehicle was towed to the county impound lot. The tow company driver attempted to straighten out the wheels but fluid was leaking from the front ball joint. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10371841
Lower Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 15 mph the contact noticed a banging noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealership where the lower ball joints were repaired under warranty. The vehicle has been taken to the…
ODI 10319920