1. Hyundai Santa Fe
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Wheels

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Wheels Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 22, 2019 · 168,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Wheels

    When accelerating between 30-50 mph, the steering wheel pulls violently to the right. When the accelerator is released, the tension on the wheel goes away. The front tires wear faster then unseal.

    ODI 11209445

  • March 21, 2015 · 91,000 miles

    Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels

    While driving at 25 mph, my wife had to hold the steering wheel at 10 o'clock in order to keep the vehicle going straight. The dealer told us that the subframe and controller arm had broke - a recall campaign which was repaired in 2010 (or so we thought). Due to this the car is not drivable and we are told by the dealership that, although the subframe and controller arm will be covered, the damage to the struts and…

    ODI 10701219

  • June 12, 2014 · 147,000 miles

    Wheels

    Every time it rains i hear a roaring in the back right tire area. Took back to dealer 5 times they couldn't find any thing wrong. While filling up with gas the engine dies, and is very hard to start. *tr

    ODI 10669647

  • May 8, 2014 · 95,000 miles

    Rear · Wheels

    I have a 2002 santa fe that broke its rear left arm due to rusting and the left rear wheel is almost detached. This happened while my spouse was driving on a busy [redacted] where traffic travels at 45 mph. The suv swiveled and the driver was able to struggle to stop right in the middle of the road during rush hour. This was an extremely unsafe situation. I know there was a recall for this: nhtsa campaign number:…

    ODI 10587449