HyundaiSanta Fe2002
  1. Hyundai Santa Fe
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Body

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Body 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
150–400k mi4
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 11, 2018

    Body

    Right side main frame rusted threw. Can not pass state inspection. Car for all practical purposes the car is totaled and not covered by car insurance !!!

    ODI 11139990

  • March 1, 2017 · 164,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, a loud squeaking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

    ODI 10958254

  • November 26, 2014 · 105,000 miles

    Body · Engine · Suspension

    Tire blow out service tech found rotted out engine cradle. *tr

    ODI 10661208

  • August 18, 2014 · 219,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to have a front end alignment performed, the technician found that the driver side sub frame was corroded. The technician added that one of the bolts had fractured into the frame and the other bolt would brake soon. As a result of the failure, technician refused to performed the alignment and stated that the failure could not be…

    ODI 10626282

  • June 11, 2014 · 184,500 miles

    Body · Steering

    Took vehicle in for a normal oil change, and when technician was under the car, he took some pictures of the frame in the front right corner by the front right tire. He was showing me the frame was rusting very, very badly. He warned us that if we hit a small pot hole/bump or the curb at even 5 mph the frame could bust and we could crash. The steering would shake and made chugging feeling when trying to turn, was…

    ODI 10664149

  • September 18, 2012 · 160,022 miles

    Body · Steering · Suspension

    Took my car for an alignment and tires. Frame where the lower control arms bolt up has serious rust issues. I see in some notes that the rust and corrosion has been an issue for the hyundai's. Is there any way i am eligible to get this repaired by hyundai or at least at some discounted rate? *tr

    ODI 10475887