2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems
- 43
- 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
- passenger side · 7 records
- front side · 7 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- salt belt · 4 records
- belt states · 4 records
- front passenger · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Hit a nasty pothole and knocked the alignment out on my sante fe, or so i thought. When i took it to my mechanic he put it on the lift to check the front end. He found the right side sub frame was rotted and the lower control arm pulling out of the frame. Called hyundai 800 #. "sorry your car is not covered". This is nuts. *tr
ODI 10565696
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Right front lower control arms has corrosion damage showing in rusted broken frame. Description is similar to hyundai recall no 091. *tr
ODI 10559414
Suspension
While backing out of my garage during the cold month of december i heard a loud bang noise from the front of the vehicle. As i was moving the noise continued as i got onto the driveway. I got out of the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side of the suv was lower than the driver side. I was not able to move the vehicle due to the loud noise that got worse if i turned the wheel. I called for a tow truck and…
ODI 10620833
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I own a 2003 santa fe and just found out about the carriage corrosion problems with the 2001-2003 hyundai and subsequent recall in the "snow belt" states. I live in kansas, where they treat the local highways in the winter with salt and other corrosives. Why isn't kansas included in this recall? Has hyundai included vehicles in this state for the recall? The little truck has been terrific, with nothing going wrong…
ODI 10556815
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I called hyundai after having an issue with my rear tire and just purchasing 4 brand new tires. The rear of the vehicle looked bent and after not understanding why it appeared this way i looked up recalls. I was given a recall champagne #090 by hyundai and told my vehicle was coved for repair. I brought the vehicle (unsafely) drove it 10-15 mph to the location to have it repaired. Approximately a month late the…
ODI 10609001
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, the front driver's side coil spring failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,760.
ODI 10545519
Body · Power Train · Suspension
The passenger from sub frame broke dropping the lower control arm bending the wheel out. This was at big o tires checking alignment. I see there was a class action law suit on this matter covering 2001-2003 santafe's. The front sub frame must be replaced. *tr
ODI 10536399
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to have nhtsa campaign id number: 09v123000 (suspension: rear) performed for rust on the trailing arms. The contact stated that the recall repair worked for the rear passenger side but was informed by a private mechanic that it appeared that the dealer did not repair the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact was also…
ODI 10493721
Suspension
I purchased a used 2003 hyundai santa fe for my son which he took to college. During winter break, i tool it to a local hyundai dealer to have a complete tune-up, as well as check a creaking sound in the lower left rear and a "pop" sound when decelerating. The dealer informed me the lower rear left trailing arm is bad and needs to replaced asap for safety reasons at around $500. I checked online and discovered there…
ODI 10489574
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
The right front rocker arm rusted out causing the right front wheel to no longer be properly supported. The lower support arm is no longer fastened to the front support frame. This caused the alignment to be off, improper and excessive tire wear (replaced tires well before the warranty was up). Hyundai had a recall for this problem on other models (front sub-frame) but not on santa fe's (only rear trailing arm was…
ODI 10468038
Suspension
Driving down the roadway at 45 mph and vehicle the front end of the car was shaking and making thumping sounds. The steering was pulling the vehicle all over the roadway. I had to have the truck towed to the garage. The mechanic stated that the car can not be fixed due to the control arm rusting away from the body of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10467231
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the brakes were being repaired at an independent repair shop when he was informed that the front suspension system was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was assisting the contact. The failure and the current mileages were 153,000.
ODI 10437960
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact was stopped at a traffic stop when the control arm from the frame of the vehicle fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who advised that the sub frame was completely rotten and corroded. The mechanic advised that the frame would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle…
ODI 10401233
Suspension
A couple of years ago, i saw the recall on the rear suspension on 03 hyundai santa fe. So i went to two dealers around my area and asked them to check the condition. One of them did not even responded to my question and returned the car, and another one said they are fine and not need to be either treated or replaced. Then a few days ago, just web surfing the web and found the symptoms of the problem of the rear…
ODI 10508136
Bead · Suspension
I have had a squeaking noise in the tires for several months. I continued to take it to hyundai and they told me that the tire needed to be replaced and charged me. The squeaking noise was still on the driver's side, so i took it back and they replaced 2 wheel bearings, one in the front and one in the back. Most people know that once changing one you could change all the other on the same side . They refused. I…
ODI 10196685
Engine · Suspension · Windshield
Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed without warning. This occurred while driving at various speeds and while at a stop. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was noticed the undercarriage had corrosion, the windshield was etched on the passenger side above the windshield wiper, and the vehicle vibrated. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
ODI 10160017
Suspension
While driving at 50 mph there was vibration in the front of the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and rotated the tires, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak the vibration and flutter occurred at 40 mph to 60 mph and was most noticeable at 50 mph during acceleration and deceleration (60 to 40 mph). The flutter/vibration was felt in the consumers hands on the wheel, feet, and feet.…
ODI 10081715
Suspension
When at a stop vehicle would intermittently jerk forward. Dealerships notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak
ODI 10050468