HyundaiSanta Fe2003
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Frame And Members 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
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 14, 2012 · 85,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed rust on the sub frame. The dealer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 85,000.

    ODI 10448779

  • June 15, 2011 · 124,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    This vehicle has 124,350 miles and looks to be in very good condition yet has underlying problems that has gone undetected until very recently. One is the front frame rail attachment to underside (floorboard) of body on passenger side which is heavily rusted and one large area is holed. Also the metal shield over the bottom of fuel tank is nearly completely rusted away and fell down onto rear rotating drive shaft. I…

    ODI 10408721

  • May 16, 2011 · 140,000 miles

    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

  • September 19, 2008

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Frame And Members

    I took my 2003 hyundai santa fe in to the dealer to replace the alternator. I was told that their is a rust hole a little larger than a golf ball in the cradle where the right front control arm bolts into the cradle. They told me it could be a safety hazard! And i should seriously consider replacing the cradle to the tune of 1700 dollars! *tr

    ODI 10243259