1. Hyundai Santa Fe
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Structure

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Structure Problems

5
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.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 16, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags · Structure

    750.00 dollars for part 500.00 to put it in passenger side dash cant hyundai take pride and eat this bill safety problems with this big. *tr

    ODI 10682424

  • September 22, 2014 · 62,450 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Structure · Suspension

    We purchased this vehicle used in june of 2014 with 62,450 miles on it. The exterior and interior were in great shape. The vehicle was taken to a hyundai dealer in july for an inspection of the rear suspension per a recall. At that time a complete inspection was done, with only a small oil leak found on one axle shaft. Two months later the vehicle was take back to the dealer for a recall for a broken spring. At this…

    ODI 10638669

  • April 3, 2014

    Structure · Suspension

    My vehicle was recalled several years ago for rust in the front and rear suspension. It was apparently fixed by hyundai just putting a undercoat painting to the suspension, my problem is that the car is showing rust spots in the front suspension. I think hyundai should had replace the parts with new and rust proof parts instead of just putting undercoat painting. I know my vehicle is 11 years old, but i have kept it…

    ODI 10577097

  • April 28, 2009

    Structure

    The interior door handles on my 2003 hyundai sante fe have chipping/peeling paint. (the chrome paint) opening the door to get out the chrome paint is sharp like a razor and cuts my fingers and my child's fingers as it is happening on all four doors of the vehicle. It gets embedded into your finger somewhat like a splinter but much more difficult to remove and is very painful. *tr

    2 injuries

    ODI 10267049

  • Heater Core · Structure · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Consumer experiencing problems with windshield wiper blades, and has the impression that it is a common problem. *la the dealer told the consumer the wiper blades but be loosened from the windshield manually before they are turned on or they will not work. The dealer also told the consumer to try and find any loose nuts and re-tightened them, which the consumer did, which did not keep the wipers from stopping in the…

    ODI 10059665