2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems
- 48
- 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
- coil spring · 31 records
- passenger side · 11 records
- front coil · 10 records
- front passenger · 10 records
- spring fractured · 7 records
- side coil · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
It had 124 recall nhtsa 14v43500 i call hyundai off government site told them about 124 and broken spring they set up appointment so they only put on brackets but no spring wanted $1004 for the strut spring on they told me on call center they replace spring as it said on nhtsa site they would not do it call back to hyundia as number on government site they made a case number 16604156 amber at [redacted] she said…
ODI 11296864
Service Brakes · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving
ODI 11176011
Service Brakes · Suspension
Well my vehicle has experienced the abs issue that has been recalled on other 04 santa fes as well as the corrosion from road salt to the coil springs. They are corroded and have completely snapped. My car is within the years and model for those recalls but it is not included in that recall,but i my vehicle is having those exact issues addressed in the recall
ODI 11141555
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was undergoing an alignment, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the front coil springs were rusted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle was unstable when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to cautiously apply the brake pedal and, at times,…
ODI 11154425
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking and that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (columbia hyundai, [redacted], cincinnati, oh 45249, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11084734
Suspension
I got a letter by mail saing my car has a recall for * coil spring fracture* and i had to take it to check it or repair in case it needed to be repaired. I wonder if this will have a cost for me or i need to wait tilll this is fractured? Thanks in advanced for your help
ODI 11057417
Suspension
This was covered by hyundia recall campaign 124. I filled under case # 9878948. Spring repair 2/12/14, sold car 4/5/14, recall 2/4/15. They only would pay for $318 of the $917 total repair and said it has to go to a hyundia dealership. They refused to pay for the sensers, strut mounts , sway bar link etc per the invoice. I contacted the person i sold it to and made a dealer appmt but they didn't show. Hyundia…
ODI 11186631
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
It don't work rite when i let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas i smell gas but i don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and i keep everything up to the car just don't act rite
ODI 10934928
Suspension
2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer requests reimbursement for coil springs recall repairs. *smd
ODI 10919613
Suspension
I responded to hyundai's recall email and when i tried to sign up to have my vehicle's issues resolved and schedule electronically i could not do so unless i agreed to also schedule a recommended service such as an oil change. The site i was sent to is https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaign124/micrositetemplate/micrositetemplatevinvalidate/1424
ODI 10872884
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Please i need someones help me call me [xxx] i have dc in my bake information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
ODI 10823702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer requests remaining reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd
ODI 10704695
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed randomly. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The part was unavailable to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 10722648
Suspension
Hyundai recall campaign 124/the dealer ordered the front coil spring on 12/16/2014 and has never received it. Hyundai can not tell them where the part is and has not been helpful in locating another part. A tire burst due to the recalled part so the car has been sitting undriveable at the maguire dealership in ithaca ny for over a month. As a consumer we have not been able to get any answers from hyundai. This is a…
ODI 10672872
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the front end as the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was shifted to park to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver's side coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.…
ODI 10668296
Suspension
Took my hyundai santa fe in for the recall on the spring issue. After returning home and looking at the work order that listed their activity as installing a ?front spring protector installation,? I called their national consumer help number and asked about the parameters used in evaluating the repair decision. Her answer was: the dealer will inspect and do either a spring replacement if sever damage is found or…
ODI 10654599
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10644810
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. In october of 2014, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The vehicle was inspected and a protector plate was installed on the front coil spring. In april of 2016, while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front coil spring was corroded and rusted and…
ODI 10854431
Structure · Suspension
Received letter from hyundai that the company was "preparing a remedy" for possible rusting springs on my santa fe. I waited about a month for second letter as to where and when to get springs inspected. Called hyundai [redacted] got run around no assistance. I can get car inspected myself and pay for springs myself. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10644420
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle swayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
ODI 10643948
Suspension · Wheels
Received a notice of recall for front coil spring issue in mail, my front coil sprig is currently broken. Called dealership to have it repaired and told they do not have the parts to fix it or a remedy for me to have a drivable car until it can be fixed. No time frame can be given when they can fix the issue. *tr
ODI 10638068
Coil Springs · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v435000…
ODI 10651487
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I was in tn when i heard a slight "thunk" and then a continuous rattle under the vehicle. I assumed a broken exhaust bracket and left tn on 8/17/2014 to return to my home in saint louis mo. I traveled i55 in speeds in excess of 75 mph and listened to the rattle for about 100 miles. And then the rattle stopped and i assumed that the broken bracket had finally come loose and is now located somewhere on i55. I took my…
ODI 10629350
Suspension
2004 hyundai santafe broken coil spring rubbing against the front tire. Vehicle was parked in my driveway when i heard a very loud bang that sounded like a shotgun. I went out to investigate but could not find anything wrong. The next morning i attempted to leave for work when i noticed a strange noise. I could not identify the sound so i turned around an parked the vehicle back in the driveway. It was then i…
ODI 10610954
Power Train · Suspension
My oil changing place thought i had a power steering fluid leak, so i took it to the dealer to check. The real problem was the front right axle boot was leaking badly (covered by the power train warranty), but they found that the right and left control arm bushings had collapsed and the sensors were frozen in place. After they fixed these, the mechanic took it for a test drive, and during the test drive, the right…
ODI 10593200