2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My steering wheel stopped working one day while on the freeway(in motion). I took it to the mechanic, they fixed the problem not even a week later it started to mess up again. Please help.
ODI 11097837
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot, the steering wheel and brakes seized as the vehicle veered to the left without warning. The failure caused the contact to slightly go over a curb however, the contact was able to apply force and pull the vehicle to the side and park. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10811147
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
This vehicle was driven approx. 1/2 mile from home when power steering and brakes failed. It was pulled off of the road and stopped with the emergency brake. Immediately flames shot up the windshield. The entire interior was completely destroyed as well 3/4 of the exterior. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10679231
Steering · Underbody Shields
For a long time i kept hearing this clunking type noise but we couldn't figure out what it was. Then on sun. Sept. 21, 2014 i noticed some extra play in the wheel. When i made a turn i had to turn the wheel twice as much as normal and then it locked and i had to really pull hard to get it back straight. We very carefully drove it to the auto shop only a mile away. They said my power steering line was ripped open.…
ODI 10641129
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
On 12/31/2012, the coil spring on my 2004 hyundai santa fe fractured and punctured the right front tire of the vehicle. I paid upwards of $2000 on 1/7/2013 to have this repaired. I have since traded in the vehicle and no longer own it. I recently received a recall notice from hyundai usa describing the same coil spring fracture that i experienced a couple of years earlier. This recall is called 'campaign124' by…
ODI 10652463
Steering
It had just rained and in some places on the city street there was standing water. The water was probably between 1 and 2 inches deep at the most. As i drove in the water no more than 30mph the steering without warning locked up. It stayed locked up for around 10 seconds. This is what almost caused a crash at the intersection. I could not budge the steering with both hands. Then after the 10 seconds give or take,…
ODI 10464796
Air Conditioner · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact heard a noise similar to liquid touching a hot surface. An independent mechanic confirmed that the air conditioner was leaking onto the pipes, the rack and pinion, and the fuel tank cover, which has also caused them to rust. The contact has an extended five year warranty; however, the dealer stated that they would only make repairs when the steering fails…
ODI 10268460
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Car shuts off while driving, losing power steering and brakes, while traveling at highway speed or braking down a windy canyon road. Problem includes intermittent jerking, jumping, hiccupping - whatever you want to call it, it's not safe to drive. First month, after brand-new ny dealership purchase, i replaced my throttle position sensor 3 times. Trouble with my current problem began at 4 years, well under 30,000…
ODI 10731794
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. While driving at low speeds, the contact stated that the power steering would deactivate. The dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/21/12 *cn
ODI 10415539
Steering
While driving in traffic between 10-15 mph, the steering wheel suddenly pulled hard to the left, without being motioned to. When this occurred the vehicle crashed into a pole. This resulted in the driver's sustaining a stress line fracture to his left wrist. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10082032