2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tires wear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Excessive rust right rear trailing arm at subframe - is essentially rusted to the point if this joint fails it will cause an accident. This we found out that this is part of a hyundai recall campaign 947 wen we called the dealer and hyundai. Scheduled appointment at dealer to have checked, take pictures,order parts and repaired
ODI 11122670
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I got a letter for a recall for underbody corrosion preventative care, however when i took to the dealer to get this done, the undercarrige/underbody was already too corroted/damaged and hyundai is not willing to fix it, instead they are trying to offer me $4,800 which will not buy me a new suv car. And this is due to a manufature deffect.
ODI 11000000
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While driving at any speed, the vehicle jerked left and right and leaned on one side without warning. The failure caused the driver to almost lose control of the vehicle. The failure recurred a number of times. The dealer was unable to diagnose or replicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 10937882
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Steering & suspension :front shock absorber leaking,the vehicle bounces too much, too difficult to control the vehicle. Front struts need to be changed. Ball joints had worn out very fast because front struts are not good. All lower arms and all tie rod end worn out.that change the wheel alignment, unable to control or steer the vehicle .
ODI 10897821
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have had to replace the control arm 3 times, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) and about to do it a 4th time (2019). It goes bad after about 20,000 miles and affects the alignment which causes the tires to wear incorrectly. Brand new tires are get worn down on the inside edge and is not visible. This causes a safety issue. My relatively new tire blew out on the highway and nearly caused a crash. I've spent $3000 in repairs…
ODI 11193705
Engine · Suspension
The drive axel broke while the car was doing approximately 5 mph. When it broke, the ball joint pulled out of the right side wheel, a piece of metal flew up and tore the serpentine belt. There is a recall #112 for the 2013 hyundai santa fe that the drive axel can break but i was told it does not affect my car. How does the drive axel just break. The recall affects the front right axel. Prior to it breaking, i was…
ODI 10628009
Suspension · Underbody Shields
2 things are concerning. One, when driving over small cracks, bumps in roadway the suspension makes a noise that makes me think it is unstable. It is also a louder than average noise, compared to past vehicles that i have owned. Second, driving at speeds below 60 mph, everything is normal. Once speeds above 60 are reached, the steering column shakes and vibrates. The noise described earlier in paragraph one is…
ODI 10638391
Steering · Suspension · Visibility
Numerous visits to the local dealer from 2010 through this visit for clunking and banging of the suspension with concerns for safety. They begrudgingly replaced a tie rod in 2011 on one side, link assembly stabilizer on both sides, lower arm assembly on left - and now that right controller arm is faulty and could cause a crash they refuse to honor the warranty. When there are concerns of safety for over 3 years for…
ODI 10608327
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have had to replace the control arm 3 times, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) and about to do it a 4th time (2019). It goes bad after about 20,000 miles and affects the alignment which causes the tires to wear incorrectly. Brand new tires are get worn down on the inside edge and is not visible. This causes a safety issue. My relatively new tire blew out on the highway and nearly caused a crash. I've spent $3000 in repairs…
ODI 11193704
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Exiting from a parking lot onto 7th st in phoenix az, vehicle suddenly accelerated and, despite brake application, entered the roadway, hitting a mercury grand marquis in the side. Nobody was injured and airbags did not inflate. Once stopped, it was impossible to move the gear shift from neutral into park to release the key. Vehicle towed and, as frame was damaged as well as front end and radiator, insurance are…
Crash reported
ODI 10565658
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 15 mph, the contact noticed a loud clicking sound from the front driver side of the vehicle. The failure also occurred while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arm bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10775323
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have had to replace the control arm 3 times, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) and about to do it a 4th time (2019). It goes bad after about 20,000 miles and affects the alignment which causes the tires to wear incorrectly. Brand new tires are get worn down on the inside edge and is not visible. This causes a safety issue. My relatively new tire blew out on the highway and nearly caused a crash. I've spent $3000 in repairs…
ODI 11193702
Suspension
When driving at any speed and going over any minor irregularity in the road surface, distracting noises from the front suspension...squeaks, creaking and thuds are best word to describe. Very disturbing as nothing is visible according to mechanics but there is an internal problem due to the hundreds of on line complaints i'm seeing.
ODI 10784981
Suspension
Owned vehicle since new and have had all services performed. Currently 72,000 miles. Car has been plagued with clunky, noisy suspension problems since about 35,000 miles. Noises and ride at all speeds are so bad that this has to impact potential safety. Dealers have replaced power steering rack; pinion; p/s sway bar; link assembly; lower control arm (2x); p/s front stabilizer link; l/f control arm, bolt and nut.…
ODI 10852938
Suspension
I bought this 2007 santa fe in november, 2007. I took good care of the car and had done all maintenance at hyundai dealers. Since the summer of 2011 (car mileage less than 48000 miles), i felt the car had abnormal noise from front, also felt suspension became bumpy. So i brought it to the dealer in december, 2011. They found both left and right front suspension sway bar links were worn out. Those parts are not…
ODI 10445528
Suspension · Tires
Second set of tires cupping. First set replaced at 23000 miles. Current tires bad at 58000 miles. Have no reason for this. Tire rotation done every 5000 miles. Tires not over-inflated. Not alignment issue, although alignment was done and bolts replaced at 23000 miles. Sounds like a hyundai suspension problem. *tr
ODI 10437380
Suspension
Rattling underneath front on uneven pavement. Stabilizer bar replaced at 79,000 miles. I don't believe this is normal "wear and tear". *tr
ODI 10425181
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I noticed the vehicle made a clinking sound when going over bumps; the dealer claimed it was a cd in the side pocket of the car. Second visit they claimed to inspect suspension and find nothing wrong. Third visit they reinspected suspension and replaced one piece of driver side suspension, fourth visit they inspected and replaced another piece of driver side suspension, fifth visit they realigned and did a wheel…
ODI 10468268
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
This complaint refers to the srs airbag system in the santa fe. While the airbag system is intact i have been told by a certified hyundai repair center that the clock spring and the junction box have failed. Given the premature nature of this failure i believe that this system is flawed and represents a widespread hazard to the american public. In addition, all four brake rotors and the sway bar needed to be…
ODI 10371656
Suspension · Tires
2007 hyundai santa fe - the tires are prematurely wearing out. Every 15 months or so the tires must be replaced. Good tires and rotated regularly. There is something wrong. There are too many other people with the same problem. The dealer has replaced sway/tie rods,aligned tires, still tires wear out. Vehicle is still under warranty but the cost of the tires comes out of my pocket. Something must be done to identify…
ODI 10335743
Steering · Suspension
I have had this santa fe since 2008 and have kept up with the service on this vehicle. I have been in to the dealership many times for the same noise, and that is a clunking sound when driving at speeds between 15 and 25mph. When i drive over a bump in the road, it sounds like something is loose and rattles. And it feels like the steering is more aggressive since i had all that work done. I love my santa fe and have…
ODI 10648711
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I just had to have my rear brakes completely done at a cost of 500 dollars. I heard no noise, and there was no indication that there was any problems with the brakes except the fact that the brake light was on. I drive 95% highway and consequently very rarely use my brakes. I also had to have a front end alignment done and now my rear alignment is out of whack. *tr
ODI 10277442
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
Major problems with our 2007 hyundai santa fe including gas tank door latch needing to be replaced, car shaking uncontrollably, which the dealer diagnosed as a coil issue. The last problem led to the car being towed to the dealer. They are replacing the transmission due a failure of the car to accelerate and then lurch into gear, creating a very dangerous situation. *tr
ODI 10239690
Suspension
Tires start cupping around 6,000 miles on new tires. *tr
ODI 10308670
Suspension
I am the sole owner of a 2007 hyundai santa fe, which was bought from a hyundai dealer. For about a year, the car drove great and was quiet. The vehicle was never in a crash or driven roughly. The vehicle is only driven to and from work on government maintained roads. I have noticed a thumping and rattling sound from the front suspension when driving over small bumps. I have taken it to the dealer 7+ times for the…
ODI 10473298