2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 18 records
- light came · 5 records
- slow speed · 5 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
- lost power · 4 records
- hand turn · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
My son, [xxx] was driving the car. While decelerating down from 60 mph on approach to bridge toll plaza, at about 40 mph the esc light came on, the engine lost power and the steering became very hard to work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11234266
Steering
Whenever i need to make turns or park at a slower speed i lose my power steering and it is getting worse. When i talked to a hyundai dealer they mentioned they have done a recall on the power steering but my vin number wasn't inclyded.
ODI 11269843
Steering
In 3 incidents i backed the car out of parking spot, then forward down the lane and right turn at the end of the lane, the steering locked and i lost control of the car. In panic, i braked, put the car in park and back in drive and i was able to regain control of the steering. A 4th incident occurred after i had been driving for a while and i was making a right hand turn into the grocery store. All 4 times happened…
ODI 11104090
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I bought tgis car in dec.2017 from a used car dealership..shoetly after the engine light came days later brought the car back and the salesman/owner said its the gas cap..came on 3 more times..they kept saying its the gas cap..well i tiggten that cap till it cant turn.another thing the back end of the car makes bumoing noises especially going over a bump!! It feels like back ends going to fall off..last week my w…
ODI 11079028
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Sometimes when i make a left or ight turn, the anti lock brakes cause the vehicle to slow down. This isn't the only issue but the car turns off and the steering locks. Im not able to turn or stop. This happens when im at a very slow speed while turning. It happened numerous times. I went online and it was many compliants and reviews on the 2003 to 2006 models. Im really afraid this can cause a collision. Im not the…
ODI 11033350
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On a june 3, 2017, we were exiting the highway. During the turn in traffic, the car slowly lost all power. All of the lights lit up and the speedometer, gas gauge and rpm indicators were moving back and forth. We were able to glide to the light in traffic and make it to a parking lot safely. I am so glad we did not have an accident!! My husband shifted the gear to park and the car restarted with no problems. We will…
ODI 10994318
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving approximately 50 mph on a two lane hwy making my way to the main hwy the car lost all power, was unable to accelerate. I put car in neutral while trying to steer the car off the road. The power steering was also out, very hard to steer. After pulling over i put the car in park and tried starting the engine. It started up, i drove home in the slow lane so if it happened again i would be close to the…
ODI 10972274
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
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving through an intersection at approximately 40 mph my 2007 santa fe started to decelerate even as i pushed the gas pedal realizing something was wrong started looking for a place to pull over then all my gauges went crazy fuel gauge showed empty rpm gauge was showing 3000 rpm(engine was off) all dash lights came on and the engine would not start. Oil leaking from front valve cover had shorted out the…
ODI 10915928
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
Steering
The front right driveaxle broke, resulting in the front tire falling off. I had to replace the driveshaft, the ball joints, control arm, serpentine belt and alternator belt and pay for an alignment, for a total cost of $876.01. At the time of the incident, the vehicle was traveling at approximately 1 mph. 30 minutes prior to that, i was traveling at 70 mph with my family. Can you imagine your tire falling off at 70…
ODI 10766457
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On wednesday, july 30th, 2014, i was driving on the freeway in my 2007 hyundai santa fe with my family and children on board at 60 mph when all of the warning lights on the dashboard flashed on at the same time. The vehicle started to shake, the engine stalled and both the steering and brakes suddenly became very heavy to operate. Luckily i managed to veer off the freeway before it completely shut down on a live…
ODI 10633736
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
Electrical System · Engine · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
As i was driving is a rain storm, my battery light came on. I lost my window defrosting capability, my lights dimmed and i had no power steering. I am not sure what else was affected at this time as i was just concentrating on getting home alive. When home, i opened the engine compartment and found that the crank shaft pulley had come apart. Lucky, it was laying on a small ledge in the car. This could have fallen…
ODI 10588022
Power Train · Steering
When traveling between 10-20 mph, the car unexpectedly will shift and accelerate for a brief moment. Then the lights on the instrument panel will flicker and the car will shut off, losing power steering and power train capabilities. There is no issue with the battery or electrical panel or the transmission. It has happened several times, always without warning. *tr
ODI 10637265
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
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
At a slow speed while turning (either direction, as incident has occurred now 3 times in 10 weeks) vehicle loses all power to steer and brake. Feels like the car has died, however the battery and check engine light are on. When it resolved, the engine was still running, brakes and steering restored. First two times the power failure was momentarily. Third time the vehicle lost power for 3-4 minutes and stranded me…
ODI 10557417
Steering
I was making a sharp circle type curve to the right and the steering wheel completely locked up. I did not lose any power, the brakes worked fine, and no lights lit up on the panel. I am the original owner of the vehicle. The local hyundai dealership as well as the hyundai customer service rep at the corporate phone number were very unconcerned. I have been researching this problem online for the last couple of…
ODI 10511791
Body · Power Train · Steering
The hyundai santa fe was parked without the key in the ignition on a slight incline. My 7 year old grandson got in the vehicle first. He knocked the vehicle out of park. When the vehicle started rolling, i tried to get in but i couldn't with it rolling. It hit a van and my drivers door caught on the front of the van pushing my drivers door completely back. I was caught between the two vehicles. My 4 year old…
Crash reported
ODI 10511388
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
Electrical System · Steering
My car has died 3 times after i turn. I have turned both left and right when this happens. I usually happens when i'm turning out of my driveway or onto another street/road as slower speeds. I lose power steering, my car dies and my battery light quickly flashes on with this happens. Once i turn the car off and turn it back on, everything works again. And no warning lights are on. This just happens to me…
ODI 10470360
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Had a malfunctioning fuel gauge. Which read 1/4 tank of gas, with an empty tank. This happened after the gauge had been jumping from full to empty a few times. Now the cars steering is starting to go. The car will all of a sudden pull while going around a banking turn, in either direction! On turns the esc will constantly go off, even on turns it never used to happen on. Also the passenger side visor has fallen off…
ODI 10535645
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
Steering
Loss of power steering when turning. Very hard to turn. At one point it took my husband to help me turn the steering wheel from the passenger seat. Has happened on several occasions. The vehicle has been to dealer numerous times for service for this problem but they are unable to correct problem or find the source of the problem. *tr
ODI 10382679