2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- coil spring · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Broken coil spring. Could have collapsed onto tire while moving. Garage found the problem and had it repaired with new quick struts.
ODI 11257992
Suspension · Wheels
The front left coil spring cracked from the new york state salt on road. The coil spring broke and punctured the front left tire while it was being driven at about 25 mph going straight on a city street . This seems to be a safety issue , someone could of been hurt or death could occur . I'm glad no one was hurt or worse . The recall number is hyundai campaign 947 santa fe .the case number is 10917499.
ODI 11066869
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the front coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10967796
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 20 mph, the tire pressure indicator illuminated and the contact heard noise from the front tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front coil springs punctured the front tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
ODI 10947534
Body · Suspension
Purchased 2011 santa fe w/ 29000 miles on 5/15/2015. Noted excessive rust on rear suspension and frame components, particularly at weld joints and on suspension members - to the extent that i am concerned about vehicle safety. Had vehicle inspected at twin city hyundai in knoxville and received evasive answer about how it was a new york car and that the level of corrosion was basically to be expected. No offer to…
ODI 10715867
Suspension
2011 hyundai santa fe gls (all wheel drive) 2.4l engine. Mileage = 61,339 traveling at approx. 40 mph on a secondary paved road the evening of 3/31/2015, heard a loud bang and grinding noise originating from the front passenger side of vehicle. Immediately pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. Found that the passenger side front coil spring broke near the bottom of the spring, which allowed the…
ODI 10703436
Suspension
I bought this 2011 hyundai sante fe i have a noise coming from the back rear i have called and brought this back 5 x and kept being told its wind so i called corp. And field a complaint and got no where a guy showed up and read the report he claimed he was from corp. And then we took it out and he started to talk to me and asked i answer at 30 miles and up , and he said again its the wind and in summer with the…
ODI 10668539
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Wheels
I perched it on sept. 9. 214 i reported this in sept 214 problem the back wheels sound like i had a flat tire as soon as you pick up speed of 50 to 65 miles hour they replace tires and still no change i had the tech. Take a road trip to here it and how loud it was on highway. Then they thought it was out of liniment so the did that, and still no change, they told me that the wheels are wobbly and it will…
ODI 10644966
Steering · Suspension
Steering wheel is loose in the steering column, moves as if it loose. I have owned a total of four santa fe's. This is the first one that has a loose steering wheel. I have taken it to the dealer twice. They say nothing is wrong. There is something wrong. I am not sure if it is the steering shaft, or a worn out bearing. *tr
ODI 10500999
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph , there was a loud pop heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled in the middle of the intersection where the vehicle was crashed into from the passenger side. The passenger side rear tire exploded from the impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later diagnosed by…
Crash reported
ODI 10449746
Latch · Steering · Suspension
Vehicle pulled hard to the left (the side i wanted to pass on) when passing gear was used. I came very close to hitting the car to my left. The dealers service manager claims this is normal due to torque knuckle steering. (it happened when he drove my suv and he told me that i would have to get used to it!!! We also tried another suv and experienced the same problem, please note; the service manager told me that…
ODI 10382013