Hyundai Santa Fe Structure Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 12
- Years with records
- 2001–2016
- Stored years
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 27 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Latch · Structure
2008 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to broken driver inside door handle that split in half. Also, water solvent container split due to cold weather temperatures. Consumer unable to add washer fluid. *smd
ODI 10873064
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that water leaked through the windshield onto the dashboard of the vehicle. In addition, in cold temperatures, ice accumulated inside the windshield. On hot and humid days, condensation was visible inside the windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10820369
Structure · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has a humming sound coming from right side passenger side when driven 10 mph in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to hyundai and because it could not be reproduced there was no further investigation. I was told if it happens again, to bring the vehicle in. I have an appointment on 3/21/15. *tr
ODI 10700798
Air Bags · Structure
750.00 dollars for part 500.00 to put it in passenger side dash cant hyundai take pride and eat this bill safety problems with this big. *tr
ODI 10682424
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
Engine · Power Train · Structure · Suspension
We purchased this vehicle used in june of 2014 with 62,450 miles on it. The exterior and interior were in great shape. The vehicle was taken to a hyundai dealer in july for an inspection of the rear suspension per a recall. At that time a complete inspection was done, with only a small oil leak found on one axle shaft. Two months later the vehicle was take back to the dealer for a recall for a broken spring. At this…
ODI 10638669
Structure · Suspension
My vehicle was recalled several years ago for rust in the front and rear suspension. It was apparently fixed by hyundai just putting a undercoat painting to the suspension, my problem is that the car is showing rust spots in the front suspension. I think hyundai should had replace the parts with new and rust proof parts instead of just putting undercoat painting. I know my vehicle is 11 years old, but i have kept it…
ODI 10577097
Exterior Lighting · Structure
2013 hyundai sante fe. Consumer writes in regards to low beam headlights problem. *smd the consumer stated when driving at night, the front windshield had a line and shadow at about half way point to the top that was a darker shade and as a result it was very dark and very hard to see, especially on poorly lit roads.
ODI 10550248