2001 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 293 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 26.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14%.
Complaints293
Crashes7
Fires5
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 26.6% · 78
Electrical system 14.0% · 41
Engine and engine cooling 13.3% · 39
Power train 8.2% · 24
Structure 6.5% · 19
Vehicle speed control 4.8% · 14
Steering 4.4% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.4% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2001 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 105,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving over 50 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle. She also felt the vehicle jerking while attempting to turn left or right. The vehicle was serviced by a mechanic, who stated that the transmission was fine and he could not find any failures. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 126,000. Suspension · reported at 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa FE. During state inspection he was advised that the front motor control arm was loose . A technician from a local repair facility replaced the component at an expense of $190.00. After the repair he received a recall notice for the rear trailing arm. The dealer was not contacted . The failure mileage was 120000. The current mileage was 126000. Suspension · reported at 120,000 miles
2001 Hyundai Santa FE lower control are completed rotted out on the left side of my vehicle. Called Hyundai they said they were aware of the problem and save the control arm which I did. The cost of repairs were $500+. Now the right hand side is rotted and will need to be replaced in a few months. My mechanic said this should not happen. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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