2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THERE IS EXTENSIVE AND THROUGH THICKNESS CORROSION ON THE FRONT RIGHT SUBFRAME OF MY HYUNDAI 2002 SANTA FE, IT HAS RESULTED IN THE BOLTED JOINT OF THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATING FROM THE SUB FRAME. THIS WAS FORTUNATELY CAUGHT BY A REPAIR SHOP AND DID NOT RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SYMPTOMS WERE STEERING PULL, AND NOISE WHEN TURNING, AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM TO THAT WHICH TRIGGERED THE 089 RECALL ON THE SONATA. PHOTOS HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND ARE AVAILABLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS OF YET. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR IS FINE, NO CORROSION AT ALL. *TR
MY 2002 SANTE FE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR REAR TRAILING ARM REPAIR AND I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A LOANER CAR. THE DEALER IS FAR FROM BOTH MY HOME AND WORK AND THIS WILL REQUIRE ME TO RENT A CAR AT MY EXPENSE. REPAIRING THE DEFECT IS THE VERY LEAST HYUNDAI SHOULD DO. TO TRULY BE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER, THE RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE A LOANER CAR, AS IT WOULD WITH ANY WARRANTY REPAIR. *TR
Other 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problem Areas
Suspension
40 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Suspensionrear
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint