2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
386
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE has received a total of 386 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (48 complaints), Air Bags (36 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (36 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, potentially affecting up to 538,483 vehicles.
Recall 14V435000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| 271,773 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New...
Consequence: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
View full details →Recall 04V131000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 17,401 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW...
Consequence: IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
View full details →Recall 03V520000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 249,309 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence: THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
386 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on six separate occasions, the vehicle had independently accelerated without warning. On one occasion, the vehicle had accelerated through a red light with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. On a separate occasion, the vehicle accelerated through the contact's garage door upon entering the driveway. The air bags did not deploy and no injuries were reported. A police report was not filed; the garage door was replaced after the crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000
In transit, it began smoking and the engine light came on. After pulling to the side, flames erupted and it became fully engulfed, followed by a small explosion. The vehicle and it’s contents were a total loss.
The contact owned a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 25 MPH the braking system malfunctioned and when depressing the brake pedal the vehicle did not reduce speed or stop causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the rear driver-side passenger sustained a lacerated bottom lip and dental and oral injuries. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed and later deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced for the same failure by the local mechanic. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
driving in the rain hit brakes they locked up
This was a recall for hundai santa fe vehicles from 2001-2006. For unknown reasons I was not aware of recall. It was for 15 years or 150 miles. It is a danger as my car leaks gas. I am at 135,000 miles. But my car is a 2004. I purchased the vehicle in the last 2 years. I believe the recall should extend till the repair is complete for the reasons as follows. 1. it can explode. 2. it is a polluter 3. Hyundai acknowledges it as faulty equipment. 4. Corporations must be resonsible or they are irresponsible. 5. Cars are expensive they must maintain as least minimum safety requirements.
Safety Rating for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Hyundai Motor America has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-09-EE-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
HYUNDAI: RADIATOR FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR SERVICE PART. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEATING ENGINE AND INOPERATIVE A/C. *PE
0440018 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2004 SANTA FE 2.4/2.7L TCM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPROVED UPSHIFTS AND DRIVE AND REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *NM *SC
151 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPROVED UPSHIFTS AND DRIVE AND REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
0440014 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS/TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT
0436013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) REVISION. TO INCLUDE 2005 SANTA FE. *TT
0436012 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR SMOOTHER FEELING INITIAL ACCELERATION. *TT
0401006 — TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLT INSPECTION (SERVICE CAMPAIGN 917). *TT
0440008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVELINE BUMP BETWEEN 2-10 MPH.*MR
0436008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0133/P0153. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. *TT
0460003 — STRUCTURE:BODY
MICRO ANTENNA. *MR
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- 2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 293 complaints
- 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 219 complaints
- 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 390 complaints
- 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE (current)
- 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 300 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 143 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 981 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 713 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 503 complaints
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