2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
300
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE has received a total of 300 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, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (72 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (37 complaints), and Service Brakes (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, potentially affecting up to 283,907 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 05V527000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 134 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE...
View full details →Recall 05V450000 — AIR BAGS
| 12,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
300 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
While merging onto the freeway, the accelerator pedal got stuck to the floor with the throttle wide open. The brakes and emergency brake were ineffective. Measures had to be taken to drive off of the road into ice plant, we we were able to turn off the engine. Further inspection revealed a missing grommet at the wall where the throttle cable passes through to connect to the gas pedal. Furthermore, the plastic around the throttle cable was cracked, which allows for the throttle cable and pedal to push through and get snagged. This could have ended horrifically. We are lucky to be alive.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to open while using the tailgate handle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying
Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying
Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying
Safety Rating for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Hyundai Motor America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 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:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HYUNDAI: RADIATOR FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR SERVICE PART. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEATING ENGINE AND INOPERATIVE A/C. *PE
0501012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL COMPASS DOES NOT CALIBRATE CORRECTION PROCEDURE ( CAMPAIGN T17). *TS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 386 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE (current)
- 2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 143 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 981 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 713 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 503 complaints
- 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 327 complaints
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