2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNS ON AN OFF, THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE, I FEEL INSECURE IN THIS VEHICLE, I DON'T THINK THE AIR BAGS WOULD WORK IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. NEED ATTENTION IN THE MATTER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD FAIL AN INSPECTION DUE TO THE FRAME NEEDING TO BE RE-WELDED. THE DEALER (TARBOX HYUNDAI, 3665 QUAKER LN, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02852, (401) 826-1500) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V435000 (SUSPENSION) AND 09V123000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
MY MOMS SANTA FE HAS SPED OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS. THE LAST INCIDENT CAUSED INJURIES BECAUSE THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN A PARKING LOT WHERE THE CAR HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL CARS. SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON THE ROAD WHERE CAR SPED UP AND SHE TURNED IT OFF. THE THIRD WAS BACKING OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT WHERE THE CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE HITTING A CAR AND THEN TRIED TO PUT IN NEUTRAL BUT WENT INTO DRIVE INSTEAD. SHE HIT A POST AND THE FRONT END WRAPPED AROUND THE POST BUT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING INJURY. STATE FARM AND MANY ATTORNEYS WON'T TOUCH THIS CASE BECAUSE OF THE COSTS INVOLVED TO SUE SUCH A LARGE CORPORATION. *TR
Other 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problem Areas
Air Bags
72 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
37 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Seat Belts
16 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
14 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint