2001 Hyundai Santa FE suspension problems
78 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 16 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. Noise appears to come under the carriage. Taken several times to the dealer and they are unable to locate the source of the problem. Have a written complain with hyundai.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove back to her residence where her husband inspected the vehicle. The contact's husband discovered corrosion on the rear control arm. Due to the corrosion, the driver's side rear control arm fractured. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE
- Engine 44 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints