2003 Hyundai Santa FE suspension problems
58 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving at 50 MPH there was vibration in the front of the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and rotated the tires, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. The vibration and flutter occurred at 40 MPH to 60 MPH and was most noticeable at 50 MPH during acceleration and deceleration (60 to 40 MPH). The flutter/vibration was felt in the consumers hands on the wheel, feet, and feet. This was an internal vibration/flutter and not just a road vibration.
I called hyundai after having an issue with my rear tire and just purchasing 4 brand new tires. The rear of the vehicle looked bent and after not understanding why it appeared this way I looked up recalls. I was given a recall champagne #090 by hyundai and told my vehicle was coved for repair. I brought the vehicle (unsafely) drove it 10-15 MPH to the location to have it repaired. Approximately a month late the dealer contacts me and says that my vehicle is ready for pick up.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints