2004 Hyundai Santa FE suspension problems
71 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 59 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 | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving 40 MPH steering wheel pulled to the left. This was causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the vehicle 3 times, but did not resolve the problem. Cruise control is not operating properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the while driving 45 MPH, the front driver and passenger side coil springs fractured on separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 58,326 and the approximate current mileage was 58,800. Updated 06/18/13 the consumer stated the coil spring on the passenger's side punctured a tire. The consumer had to purchase 4 new tires. Updated 06/25/2013
Other problems reported for the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE
- Brakes 45 complaints
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints