2006 Hyundai Santa FE brakes problems
17 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Brakes failed to apply when coming to a stop at a red light causing me to hit the back of the car in front of me; speed less than 10 MPH; brakes "bucked" and would not re-engage and did not stop the car in time to prevent accident; applied emergency brake and turned off ignition to stop process; reported to local police; car has been impounded for investigation and confirmation of technical difficulties.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the rear end of the vehicle began to fish-tail uncontrollably. The contact was able to regain control and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the failure was related to the ABS ring, which was a common defect issue. The vehicle was repaired under the service warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints