2009 Hyundai Santa FE drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 20 complaints for the 2009 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
I made a right turn onto my driveway using light acceleration (12 MPH) to gently overcome the upward slope as I do normally. The car responded well. As I was pulling into my garage (the last 5-7 feet), I applied light pressure the accelerator to ease into my space and the car surged. During the surge, I applied as much force as I could slamming both feet (one on top of the other) on the brake, but the car responded too late. I had collided with the garage wall. There was front-end and dry-wall damage.
Vehicle inspection performed by manufacture certified technician. Two issues were recommended by the technician: a) new tires. All 4 tires currently on the vehicle are around 5 years old (based on the DOT date of manufacture), and have been driven for over 100,000 miles (based on odometer readings from 2010 and current). B) new rear brake pads and rotors. The inspection revealed rear pads around 3 mm, and rotors showing rust. These are safety issues, which should be addressed before selling the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Santa FE
- Fuel system 128 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Cruise control 52 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints