Structure Related Problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (four problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to marco’s body shop where it was diagnosed that both struts, new tires, front passenger side   Read details...

The Body problem

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, it was diagnosed that the subframe failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

I had been driving the vehicle home and noticed the car was rubbing against the car. The subframe has rusted so much that I can't drive it. Had taken the vehicle to firestone. They said not to drive it and you should have it towed to our house. They said the tire would fall off or worse.   Read details...


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