general problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

I live in roy city utah and I drive a Santa Fe 2001 and my trailing arm in the rear driver side snaped while I was going 45 mph. When I took it in to a shop to have it looked at they said that my trailing arm had snaped do to the rust corrision under the car. I know that there are recalls on the Santa Fe for the rear suspention trailing arms but only if you live in a salt belt state and utah is not one of those states and I think it should be because of the salt we use on our roads as well as I live 20 mins from the great salt lake . I have bearly had my car 5 months befor it broke I paid 2000. 00$ for it. I guess I didnt fully understand the saltbelt state thing and I called young hayndai in ogden utah and they called a tow truck and had my car towed to the dealer ship they had it like 12 days or something befor they diganosed it. When they said that its not on recal because of the salt belt state thing they are trying to charg me 274. 00$ just for them to tell me what I already knew was wrong with it and for the towtruck. Because of my broken car I just had lost 2 highpaying jobs and I have no money to pay the dealership so they said that I cant have my car till I pay them then they said that they can only hold my car for 10 days . Idont know what to do cause my Santa Fe was not only my only ride but its where I lived. So now im back to sleeping in the street and I dont know where or what the dealership has done with my car. Please help me and order a recall on my Santa Fe because of the rust from living utah and all the salt here. Thanks for your time.

The rear trailing arm cracked in half causing my wife to run off the road11.

The contact's friend owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while a friend was driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to veer off to the right without warning and the driver began losing control of the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact's friend was able to drive the vehicle to her home at slow speeds. Another friend was able to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the rear passenger’s side trailing arm had fractured due to severe corrosion. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 09v123000 (suspension) which he linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure and he was informed that his vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

My wife was accelerating to 45 mph, the vehicle began to swerve left to right rapidly. There was no warning indicator illuminated. She coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. She noticed that the rear passenger side wheel was almost touching the inside of the rear fender. She was able to limp it about a mile home to driveway. She contacted Hyundai & they told her to tow it to closest Hyundai dealership & reap suspension problem will be fixed under recall. After we paid to have it towed to dealership it was diagnosed that the rear trailing arm was corroded and almost broken & needed to be replaced. The dealer service technician called my wife the next day to inform her that her Santa Fe rear trailing arms had not been replaced by Hyundai. She immediately called Hyundai to speak with person that told her to have it towed to dealership. Hyundai opened a case number for her Santa Fe. Hyundai called back couple days later saying they had researched her Santa Fe under recall campaign 090 and that it did not qualify being that it had not registered within the 20 salt belt states required for recall. Hyundai case worker said they were not going to repair the Santa Fe under recall. & Hyundai was closing the case. After a very extensive search on the Santa Fe frame corrosion recall she discovered that the frame corrosion recall had been expanded to include every Santa Fe within the 50 states, although Hyundai did not send notices to anyone unless the Santa Fe had been registered in the 20 salt belt states. With this new info she has been trying to contact the Hyundai case worker to re-open her case. As it stands her Santa Fe was towed to Hyundai dealership where it sits in back lot untouched & undriveable. After closer look at trailing arms both sides are rusted completely out. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 3 - VIN cor. . .

I have been hearing a clanking sound since I have bought the vehicle used mid November 2019 . The sound seems to be coming from the back passanger side wheel area it appears to be getting worse and feels like the back passanger side wheel is about to fall off anytime the vehicle is in motion . And looks very rusted out.

Our mechanic has identified significant corrosion to the driver's side rear trailing arm, a safety and operational vulnerability consistent with NHTSA safety recall notice 09v123000. The NHTSA safety recall observes the danger of the rear trailing arm fracturing, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. We have contacted the local dealership and the manufacturer, Hyundai, about the safety vulnerability, resulting from the latent manufacturing weakness. As detailed in the attached file. The dealer service department is indifferent to the faulty vehicle part and safety vulnerability, and no response has been received from the manufacturer. We are attaching photos of the rear trailing arm corrosion consistent with the manufacturing failure identified in the NHTSA safety recall.

Rear driver side trailing arm badly rusted.

Rear driver side spring rusted out causing tire to lean into car. Only backing out of drive way at 2 mph. Why was only recall sent to so called "salt states"? I live in tennessee and salt is used on roads in winter.

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. They wouldn't touch it. So I had it towed to the Hyundai dealership. They told me that to replace the sub frame in the front on the driver's side, it would cost $2000. When I towed the vehicle to Hyundai, they said it could cost up to $5000. I couldn't afford to fix it. I then towed it home and it is sitting in my garage. I wish I would have know about this problem before I bought.

Subframe/engine cradle rot to point of separation, loss of steering and vehicle control. My newly licensed grand-daughter took it for a short about town drive, not getting more than a quarter mile before the wheel snapped out of her hands and the vehicle headed for the center line. She managed to get it to the side of the road. Both front wheels were in different directions, movement forward was sloppy. Aweful noises coming from below. Fluids leaking. I knew there was rust underneath but not such greatly weakened parts. Img_6087. Jpg.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the driver's side rear wheel tilted leaving the vehicle impaired. The vehicle was towed to a near by firestone where the failure was assessed by the technician. The failure was diagnosed as a fractured rear axel. The contact stated that the manufacture was notified of the failure and no repairs was made. The failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the front passenger side suspension and subframe that the suspension was mounted to was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the subframe and suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,215.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai sante fe. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, without warning, the contact heard a loud pop and the vehicles weight shifted and the rear left tire caved in to the wheel weld. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the left rear trailing arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000. Ed.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,592. Djr.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle swayed. The contact noticed that the rear end was lower than normal. A certified mechanic stated that the rear-trailing arm and struts were rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The details of the repair were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was previously replaced due to rust. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left, the rear tires turned right and the vehicle went sideways blocking two lanes. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side trail arm was rusted and cracked in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v123000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Hi, ive read several complaints over a issue that I'm starting to have and the out comes has not been good and I fear for my family driving in this vehicle. I'm hearing a scratchy rubbing sound in the rear so I jacked it up to find my trail arms are rusted so bad theirs huge holes in the trail arms and rotor cover are rusted almost off. I sure don't want to receive a call my family has been hurt in a accident so is why I'm contacting you over this matter. I would appreciate to be contacted to know what I should do before it's to late. Thank you very much, edward van orden/ family.

My teenage daughter was driving her car and it started swaying on the road. She had a lot of trouble controlling the car and finally was able to pull in someones drive. Upon inspecting the car we noticed there was a problem with the back right tire. After further inspection it was discovered the trailing arm had split and had rusted out. I had noticed there was a recall in certain states for the same problem that was wrong with her car but I was told by the dealer her car did not have a recall for this. We had to pay out of pocket to fix the car. I don't understand how Hyundai can only limited this type of recall to certain states, when kentucky does use a lot of road salt that seems to cause this problem. Please let me know if we could be reimbursed for this. It could have been a lot worse if my daughter had been going faster or on the interstate. We do have pictures if you need those please let me know.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle without any warning. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the rear passenger wheel was bent due to corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had been repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v123000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 255,000.

Became 2nd owner in June 2005. In March 2010, Hyundai recalled vehicle for suspension component rusting/corrosion, specifically rear trailing arms & front sub-frame. [ Hyundai has had numerous (8-9 ??) similar suspension recalls over the past 5 years for elantra, sonata, tiburon, azera and other models. ] in March 2010, responding to recall, vehicle taken to authorized Hyundai dealer, where dealer elected to repair, rather than replace affected front and rear suspension components. The prescribed recall repair consisted of drilling (drain) holes in all front & rear suspension components, removing excess rust from inside components, then spraying with anti-corrosive wax. August 7, 2013, right rear trailing arm failed due to continued excessive corrosion, causing steering loss and near wheel collapse. Hyundai dealer revealed cause of suspension failure. Hyundai corrosion specialist concluded that Hyundai would replace both rear trailing arms only (not front sub-frame components, which are also excessively rusted/corroded), but that because of vehicle's 10+ year age, owner would be responsible for all "incidental and related suspension parts and labor" expenses incurred while the rear trailing arm replacements were being made. I am appealing this Hyundai decision to NHTSA because the repair that Hyundai elected to perform (vs a full components replacement) in March 2010, when vehicle was only 9 years old, has proven to be totally ineffective, and that owner has not contributed, in any way, to this suspension defect. Given Hyundai's corrosion vulnerabilities, their inability to effect a repair in 2010, and the owner's non-contributory role here, Hyundai should now replace all front & rear suspension components, as they should have in 2010, at no cost to the owner.

My teenage son was driving his vehicle, when it suddenly felt like he was driving on black ice. The wheels felt like they were all over the road, and he heard some type of loud noises coming from underneath the car. Luckily he knew better and pulled over onto the side of the road. The wheel on the left hand side looked completely turned in and the vehicle was not drivable. We immediately took the vehicle to our local mechanic. Later that night I did some research and saw that they had a recall for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe because of the trailing arms rusting out. I called the corporation for Hyundai reference my situation and asked about the recall. They said that since I did not live in a salt belt state, there was nothing they could do for me. I then called my local Hyundai and asked them. They told me that I could bring it in and they would look at it and see what they could do, but they would not make any promises. Our local Hyundai dealership has a horrible reputation, and I knew if I had the vehicle towed to them, not only would they tell me that the vehicle did not fall under the recall, they would charge me and arm and leg to fix it. I chose to stay with my local mechanic who I trust. That mechanic told me the arm was completely rusted out. . He had pulled up the recall as well, and agreed with me that Hyundai should fix this free of charge, since obviously it was a defect on their part. He also said that the salt belt state rule for the recall made no sense since other things can cause rust. After my vehicle was fixed I took the trailing arm to my local Hyundai dealership and showed them. I told them I expected them to pay at least for the arm which cost me 189. 00 plus tax, since this was their defect. I had also bought the vehicle from them on April 30. They said no and showed me the door. My son could have crashed and died. Hyundai should be ashamed.

I was entering my apartment complex when my car made a noise. It felt like we had a flat tire and I lost control of the vehicle. I parked the car and then saw that the rear trailing arm was fractured. I looked in the internet and saw campaign id number 09v123000. This campaign mentions all cars manufactured from 2001-2003. My car was manufactured in 2001 and was sold in the state of new york. I called the Hyundai and they say my VIN does not fall onto this campaign yet it has all the symptoms and characteristics to be included. Please help!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire was abnormally leaning inward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the trailing arms were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 149,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions. The vehicle began to pull severely towards the right direction. The driver reduced the speed rate and continued in operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. There was front sub-frame perforation which was a result of severe internal corrosion. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure and current mileages were 129,000. Updated 01/20/10 the consumer stated the vehicle was not drivable. A rusted hole in the sub-frame occurred where the upper a-arm was secured. Failure of retaining bolt would result in suspension collapse and loss of control of vehicle. The suspension was repaired. The consumer stated there was a recall for same make, but different model. Updated 01/22/10.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving over 50 mph, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle. She also felt the vehicle jerking while attempting to turn left or right. The vehicle was serviced by a mechanic, who stated that the transmission was fine and he could not find any failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 126,000.

Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving in city. Noise appears to come under the carriage. Taken several times to the dealer and they are unable to locate the source of the problem. Have a written complain with Hyundai.