Five problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2002 Santa Fe.
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving various speeds, a loud squeaking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Tire blow out service tech found rotted out engine cradle.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for NHTSA campaign id number: 09v123000 (suspension), however the dealer only coated the frame and the contact stated that she was not notified that this was a safety recall. The dealer did not indicate if the rear trailing arm was inspected. The contact indicated that after the recall repair the suspension was unstable and upon making a turn the steering wheel went in the other direction and the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to turn the vehicle. The dealer was notified and indicated that the contact needed an alignment. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop who aligned the vehicle and replaced all four tires and the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and that the suspension continued to be unstable. The contact notified the dealer again and they indicated that the underbody, front strut frame and coils springs rusted and needed to be repaired. The dealer suggested that the vehicle not be driven until it was repaired but did not confirm what repairs would be completed other than replacing the coil spring for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v435000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer to remedy the second recall repair for the suspension. The first recall repair did not remedy the failure due to no parts being replaced and the components were coated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to have a front end alignment performed, the technician found that the driver side sub frame was corroded. The technician added that one of the bolts had fractured into the frame and the other bolt would brake soon. As a result of the failure, technician refused to performed the alignment and stated that the failure could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,000.
Took my car for an alignment and tires. Frame where the lower control arms bolt up has serious rust issues. I see in some notes that the rust and corrosion has been an issue for the Hyundai's. Is there any way I am eligible to get this repaired by Hyundai or at least at some discounted rate?.