general problems of the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

When accelerating between 30-50 mph, the steering wheel pulls violently to the right. When the accelerator is released, the tension on the wheel goes away. The front tires wear faster then unseal.

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 while traveling at a low rate of speed around a u-shaped drive way, the vehicle made a loud noise and abruptly stop. The contact noticed that the front passengers side right wheel had fallen off. The right ball joint had detached and the contact was not able to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the right ball joint, power steering hose and axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,246. The VIN was not available.

Took vehicle in for a normal oil change, and when technician was under the car, he took some pictures of the frame in the front right corner by the front right tire. He was showing me the frame was rusting very, very badly. He warned us that if we hit a small pot hole/bump or the curb at even 5 mph the frame could bust and we could crash. The steering would shake and made chugging feeling when trying to turn, was looked at and power steering looked to be fine and fluid was full. After July 7th it made it very hard to drive and not safe for our family.

At low speeds the brakes lock up and the car goes into a jerking motion while approaching a stop light and while going into a store parking lot. The car is hard to steer and stop and the brakes must be depressed harder than normally required. This happens when the car gets wet but also during dry times. The abs light has been coming on.

While driving my 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, there is pulling of the wheel causing the vehicle to turn sharply to the right. There is significant wear on the front tires and the vehicle will not stay in alignment. There is a screeching noise coming from the rear. After having the timing belt replaced, I was informed by the mechanic there was a rust problem in the front part of the vehicle toward the front right tire. He told me the car is unsafe to drive and the rust on this vehicle is more like rust of a vehicle that is 50 years old not ten years. He also said the frame could break at any time to contact a Hyundai dealership. I contacted the dealership and was told there were no recalls for this problem for my vehicle. I called Hyundai's 800 number only to be told the same thing.

While driving on expressway I noticed the steering wheel went out of center and the vehicle began to wander. An inspection found that where the right front lower control arm attaches to the subframe was completely rotted out on the front bolt. Ordered a new sub frame and lower control arms to remedy the condtion.

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?.

Premature rusting of powerstering 2 (5 year), & transmission 2 (6 year ), & brake (7 year), steel lines . And abs, traction control sensor ring on front drive wheels shaft, rust & split, needed to replace axles as the only fix. Right front axle to transmission case seal slips out and leaks oil has been repaired 5 times under warranty & still need to be put back in a oil changes (3000miles) on 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe .