Three problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Santa Fe.
The subframe is rusted through. It was garage kept and doesn't even have 150,000 miles on it.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel smell in the interior cabin. The contact also stated that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank and fuel lines were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,350. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact noticed rust on the sub frame. The dealer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 85,000.