general problems of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

22 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2004 Santa Fe.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2019

It had 124 recall NHTSA 14v43500 I call Hyundai off government site told them about 124 and broken spring they set up appointment so they only put on brackets but no spring wanted $1004 for the strut spring on they told me on call center they replace spring as it said on NHTSA site they would not do it call back to hyundia as number on government site they made a case number 16604156 amber at 714 594 1764 she said spring was not in recall I send picture of it before up there to dealer she had no clue what was so I dont who right on recall she said government NHTSA site are not correct brown leesburg Hyundai leesburg va 20176.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2018

Well my vehicle has experienced the abs issue that has been recalled on other 04 Santa Fes as well as the corrosion from road salt to the coil springs. They are corroded and have completely snapped. My car is within the years and model for those recalls but it is not included in that recall,but I my vehicle is having those exact issues addressed in the recall.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2017

I got a letter by mail saing my car has a recall for * coil spring fracture* and I had to take it to check it or repair in case it needed to be repaired. I wonder if this will have a cost for me or I need to wait tilll this is fractured? thanks in advanced for your help.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2016

It don't work rite when I let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas I smell gas but I don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and I keep everything up to the car just don't act rite.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Consumer requests reimbursement for coil springs recall repairs.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

I responded to Hyundai's recall email and when I tried to sign up to have my vehicle's issues resolved and schedule electronically I could not do so unless I agreed to also schedule a recommended service such as an oil change. The site I was sent to is https://autoservice. Hyundaiusa. Com/campaign124/micrositetemplate/micrositetemplatevinvalidate/1424.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Pleeas I need somone help me call me 4847257841 I have DC in my bake.

9 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot to access a major roadway, the steering wheel seized, brakes locked and the contact had to apply extreme force to the steering wheel because it was veering to the left. The failure caused the contact to slightly go over a curb and the contact was able to apply force to pull the vehicle to the side and park the vehicle to have it towed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and parked. The contact was not notified but was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic ). The vehicle was to be towed to a dealer for diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,516. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

10 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with no warning. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not notified but was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

11 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Consumer requests remaining reimbursement for recall repairs.

12 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp flashed randomly. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). The part was unavailable to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

13 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2014

Took my Hyundai Santa Fe in for the recall on the spring issue. After returning home and looking at the work order that listed their activity as installing a “front spring protector installation,” I called their national consumer help number and asked about the parameters used in evaluating the repair decision. Her answer was: the dealer will inspect and do either a spring replacement if sever damage is found or install a front spring protection kit and spray application (of something) if moderate damage is found. I questioned the parameters for leading to a decision, the first person I talked to said it was the dealers responsibility. I responded by asking for a supervisor, after transfer she repeated the previous answer. I have been involved in many structural evaluations of rusty structural elements. One cannot just eyeball a situation like this, there are parameters for the repair or replacement. I found the supervisors answer, that she could not direct me to a corporate engineering office for specific design parameters and that the dealers would be making the decisions was questionable at best in terms of their answer, with no defined evaluative criteria and their reliability on the dealers to make a safety choice over a economic one. The recall was from Hyundai not the dealer I purchased from. There were two other instances relating to rust on this car, the car needed to have its fuel tank replaced a few years ago because it was rusting and leaking gasoline, I have the extended bumper to bumper 100,000 mile warranty. Little did that help, they claimed it was not covered (what does bumper to bumper mean) and denied coverage. A separate issue occurred when the car died about 100 yards from my service garage, pushed it in, they found a corroded wire (what ever) and replaced it. When I called for reimbursement, they denied it.

14 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

15 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle swayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v435000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

16 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2014

This vehicle has been driven extensively year round, including snowy northeast ohio winters. On a somewhat cold day in March 2014, my 2004 Santa Fe sat outside on a surface lot for approximately 14 hours. As I pulled my car out of the parking space, the car lurched to the front right and came to a halt. I had pulled forward approximately 3 feet, had turned the wheel slightly to the right, and just began to hit the gas to pull out of the parking space. It was quite obvious that my front right tire had blown violently. No accidents occured with other vehicles and no injuries occured; however, should someone have been standing near the front right tire, someone may have been hurt. While trying to change the tire, it became obvious that the spring had broken and made contact with the tire. The vehicle needed to be towed on a flatbed and repairs were made. I still own the vehicle, and I am now aware that this part has been recalled for this exact issue. I am concerned about the integrity of the spring on the opposite side as it is currently an original part.

17 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2013

While backing out of driveway, heard a loud popping and cracking sound. Got out to look. There was a large "c" shaped piece of metal laying in driveway where drivers side was. Took car to Hyundai dealership. Coil spring had broken. Spring and tire was replaced under extended warranty. Concerned about passenger side now that ute now has 88,000 miles that will not be covered if occurs out of 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty.

18 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2013

I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2. 7 liter engine, 4wd. Front spring on passenger side broke yesterday, while the car was in the garage, causing my tire to puncture. Thought it was just a flat but it was not until the car was towed to a tire store that I learned the spring had simply snapped in half. I have researched this and this is, clearly, a faulty part. After seeing dozens and dozens of similar consumer complaints I am astounded that Hyundai has not recalled these vehicles (appears to span 2001 to 2006) or been sued by someone seriously injured in an accident. Thank god I was not driving my car at the time. I wonder how many fatal accidents have been caused by Hyundai's negligence in not being forthcoming in replacing this part. My current repair cost estimate is $521. But it's not clear if other damage from the spring breakage has occurred. Will know tomorrow.

19 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the coil spring broke and punctured the tire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.

20 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2009

I just got it a few months ago and happened to look up recalls,and seen 3 I took it to a Hyundai dealership and they said there were just 2 but one was suspension and they haven't called me about it in around a month nowb.

21 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2009

I was coming home from the store and had just turned into my driveway when my car suddenly veered to the right and stopped. I heard a loud noise and the entire side of my car collasped on the right side. Something was sticking into the tire. I had to have it towed to the dealers and repaired. It cost us over $500. It was still under the dealers warranty, but was not covered. We feel we should be reimbursed.

22 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2003

While driving 40 mph steering wheel pulled to the left. This was causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the vehicle 3 times, but did not resolve the problem. Cruise control is not operating properly.


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