Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the body (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Body problem

Rusted out subframe, less than 95k miles. No “salt belt” treatment offered to this vehicle. Vehicle in ohio since bought. Took to dealer for engine recall, found $1200 subframe replacement bill. Car was garage stored all of the time.   Read details...

The Structure problem

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. Consumer writes in regards to broken driver inside door handle that split in half. Also, water solvent container split due to cold weather temperatures. Consumer unable to add washer fluid.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of underneath the vehicle, he observed excessive corrosion on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the excessive corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


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