Structure Related Problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the body (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the paint (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
9
Paint problems
2
Frame Rust problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Body problem

My 2009 Santa Fe's paint is peeling in large portions. It started on the driver's side door right below the window and has continued to crack and bubble all the way down the door. There has been no safety issues as of yet, but it will be a safety issue if I am driving and pieces or chunks of the   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint comes off the car in large pieces that, if raining, will stick to windshield of the car and the car behind you, while driving. This blocks the visibility out of the front of the windshield and causes wiper problems as the large pieces get stuck to them.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Purchased car new garage kept well maintained at dealer. Had a recall in 2016 for frame corrosion. I brought car in and dealer rust proofed frame. Continued to have car serviced and completed all maintenance that dealer recommended.   Read details...


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