Steering Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 426 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (333 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

The Steering problem

Driver assistant cruise and steering components relating to the warning system. The system notification is turned off in the settings; however, the issue overrides the setting. Cruise control and steering assist shuts off after brief but consistant warning to keep my eyes on the road.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated smoke was coming from the steering column. The contact drove the vehicle back to their residence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Lose Power Steering problem

2 issues - (1 )while turning, loses power steering momentarily, battery and seat belt lights come on temporarily (2) while driving straight at low speeds, car "bucks" as if transmission jammed or brakes locked up momentarily --both issues are intermittent, and may be unrelated--   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

Sticky steering wheel, harder to keep vehicle steering straight without extra force, steering wheel dash light and two other lights come on periodically then go off.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to marco’s body shop where it was diagnosed that both struts, new tires, front passenger side   Read details...




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