2004 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2005 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Hyundai Santa FE | 2005 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 303 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 52 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,500 mi | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 74 |
| Suspension | 69 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 18 |
| Power Train | 21 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 19 |
| Stalling | 18 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 44 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2004 Hyundai Santa FE
2005 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.