2006 Ford Freestyle vs 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,300 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 48 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 602 | 20 |
| Power Train | 484 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 5 |
| Engine | 114 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 85 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 417 | 6 |
| Stalling | 228 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 86 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2006 Ford Freestyle
2006 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.