2002 Hyundai Santa FE service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Hyundai Santa FE — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when applying the brakes and driving at low speeds, the anti-lock brakes would then engage independently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…”
filed Apr 1, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 30 mph down a slight decline, pressure was applied to the brakes and she heard a grinding sound. The brakes did not function and after repeated pressure to the emergency brake he was able to stop the vehicle. The failure…”
filed Jul 30, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 24 | 3% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 22 | 4% |
| 2013 Santa FE | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Santa FE | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.