2005 Hyundai Santa FE suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and could potentially fracture. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle could fail an inspection due to the frame needing to be re-welded. The dealer (tarbox hyundai, 3665 quaker ln, north…”
filed Apr 5, 2018
“I purchased this vehicle from used dealer in march 4,2016 despite not wanting to but had little choice after dealer sold the car I put money down on that day for cash while I wad retrieving the last document she sent ne home for when,I returbedvmy car was gone and the car in stuck in now is this…”
filed Oct 2, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the…Campaign 14V435000 · Jul 18, 2014
Suspension problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Santa FE | 23 | 4% |
| 2012 Santa FE | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 Santa FE | 16 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.