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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension problems

69 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,000.

owner complaints
69
of this car's complaints
23%
typical mileage
91,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front
    15
  • Front: springs: coil springs
    7
  • Front: macpherson strut
    1

At what mileage

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Hyundai Santa Fe suspension problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Coil spring 49

Related recalls

Suspension: front: springs: coil springsReported July 18, 2014 · 271,773 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Risk
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Recall number 14V435000 · Recall details

What 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Suspension · 73,536 miles · VA

It had 124 recall the federal safety agency 14v43500 I call hyundai off government site told them about 124 and broken spring they set up appointment so they only put on brackets but no spring wanted $1004 for the strut spring on they told me on call center they replace spring as it said on the federal safety agency site they would not do it call back to hyundia as number on government site they made a case number 16604156 amber at 714 594 1764 she said spring was not in recall I send picture of it before up there to dealer she had no clue what was so I dont who right on recall she said government the federal safety agency site are not correct brown leesburg hyundai leesburg va 20176

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · PA

I just got it a few months ago and happened to look up recalls,and seen 3 I took it to a hyundai dealership and they said there were just 2 but one was suspension and they haven't called me about it in around a month nowb

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Suspension · 157,713 miles · MN

This was covered by hyundia recall campaign 124. I filled under case # 9878948. Spring repair 2/12/14, sold car 4/5/14, recall 2/4/15. They only would pay for $318 of the $917 total repair and said it has to go to a hyundia dealership. They refused to pay for the sensers, strut mounts , sway bar link etc per the invoice. I contacted the person I sold it to and made a dealer appmt but they didn't show. Hyundia consumer affairs 800‑633‑5151 told me to file a dispute with bbb autoline which I did under case # hyu1713624. They never responded. Bbb autoline now says that they don't handle recalls disputes but you do. I just talked to them and they referred me to you. Without ever talking to me, while I was trying to get the car into a dealer and waiting for the bbb autoline response hyundia closed out the case. Ironically hyundia would have replaced both springs with oem, all other damaged parts and any damaged tires per their recall. It would have cost them 2x as much as the $917. They wouldn't even call my mechanic who the local hyundia dealer acknowledged as reputable. In our case, the broken spring bent the strut, damaged the sway bar and tore the ABS sensor wire. The language in the recall information actually calls for the dealer to replace installed non-oem struts with oem struts so the new bracket will fit properly. Given this, I am surprised that you chose not to pay for the cost of the one strut and mount ($62.1 6 +$135.88) & repair ($37.20) and the spring repair ($37.20). Likewise hyundia chose not to pay for the damaged ABS sensor ($175.94) and its repair ($55.80). In minnesota, like most states, parts are subject to sales tax of 7.125%. In this case it added up to ($45.25) which hyundia chose not to pay. Likewise hyundia choose not to pay the shop supplies ($13.18) and the environmental fee ($4.93) which are pretty typical.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118,000 miles · CT

Abs tcs tracking system turns out while driving

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was undergoing an alignment, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the front coil springs were rusted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle was unstable when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to cautiously apply the brake pedal and, at times, depress the brake pedal with force to ensure that the vehicle would stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v435000 (suspension) and 04v131000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the manufacturer issued three tsbs for the brakes and three tsbs for the suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

Well my vehicle has experienced the ABS issue that has been recalled on other 04 santa fes as well as the corrosion from road salt to the coil springs. They are corroded and have completely snapped. My car is within the years and model for those recalls but it is not included in that recall,but I my vehicle is having those exact issues addressed in the recall

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Fuel system, Suspension · 198,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking and that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (columbia hyundai, 10981 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 489-2000) where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was 15 years old and exceeded the mileage to be included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 198,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Suspension · MO

I got a letter by mail saing my car has a recall for * coil spring fracture* and I had to take it to check it or repair in case it needed to be repaired. I wonder if this will have a cost for me or I need to wait tilll this is fractured? Thanks in advanced for your help

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

It don't work rite when I let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas I smell gas but I don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and I keep everything up to the car just don't act rite

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Suspension · VT

2004 hyundai santa fe. Consumer requests reimbursement for coil springs recall repairs.

Questions about the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension

Does the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 69 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V435000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Santa Fe have bad suspension?

The Hyundai Santa Fe model years with the most suspension complaints are 2001 (76 complaints), 2004 (69 complaints) and 2002 (59 complaints).

Other 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe problems

Airbags 43Brakes 43Fuel system 40Acceleration 39Engine 38Transmission 21Electrical 18Body 12Steering 11Visibility 9Seat belts 8Wheels 7Locks 5Tires 4Driver assistance 3Seats 2Lights 1

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