2007 Hyundai Santa Fe body problems

Filed Apr 23, 2025 · Body · 190,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic informed the contact that the underbody of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the undercarriage was corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle, due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle remained with the dealer. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 947. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Body · 230,000 miles · IL

Car unibody rusted thru

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Body, Suspension · IL

2007 sante fe limited, sage grey one owner, garage kept, maintained regular basis, low mileage 84,000, interior and exterior in excellent condition with a kelly blue book of $4200 to $4600. Purchased at lauren hyundai in glenview and maintained at hyundai lincolnwood, il along with my regular mechanic. I learned yesterday that the right rear of sub frame rusted out with a both front frame rusted out and has a hole in it. It's a know issue by fed, the federal safety agency, series of recalls and dealer rusted out frames, sub frames and other part repairs and replacemetns. The 2007 treatment didn't work and the same issue is all over the internet with class action suits. I've also read low and high mileage cars within 2-10 years have same issue but must be covered under warranty. They resolved the older ones by spraying them one one recall and didn't upgrade their sub par parts for us cold weather salt belt states. I now lost the value, cant sell it outright and the car is deemed unsafe. I'd like assistance getting this looked at and repaired. Yes old but in great condition mechanically with a vital part of the car not code for chicago from the beginning with a continued issue up to today. Cars that were new and a few years were getting them replaced. I that even safe after the repair? I still have value in this car and I shouldn't have to forfit from gross negligence on hyundai motors on a vital part of the car. I was considering a trade but now find out its a major safety issue for many models. I'd like to get this looked at, repaired or work out some type of solution. Any assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated. The dealer said it's old and acted like they had no idea. Thank you.

Filed Aug 15, 2020 · Body · 95,000 miles · MA

Hello so I took my 07 hyundai santa fe limited 98k miles to a garage to get some work done and they put it on the lift and stoped the work to call me in to see that my subframe in front is rusted through big chunks of metal missing mainly on the passenger side of frame. I was told that their is a recall about this and that hyundai has replaced the subframes as a result of the recall I have no idea why under the car only that one area it's rusted but the rest of car is fine. This is dangerous and was told at any time the engine could fall through. I will attach some photos of it the best I can. Hope you can help. I got kids that ride in this and I'm now scared. I never received anything in mall the about the recall. I was made aware of this major issue november 29, 2019.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Body, Engine · 90,000 miles · FL

The sub frame that's holding the engine is rusting apart almost missing a huge part of it which is a cause for concern for the safety of me and my children. Especially being that I was never informed of this issue upon purchasing this as a "certified vehicle". Only had it for one year.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Body · 67,000 miles · OK

Door locks do not work properly. Sometimes lock, sometimes do not. Mostly they unlock but do not lock properly. The key fob also does not always work. Have had the battery and system checks and there were no issues. Dangerous to have doors not lock properly for a single woman in parking lots or even with the car parked outside at night.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Body · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the dealer serviced the vehicle by providing coating on the front and rear axles of the frame. However, the main portion of the frame (from front to back) had extensive rust, corrosion, and holes. The mechanic notified the technicians at the dealer, but they failed to notify the contact and provide further coating to the frame. The manufacturer indicated that the rust and corrosion were too extensive to repair the vehicle. The contact was informed that they may provide a buy back or a trade in option. The contact had not yet received a response from the manufacturer regarding a solution. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · OH

Takata recall .gas gauge shows empty even when tank is full. I ran out of fuel on the highway and almost had a rear end collision . Gas gauge showed I had 1/2 a tank of fuel . I was stationary in the middle lane on I-77

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Body · 110,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the entire subframe had severe corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 118,000 miles · CO · crash · 3 injuries

While our vehicle was making a slow turn, another vehicle traveling at approx. 50 MPH, crashed into the passenger side, then our car was flipped and landed on the roof. None of the airbags deployed. All passengers were wearing seat belts. When the car flipped, the rear passenger seat belt released and became unsecured, tossing the passenger. Significant damage to the cabin cage and side door panels. ....updated 04/23/15