2008 Hyundai Santa Fe body problems

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Body · 205,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of underneath the vehicle, he observed excessive corrosion on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the excessive corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Body, Suspension · OH

Rusted out subframe, less than 95k miles. No “salt belt” treatment offered to this vehicle. Vehicle in Ohio since bought. Took to dealer for engine recall, found $1200 subframe replacement bill. Car was garage stored all of the time.

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Body · IL

Car is unsafe to drive due to rusted out frame. The car has less than 100,000 miles on it.

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Body · NY

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE- The car goes to the dealer every 6 months for the grease and oil and then the New York State Inspection every November. That car has been up on the lifts numerous times since 2008 and I am now just being informed the undercarriage - driver side frame was rotted. I don't think the frame could have rotted out since my last inspection in November of 2022. I found the recall was from 2017 campaign #947.I was never notified of this recall, I feel Hyundai has put me as risk to be involved in an accident if the undercarriage falls out. If it was a warranty job back in 2017 I would have been covered as I had a 10 year warranty which would have expired November 2018. Hyundai should repair the vehicle at no cost to me as I was never notified of of the recall for service campaign 947 and I would have been covered under the 1O year warranty . This was negligence on Hyundai's behalf I might not have this problem if the service campaign #947 was performed in 2017 / 2018. If they knew the campaign was out there it should have been completed with one my New York State Inspections in November of of 2017 or 2018. This question goes to Hyundai- on the invoice it states LIFETIME OIL CHANGES - why was I charged $19.98? I asked the service advisor and his was reply was we got bought out and no more free oil changes. Not a good answer - I should be grandfathered in and refunded the $21.55.

Filed May 25, 2022 · Body · FL

I noticed a Crack in the lower part of the windshield on the driver's side. I was told by Safelite there was rust around the windshield and they would not replace the windshield unless the rust was repaired.

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 72,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway at 1 MPH, the front end on the passenger’s side of the vehicle collapsed almost causing the wheel to detach. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. There was no injury sustained. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arm and ball joint had shattered. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the arrival of the replacement part. The manufacturer was contacted and provided the contact a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Repaired at cost of $1666.67 at Napelton Hyundai 3703 Northlake BLVD Lake Park Florida 33403. The car had a faulty fuel gauge which could NOT be repaired after 3 attempts. Car also experienced loss of power brakes and power steering while driving on the highway.

Filed Dec 12, 2020 · Body, Seats · IL

Prior to contacting the federal safety agency we contacted hyundai and informed them that the bottom of the vehicle has rusted through and we can see the bottom of the interior in this vehicle when the car is on a lift (this was pointed out to us by a third party repair shop and not the dealer). It appears that hyundai may be concealing data from the federal safety agency regarding corrosion problems on its vehicles. What is clear is that hyundai is shirking its safety obligations and will not cover corrosion, regardless of whether it is functional or safety, if the warranty has expired. Based on prior dealings with the federal safety agency I know that recalls are not limited to the warranty period if vehicle safety is in question. When we contacted hyundai, their excuse for why the vehicle had a massive hole in the undercarriage was that the vehicle is driven primarily in illinois and illinois uses salt on the roads in winter. If I'm not mistaken, more than half of the vehicles in the us are driven on roads that are salted in the winter. This excuse is simply not acceptable and perhaps the federal safety agency needs to prohibit hyundai from selling vehicles in the northern half of the us if this is going to be hyundai's attitude. I've never had this problem with any other manufacturer.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 80,000 miles · PA

I was backing up to turn around and as I was turning my steering wheel I heard and felt very loud pulsing thumps coming from the front of the vehicle. I got out and saw my drivers side front wheel was leaning out from the vehicle. The arm broke of from my wheel also I found out when I had it repaired the axel also broke!! Good thing I wasn't on a highway or driving I or others might have been hurt or worse!!!

Filed May 9, 2020 · Body · 80,000 miles · NY

Front sub frame is rusting severely. Last inspection was marginal. Inspector said it probably won't pass inspection at the next interval time.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Body · 135,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact took the vehicle to wright hyundai (10677 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090) because he heard squeaking noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The contact questioned the dealer about the noises, but no diagnostic test was rendered. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 326790. The manufacturer offered a buyback above the kbb vehicle value. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.