2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: ball joint or control arm failure

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 Nov 3, 2020 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at a low speed and making a right turn, the front axle and front driver's side lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the lower control arm and the front axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the ESC and ABS sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · IL

Hyundai dealer said my ball joints were bad, $750.00 for repairs, hyundai has recall I was not notified. Drivers air bag illuminated, going in for repair friday cost unknown. Again I was not notified about recall. I have to pay for repairs because I was not notified about recalls.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Suspension · 122,644 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the control arm and wheel bearing seized and were unusually worn. The mechanic was unable to replace the tires due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,644.