2011 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension problems

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Suspension · NJ

The undercarriage is completed rusted and is not drivable, I had the treatment done by the dealer to have it coated to protect it from rust. well, its rusted.

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · MT

I read the recall on vehicles of my type and it sounds like the issues I have been experiencing. I’m thinking the car was recalled and repaired ineffectively before I got it. The brake fluid is leaking with no obvious fix, I’ve taken it to a few mechanics to check.

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 85,000 miles · OH

Nothing has happened so far, my complaint is that every 4-6 months, I need to buy parts for my santa fe. It starts with a knock on the right front end of the car. I need to get to work, so I take my time getting there. I also was about to get on the highway, and the spring broke on the on ramp. I see all the horror stories about this model hyundai with issues with the front end . I can send you repair bills of what parts have been replaced over the last 5 years.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Suspension · 123,534 miles · MN

Purchased used vehicle sep 2018 from used car chevy dealer. 3 days into driving the right front spring broke and punctured the tire forcing me to pull over to the side quickly, luckily without accident. Car towed & repaired by dealer. Hyundai would not respond to complaints about this even though have seen others with same issue. Car sounded horrible and I have had the suspension struts and coils replaced now twice with this vehicle in the last two years due to bad wear, abrasions and squeaking in the suspension. Repair and replacement work done again on sep. 2020. Poor quality metal and parts with this vehicle brand and design.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Suspension · 96,242 miles · MD

Front right strut spring released from the mounting with a loud bang and was rubbing against the tire. This happen while driving at 30 MPH. The tire was damaged. I have replaced both front struts.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · PA

Broken coil spring. Could have collapsed onto tire while moving. Garage found the problem and had it repaired with new quick struts.

Filed Feb 4, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 5 miles · NY

The front left coil spring cracked from the new york state salt on road. The coil spring broke and punctured the front left tire while it was being driven at about 25 MPH going straight on a city street . This seems to be a safety issue , someone could of been hurt or death could occur . I'm glad no one was hurt or worse . The recall number is hyundai campaign 947 santa fe .the case number is 10917499.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the front coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the tire pressure indicator illuminated and the contact heard noise from the front tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front coil springs punctured the front tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed May 10, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 29,000 miles · TN

Purchased 2011 santa fe w/ 29000 miles on 5/15/2015. Noted excessive rust on rear suspension and frame components, particularly at weld joints and on suspension members - to the extent that I am concerned about vehicle safety. Had vehicle inspected at twin city hyundai in knoxville and received evasive answer about how it was a new york car and that the level of corrosion was basically to be expected. No offer to conduct any repair work. Vehicle is in warranty and has been meticulously cared for in all respects (interior, engine bay, and other body work is excellent). I grew up in colorado and have never seen corrosion this extensive on any vehicle and do not find the dealer response acceptable. Corrosion resistance preparation during manufacture appears to be inadequate.