Major Problems with 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 1

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 88000 miles

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 85000 miles

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Problems with SUSPENSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and REAR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Santa Fe owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. the contact started the ignition and experienced electrical failure. the failure occurred...	35 ~ 111769 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL in july 2009 and again in dec 2009 i experience "sudden acceleration" in my 2002 santa fe with the 2.7...	15 ~ 111642 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION we found that both rear trailing arms we completely rusted through. we had to get them both replaced by the...	15 ~ 70953 miles
STEERING premature rusting of powerstering 2 (5 year) & transmission 2 (6 year ) & brake (7 year) steel lines ....	15 ~ 126316 miles
ENGINE my car just stopped while driving the lights still worked as did the radio it then restarted after a few...	10 ~ 98959 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 12 mph and approaching...	9 ~ 81386 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: 2002 hyundai santa fe - vehicle stalled while driving any speed and under any condition. as a result vehicle...	9 ~ 71392 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer experienced an alarming grinding sound when attempting to brake. grinding sound of the brakes occurred several times while on	8 ~ 53930 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased "new" it took over six hours to deliver the vehicle on site. 1.)the "security system failed returned to jim...	7 ~ 74146 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE took my car for an alignment and tires. frame where the lower control arms bolt up has serious rust issues....	6 ~ 138754 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was going to have the oil changed & alignment on a 2002 sante fe. i was told that there...	5 ~ 144803 miles
POWER TRAIN the consumer's 2002 hyundai santa fe has been experiencing unexpected and sudden loss of power. *nm the company has another...	5 ~ 34208 miles
WHEELS i have a 2002 santa fe that broke its rear left arm due to rusting and the left rear wheel...	4 ~ 125250 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE purchased a new 2002 hyundai santa fe 11/2001 with 11 miles on it. in 3/2007 the radiator needed to be...	4 ~ 122640 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM every time i fill the gas tank it takes 15 mins to fill it keeps coming out the filler tube...	4 ~ 122297 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the abs system light has turned on. it happened before the above date stopped coming on and now has returned....	3 ~ 126667 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2002 hyundai 2002 sante fe has a 2-part catalytic converter. hyundai has a warranty--required by federal law i understand--that...	3 ~ 101600 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i am the original owner of a 2002 santa fe. fred zink we have 149 000 miles on the vehicle...	3 ~ 102667 miles
SEAT BELTS i have a 2002 hyundai sante fe. i am the second owner. it has about 90700 miles on it. my...	3 ~ 44750 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS my daughter called out "help mommy! i'm stuck!" i looked in the rear-view mirror to find the shoulder-belt of my...	3 ~ 60000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. the vehicle's crankshaft sensor has been replaced three times. the sensor was...	3 ~ 66083 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. while driving at 15 mph the contact noticed a banging noise...	3 ~ 88082 miles
STRUCTURE my 2002 sante fe has been recalled for rear trailing arm repair and i've been informed by the dealer that...	2 ~ 78500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i bought a 2002 hyundai santa fe standard 5-speed. since that time i have had to replace the clutch twice....	2 ~ 75000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN with regards the transmission of the suv hyundai santa fe 2002 and it has been 4 weeks still on the...	2 ~ 45000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai (model unknown). the contact was involved in a crash while driving 35 mph. the...	2 ~ 104064 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated both headlights were extremely cloudy making visibility very limited. the dealership was made aware of the...	2 ~ 361000 miles
AIR BAGS 4/6/06 i had an auto accident going 75 mph in a 70 zone. full impact of my front end to...	2 ~ 42500 miles
TIRES driver noticed that while driving the tire track control engaged . this causes the vehicle to slow down on its	2
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN my 2002 v6 4wheel dr hyundai santa fe while driving on the freeway at 65- 70 mph dropped a drive...	2 ~ 84650 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION front brakes repaired i was informed that control arm and ball joint on right tire were bad parts were loose...	2 ~ 78500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the belt that runs the alternater has broken twice and continuously is squealing it wont keep speed when going up	1 ~ 12000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was at a gas station during a winter storm in southern new jersey when this happened. i started my...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. while driving 40 mph the vehicle veered to the right inadvertently....	1 ~ 70000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. while attempting to decelerate the brake pedal fell to the floor....	1 ~ 56000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. when the contact engaged the brake pedal she heard a thump and...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the heater failed to work. the vehicle...	1 ~ 93000 miles
VISIBILITY the fan speed switch for the blower motor inside the vehicle has failed for the second time. it first started...	1 ~ 102016 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. while driving he heard noises coming from the front of the vehicle....	1 ~ 80000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT on 2/2/08 i purchased a replacement seat belt assembly for my 2002 hyundai santa fe from butler hyundai (indianapolis in....	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2002 hyundai sante fe. i am the second owner. it has about 90700 miles on it. my...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM premature rusting of powerstering 2 (5 year) & transmission 2 (6 year ) & brake (7 year) steel lines ....	1 ~ 90000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE purchased a new 2002 hyundai santa fe 11/2001 with 11 miles on it. in 3/2007 the radiator needed to be...	1 ~ 85558 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased a new 2002 hyundai santa fe 11/2001 with 11 miles on it. in 3/2007 the radiator needed to be...	1 ~ 85558 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY tl*- the contact owns a 2002 hyundai santa fe. during its last oil change it was noted that the oil...	1 ~ 125598 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* - while driving at 25 mph the engine on a 2002 hyundai santa fe completely lost power. contact stated...	1 ~ 71000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT left front ball joint failed suddenly and without warning. right front ball joint still ok. failure caused lack of ability...	1 ~ 53700 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: the contact stated while driving the harmonic balance fell off. she heard a loud clung and then looked into...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT am radio antennae located in rear window does not work and dealer after replacing the radio and 2 subsequent service	1 ~ 900 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving car with ac on the batter dies brought back to dealer said nothing is wrong with car this	1 ~ 52420 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my 2002 v6 4wheel dr hyundai santa fe while driving on the freeway at 65- 70 mph dropped a drive...	1 ~ 96000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there have been numerous issues with my 2002 santa fe. the first being 6 months after purchasing the vehicle. i...	1

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