Hyundai Santa Fe First generation (SM) (2001 - 2004)



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First generation (SM) of Hyundai Santa Fe has been in production since 2001 by 2004.


Hyundai Santa Fe First generation (SM) dimensions and specs


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First generation (SM)
Body style SUV, Crossover
Engine options G4JS, 2.4L I-4, 130 HP, 140 lb/ft
G6CU, 3.5L V-6, 210 HP, 230 lb/ft
G6BA, 2.7L V-6, 175 HP, 132 lb/ft
Length 177.2 - 177.3 in
Width 71.7 - 72.7 in
Height 66.00 in
Wheelbase 103.10 in
Curb weight 3494 - 3946 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Front hip room 54.3 - 54.4 in
Rear hip room 53.9 - 54 in
Front Headroom 39.60 in
Rear Headroom 39.20 in
Front shoulder room 56.30 in
Rear shoulder room 56.50 in
Fuel tank capacity 17.2 - 19 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 16 - 21/21 - 28
Towing capacity 1200 - 2800 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 8 - 11.3 sec
¼ mile time 16.1 - 18.1 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Santa Fe First generation (SM) production period from 2001 to 2004 drivers have reported 952 complaints. The most common problems are SUSPENSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS.
Model Year Complaints
2004 Santa Fe
295
2003 Santa Fe
300
2002 Santa Fe
158
2001 Santa Fe
199

Problem Category Number of Problems
SUSPENSION
while driving 40 mph steering wheel pulled to the left. this was causing a distraction to the consumer. dealership mechanic...
158
~ 112540 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while at a stop vehicle surged forward . dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...
79
~ 67926 miles
AIR BAGS
2004 hyundai santa fe with air bag safety concerns customer states that the repair of the air bag warning light...
70
~ 78086 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
failure: gas gauge acceleration issue and seat belt sensor. *ak...
56
~ 59635 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. the front left trailing arm corroded which caused the bar to...
49
~ 94617 miles
STEERING
while driving in traffic between 10-15 mph the steering wheel suddenly pulled hard to the left without being motioned to....
47
~ 104107 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving at any speed the consumer felt the vehicle shaking. when the vehicle was being shifted from reverse to...
41
~ 56833 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i bought the hyundai less than a year ago. a few months after i bought it i started smelling gas....
40
~ 132589 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
the night i took delivery of the vehical i had electrical problems this was to be fix by dealership well...
40
~ 30844 miles
ENGINE
i left my car parked in the parking garage at school. when i came back to my car at the...
35
~ 84358 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system would engage when...
33
~ 88399 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. the contact noticed that the striker plate that connects to the...
29
~ 108234 miles
POWER TRAIN
problems with 2004 hyundai santa fe drive train.*mr when the vehicle was warmed up and the consumer attempted to shift...
29
~ 72549 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake failure of my 2004 hyundai santa fe. the car had 1 940 miles on it at the time of...
27
~ 50803 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my wife had entered a small parking lot and was comming up to a curb about 6" high. when she...
25
~ 19939 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my 2004 santa fe has serious rusting on the under frame. rust is on the weld points and the fuel...
24
~ 67092 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
one month ago with 40 600 miles on my hyundai santa fe the right front spring broke and shredded my...
24
~ 79009 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my husband and i purchased a 2004 hyundai santa fe in septmeber of this year (2004). 2 months later the...
23
~ 36956 miles
WHEELS
received a notice of recall for front coil spring issue in mail my front coil sprig is currently broken. called...
22
~ 120580 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
a 2004 hyundai santa fe has developed a potential fire/explosion hazard which hyundai has ignored after i pointed it out....
22
~ 87814 miles
SEAT BELTS
so many things going wrong back seat belts don't work washer pump don't work tried to order part from dealer...
16
~ 82718 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
one month ago with 40 600 miles on my hyundai santa fe the right front spring broke and shredded my...
15
~ 106231 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
while traveling through an intersection at which i had the green light another vehicle traveling perpendicularly ran the red light...
14
~ 51422 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
i was in tn when i heard a slight "thunk" and then a continuous rattle under the vehicle. i assumed...
13
~ 128574 miles
STRUCTURE
i purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). in aug/2006 the airbag...
13
~ 63016 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine cuts out while driving unable to have power steering car lurches without warning usually when moving from a stop.
11
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i took my 2003 hyundai santa fe in to the dealer to replace the alternator. i was told that their...
10
~ 5874 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased my new car on 02/09/04 at bronx hyundai. it is a 4-wheel drive 3.5 ltr engine hyundai santa...
9
~ 22720 miles
VISIBILITY
we own a 2004 hyundai sante fe and have been having problems with the sun visors. the drivers side sun...
8
~ 93877 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT
no prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. the vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a...
8
~ 57978 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
customer resolution to warranty coverage on the 2004 santa fe due to obvious defect and/or inherent problem regarding the clutch...
8
~ 36600 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when the problem happened the first time the radio started turned off by itself. i was in the parking lot...
8
~ 11125 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). in aug/2006 the airbag...
7
~ 30171 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the lower ball joints were replaced at 65...
7
~ 73228 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...
7
~ 65236 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
on 4 separate occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and lunched forward. vehicle almost hit a concrete wall and pedestrians. vehicle
7
~ 3286 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
on 9/13/2011 in san juan pr at approximately 4:00 p.m. my mother (74 years old) was driving her 2004 hyundai...
6
~ 70593 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
thr cruise control accelerates the car for no apparent reason. the automatic transmission jerks when shifting dislodging all passangers. the...
6
~ 40857 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle reads different mileage than what its suppose to be. *ph the vehicle locks itself. (keys on peg in the
6
TIRES
no prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. the vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a...
5
~ 19700 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
dt: caller stated all five of the lugs: nuts on the front passenger side wheel broke and the wheel came...
5
~ 60683 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
a rock hit the windshield while driving on the highway and the windshield exploded. the driver pulled over and had...
5
~ 9560 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
i purchased a 2004 santa fe hyundai 8-25-04. on 9-3-04 i went out of town. about 75 mi from myhome...
5
~ 29781 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
automatic locking mode for rear driver's side seat belt failed. as a result child safety seat was not restrained properly.
5
~ 55334 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
while applying the brake pedal the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic
5
~ 20776 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
air bag light on noise when i start car...
4
~ 30455 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the vehicle for the last 3 years was not getting the gas mileage suggested by manufacturer. it was taken repeatedly...
4
~ 91275 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed fuel on the ground...
4
~ 70265 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2004 hyundai santa fe with brake failure. consumer states that hyundai has not come up with a reason why this...
4
~ 5755 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
air bag light stays on. scan it needs a new clockspring(air bag). dealer won"t pay for it. 2003 hyundai santa
4
~ 36425 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. while driving 20 mph in the rain the passenger side windshield
4
~ 25552 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
the chrome plate on the drivers door handle on my 2004 hyundai santa fe has cracked and split. everytime i...
4
~ 54631 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
dt*: the contact stated both headlights were extremely cloudy making visibility very limited. the dealership was made aware of the...
4
~ 181331 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
the night i took delivery of the vehical i had electrical problems this was to be fix by dealership well...
4
~ 7841 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
rusting brake rotors on my 2003 hyundai santa fe causing excessive noise and unsafe brake function. hyundai wants to reprogram...
4
~ 12212 miles
EQUIPMENT
the vin on my new 2003 hyundai santa fe is an invalid one. the dmv database that my inurance accesses...
4
~ 14750 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
i purchased a 2003 santa fe lx 4wd with the 2.7l engine. almost from the time i purchased the vehicle...
4
~ 75 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the springs...
3
~ 107667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the left (driver side) quarter panel glass (non opening) dropped out of the car while it was sitting stationary in...
3
~ 70416 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle the vehicle would...
3
~ 32500 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
while driving to work vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly i stepped hard on the brake pedal i was...
3
~ 101966 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. the contact heard a noise similar to liquid touching a hot surface....
3
~ 46667 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
everytime i refuel my 04 hyundai sante fe it will not start. it takes several minutes before it will stay...
3
~ 53260 miles
SEATS
i purchased a used 2004 hyundai santa fe in aug/2005 from a hyundai dealership (# ). in aug/2006 the airbag...
3
~ 74084 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
about a year ago my passenger side windows would only work occasionally. then the back windows followed suit. then they...
3
~ 89775 miles
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
3
~ 300 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
dt: the consumer stated that he had to have the power steering unit rebuilt on the 2003 hyundai santa fe....
3
~ 51097 miles
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...
3
~ 100766 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
mainly the passenger side rear door and once in awhile the driver side rear door will lock automatically and the...
3
~ 33333 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
my 2003 sante fe's sunroof leaks.no matter if i am driving or the vehicle is parked.dealership stated when i asked...
3
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
while driving at low speed and without warning vehicle will shut off due to defective timing belt. this caused consumer
3
~ 48000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
consumer noticed fluid from the vehicle was on the ground upon inspection of the vehicle the dealer stated the axle
3
~ 44433 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. while driving approximately 65 mph there was a significant loss in the...
2
~ 101972 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i own 2003 hyundai sante fe on june 2008 it started stalling hestitating on the highway it started jerking and...
2
~ 14498 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....
2
~ 27177 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
upon return from vacation power steering was moaning loss of fluid from under front of vehicle. examination revealed loss due...
2
~ 72965 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
contact states: while driving radio was going on and off along with automatic locks. took vehicle to dealer and replaced...
2
~ 11871 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
santa fe has problems with the location of the gas pedal and the brake pedal and the sonata has problems...
2
~ 15000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the night i took delivery of the vehical i had electrical problems this was to be fix by dealership well...
2
~ 2500 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
at approximatlely 50-60 mph the car has a engine miss. car loses power that can last for a second or...
2
~ 6000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
fuel gauge failed to read the correct fuel level in the gas tank. dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times and
2
~ 5 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR
tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. while driving 20 mph the contact heard an abnormal sound near...
1
~ 100000 miles
PARKING BRAKE
my emergency brakes went out while me and my 8 year old daughter was driving down a highway. *tr...
1
~ 72400 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2001 hyundai santa fe. consumer states while traveling the hood flew up and smashed the windshield *tgw the consumer stated...
1
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
3rd time crank shaft sensor went in 1 year/5 months. car only has 60 000 miles. all 3 times car...
1
~ 60000 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
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
i bought this car used from car mart less than a year ago.first my steering was very shaky. it got...
1
~ 106000 miles
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT
i bought this car used from car mart less than a year ago.first my steering was very shaky. it got...
1
~ 106000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i purchased a 2003 hyundai santa fe 09/2007 with 78k mi. in may 2009 i took vehicle to dealership for...
1
~ 81203 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
my 2004 hyundai santa fe had a slow leak while on the highway and i always carried a can of...
1
~ 28000 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
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
i owned a 2003 hyundai santa fe and the heated seat electrical unit failed to shut off and the interior...
1
~ 50000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
drivers seat belt stuck in buckled position. dealer will not repair seat belt. car is a 2004 hyundai santa fe.
1
~ 72000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
no prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. the vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a...
1
~ 65500 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
no prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. the vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a...
1
~ 65500 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
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
brake failure. the rear brake caliper froze/locked with less than 10 000 miles on car since it was purchased new.*ak...
1
~ 9100 miles
BEAD > TIRES
i have had a squeaking noise in the tires for several months. i continued to take it to hyundai and...
1
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
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54 353 miles lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is...
1
~ 54353 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
catastrophic tire failure tire that failed was a bridgestone dueller p225/70 r16 that was an original equipment spare on a...
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
someone turned left and crashed into the front side of my hyundai santa fe 2004 as i was driving straight...
1
~ 18000 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
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tire failure could have caused a severe accident part replaced...
1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving my 2003 sante fe something happened to the fuel lines causing gasoline to pour out of the vehicle....
1
~ 32000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
usually when there are rainy conditons when i am attempting to inititate driving my vehicle i have a problem with...
1
~ 5362 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering problem. consumer took vehicle back to the dealership on several occasions yet...
1
~ 16448 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated the power steering failed. the contact attempted to...
1
~ 77000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
the wheel bearings on the front wheels were stripped. this problem occurred every 6 months. consumer took the vehicle to
1
~ 28000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
i would like to first thank you for taking the time to review this letter. march of this year i...
1
~ 100 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windoe wiper bolt becomes loose on my 2003 hyundai santa fe...
1
~ 10000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased my new car on 02/09/04 at bronx hyundai. it is a 4-wheel drive 3.5 ltr engine hyundai santa...
1
~ 100 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while sitting at a stop on a slight incline with brake engaged vehicle rolled forward. driver engaged the brakes further...
1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
exhaust manifold cracked about 6 inches right down the middle. discovered when car had about 42 000 miles. original owner.
1
~ 42000 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
take a look at where the oil filter is at on the 2001 hyundai sante fe's. the oil filters are...
1
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
2001 hyundai sante fe. when filling the gas tank there seems to be some sort of venting problem that causes...
1
~ 72000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
driving down freeway and driver's window blew in.dealer knows of no safety defects.*ak...
1
~ 1000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
two months after purchasing my santa fe i had to take it back to the dealer for water a water...
1
COLUMN > STEERING
the steering wheel failed to lock once the vehicle was turned off. *jb...
1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...
1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle hestitates on acceleration and cuts off. harness throttle body throttle body sensor compressor egr gasket plugs valves etc. all...
1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
alternator/battery problems: lights dim windshield wiper delay changes speed electric windows slow at times.*ak...
1
~ 3324 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
belt for the power steering has shredded several times since purchase of vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak...
1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
from the first day we picked up the vehicle (6-01-01) the keys stuck in the ignition & we were not...
1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
air intake is located low in engine compartment. in rainy weather water gets into intake and shorts the mass air
1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while placing the seat belt on it broke. consumer informed the dealer that the seat belt broke. *ak...
1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation loses power it also turns off while running and on 2 occassions...
1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
when driving at any speed and without any prior warning steering wheel locks up causing loss of steering capability. consumer
1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
consumer noticed vehicle heater knob was loose. while turning heat on heater it did not respond. dealership serviced vehicle.*ak...
1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
consumer experiencing problems with windshield wiper blades and has the impression that it is a common problem. *la the dealer...
1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
the rear view mirror obstructs the view on the right side which causes the consumer not to see vehicles or
1

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    • ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 2-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...

    • MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

    GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...

    • 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
    • 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
  • Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Flare Moulding Clips - Compatible with: Chrysler, Jeep - Wrangler, Liberty - Replaces OEM #: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AA, 68039280-AA

    Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...

    • Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
    • Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
    • Compatible with Chrysler:...
  • 50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim Fastener, Fender Flare Retainer Clips Compatible with 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma - Replace OEM: 75495-35010 75397-35010

    50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...

    • [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
  • A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash Guards Mud Flaps Mudflaps Mudguard Fender Flares for Car Pickup Truck SUV with Hardware Front and Rear

    A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...

    • Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
    • Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
    • Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
    • Color: Black; Material:...

Rims

  • All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips for Curb Rash Prevention – Universal Fit (Black)

    All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...

    • Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
    • 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
    • Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
  • Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center Caps 4.25 Inch Stainless Steel Push Through Center Caps Car Trailer Wheel Center Caps for Truck Auto Wheels and Rims, Silver

    Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...

    • Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
    • Notable Size Details: the...
  • VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Luminous Skull Tire Air Valves Stem Caps,Night Glow Luminous Wheels Cap Tire Valve Stem,Tire Valve Caps Wheel Rim Dust Cover for Car Truck Motorcycles SUVs (Red)

    VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...

    • [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
    • [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

    8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...

    • Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
  • Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stripe Stickers Car Wheel Rim Stickers,Night Reflective Car Wheel Safety Warning Stripe Decals Stickers, Universal Wheel Warning Adhesive Strips for Car, Motocycle, Bicycle (Orange)

    Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stri...

    • [Package Included] You will get 20 pieces of reflective stickers for car wheels, which are 0.28x3.5 inches in size and suitable for round rims.
    • [High Quality Material] The reflective strips for universal wheels of automobiles...
  • Pincuttee 14pcs Car Decal Stickers,Wheel Rim Decal Sticker,Sport Logo Reflective Stickers,Sport Emblem Car Rear Bumper Sticker,Rear Mirror Decals for All Vehicles(Red,14PCS)

    Pincuttee 14pcs Car Decal Stickers,Wheel...

    • ✔【Material】Vinyl material; Durable, flexible and easy to use, with memory function and stretch ductilit,Which can quickly remove the sticker without leaving glue!
    • ✔【Reflective Visual Effects】These car wheel rim stickers are reflective in the night, making...

Coilovers

  • Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6'-9' Front Bumper Lip Splitter Diffuser Strut Rod Tie Bars Compatible with Most Vehicles [Silver]

    Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...

    • ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
    • ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
    • ?Made with premium...
  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/White

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

    • 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
    • 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
  • Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotive Floor mat (Mats Color 19)

    Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...

    • Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
    • All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
  • Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light Strobe Tail Light Strobe Brake Flasher LED Flash Module Flash Strobe Controller for Motorcycles Cars Trucks Brake Light Tail Stop Light 12-30 V (4 Pieces)

    Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...

    • What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
  • J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK

    J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK

    • Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
    • 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
    • Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
    • Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
    • Fits Conical...
  • JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, Detailing Putty Gel Detail Tools Car Interior Cleaner Laptop Cleaner(Blue)

    JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, ...

    • Safe and Eco-friendly: The car beauty keyboard cleaning gel is made of high quality biodegradable gel material, non-sticky and smells like a light lemon fragrance. It is non-irritating to the skin and is environmentally safe.Cleaning...

Decals

  • 3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal, 2PCS 3.8' X 0.6' Patriotic Stars Stripe USA Flag Car Stickers for Laptop/Car/Truck/Window/Bumper

    3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...

    • Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
    • Quality: High...
  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

    8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...

    • Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
  • Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS Safety Warning Stripe Adhesive Decals, Night Visibility Diamond Grade Reflective Decoration for Bumper, Universal for Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Bicycle

    Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...

    • 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
  • 24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker Large Funny Bandage Vinyl Decal for Car Truck Vehicle Window Funny Decals Automotive Decals

    24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...

    • What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
  • Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car Sticker-Universal for Most Vehicle (Black)

    Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...

    • AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
  • 4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fiber Anti-Scratches Car Door Cup Protector, Non-Marking Auto Door Handle Protective Film, Universal for Most Car Handles (Black)

    4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...

    • 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...


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