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2002 Santa Fe Santa Fe Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 4, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 44 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Santa Fe Santa Fe Trailer, most frequently naming the engine, visibility and driver assistance categories. 45 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine815.1%
  • Visibility713.2%
  • Driver assistance611.3%
  • Transmission47.5%
  • Powertrain (other)47.5%
  • Suspension47.5%
  • Brakes47.5%
  • Electrical47.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 4, 2004

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS SHE MAY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED FALSE HORSEPOWER ADVERTISEMENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AN ECM REPROGRAMMING RECALL WAS RECEIVED BUT ONCE THE REPAIRS WERE MADE ANOTHER PROBLEM SURFACED. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES BUT THE NOISE RECURS NOW LOUDER THAN EVER. THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY. *NM

NHTSA ID
10087431
Incident
Sep 20, 2002
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 28, 2004

NOISE IN FRONT END SINCE JULY 2002. TOOK CAR TO DEALER APPROX 8 (EIGHT) TIMES SINCE JULY 2002. ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2004 I WAS NOTIFIED - SOR # 29180-ARM & RACK,BUSHING TO BE REPLACED PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AS OF JULY 2004 SITUATION IS WORSE THAN BEFORE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED STATUS. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10082828
Incident
Jul 20, 2002
Suspension
Filed Jun 21, 2004

WHILE TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY (STRAIGHT UP AN INCLINE), FRONT LEFT WHEEL AND TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HUB. WHEEL AND TIRE REMAINED INTACT AFTER SEPARATION FROM HUB AND BOUNCED DOWN THE HIGHWAY, INDICATING TIRE PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED ENOUGH TO BOUNCE HIGH IN THE ROADWAY. UPON INSPECTION, LUG STUD BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM THE HUB. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK IN THE HUB THROUGH ONE OF THE LUG STUD BOLT HOLES. THE POLICE CHECKED THE ROAD FOR ANY HAZARDS WHICH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM, BUT NONE WERE FOUND. DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY SHORT DURATION OF INCONSISTENCY OF VEHICLE HANDLING IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO WHEEL SEPARATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
10078575
Incident
Jun 14, 2004
Mileage
63,000 mi
Seat belts
Filed Jun 4, 2004

PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT IS BOWING WITH PRESSURE. *MR UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SNUG RIDE BASE WITH ADJUSTABLE FOOT IN FROST OUTRIGHT POSITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PLACE THE SEAT BELT SNUG, THE ADJUSTABLE FOOT POPPED INTO THE CENTER SLOT. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10076027
Incident
Jun 1, 2004
Transmission
Filed Mar 7, 2004

EXPERIENCED DELAY AND HARSH SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE SINCE 06 JANUARY 2004. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND PARTS WERE ORDERED. AUTO IS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS SHOP SINCE 02 FEBRUARY 2004. DEALER SAYS THE PART IS ON A "NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *JB

NHTSA ID
10060667
Incident
Jan 6, 2004
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 24, 2004

GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS.CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE BUT ISSUE IS TAKING LONG TO BE RESOLVE.AFTER CHECKING NHTSA,REALIZED THERE WAS A TSB ON THE ISSUE(SERVICE BULLETIN # 0340002).MANUFACTURER IS OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT NOT ACTING ON THE ISSUE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10058811
Incident
Jan 10, 2004
Mileage
42,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jan 15, 2004

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 120. *PH THE CONSUMER FEELS HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF HAVING THE CONSUMER AFFIX A NEW LABEL OVER THE ORIGINAL LABEL. *MR *NM

NHTSA ID
10055486
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 29, 2003

RECALL NO. #03V520000 CONCERNING TIRE PRESSURE LABEL: THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BALD. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BALDNESS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE. MANUFACTURER INSISTED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WEAR OF THE TIRE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10052021
Incident
Dec 2, 2003
Mileage
36,400 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0436006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNSTABLE IDLE (SIMPLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTERMITTENTLY STUCK CLOSED EGR SOLENOID VALVE). *TT

0450008

SUSPENSION

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT

0250013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

G SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE. *JG THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 02-50-013 AND 01-50-005 DATED AUG. 2002. *TT

0440007

POWER TRAIN

DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER AT 38-42 MPH. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

0460002

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE RIGHT REAR DOOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE RUNNING BOARD COVER. RUNNING BOARD REPAIR KIT INFORMATION. *TT

0460001

STRUCTURE:BODY

RUNNING BOARD REPAIR KIT TO INCREASE CLEARANCE TO RIGHT REAR DOOR. THE RUNNING BOARD REPAIR KIT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.