| Issue ID | 1272891 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852938 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/01/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Owned vehicle since new and have had all services performed. Currently 72,000 miles. Car has been plagued with clunky, noisy suspension problems since about 35,000 miles. Noises and ride at all speeds are so bad that this has to impact potential safety. Dealers have replaced power steering rack; pinion; p/s sway bar; link assembly; lower control arm (2x); p/s front stabilizer link; l/f control arm, bolt and nut. None of the "fixes" have lasted more than a few thousand miles, and we were right back to where we were. We are "easy drivers" who do no offroad or rough road driving. Were it not for these issues, this would be a "decent" suv. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E67HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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