2003 Hyundai Santa FE wheels problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side front wheel detached without warning. The wheel bearing and hub were replaced by the owner. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…”
filed Jul 26, 2021
“My vehicle calls for a sway bar n link it does not have one or a place to put one for the rear passenger side. When I go over a bump it makes a real loud noise. I replaced both shocks. Noise is still there. There are 4 recalls on this car. Recall #03v030000, #14v435000,#09v123000,03v520000. In…”
filed Jun 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Santa FE | 14 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.