2002 Hyundai Santa FE Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was riding down the road and felt the car feel as if it was floating. The next thing I know the car feels like the tire came off and it had. Rusted completely off. I had two children in the car and came very close to being hit in the rear because I lost control of the vehicle. It seems as if it is the control arm bar. This incident happened on gall blvd. Zephyrhills fl.”
NHTSA complaint #11398868, filed 2021-03, 190,000 miles“While driving at 25 MPH, my wife had to hold the steering wheel at 10 o'clock in order to keep the vehicle going straight. The dealer told us that the subframe and controller arm had broke - a recall campaign which was repaired in 2010 (or so we thought). Due to this the car is not drivable and we are told by the dealership that, although the subframe and controller arm will be covered, the damage to the struts and tires are our responsibility to the sum $973.31. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701219, filed 2015-03, 91,000 miles“When accelerating between 30-50 MPH, the steering wheel pulls violently to the right. When the accelerator is released, the tension on the wheel goes away. The front tires wear faster then unseal.”
NHTSA complaint #11209445, filed 2019-05, 168,000 miles“Every time it rains I hear a roaring in the back right tire area. Took back to dealer 5 times they couldn't find any thing wrong. While filling up with gas the engine dies, and is very hard to start.”
NHTSA complaint #10669647, filed 2015-01, 147,000 miles“My 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe is sharply jerking to the right its almost impossible to stop it sounds as if the car if going to fall into peices im a disabled mom with one one the way I can't drive for fear im going to lose the wheel and crash”
NHTSA complaint #11374022, filed 2020-11Related service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Santa FE
59 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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