2006 Hyundai Santa FE Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the compressor for the air conditioning unit which failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the clutch in the compressor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465068, filed 2012-07, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the cigarette lighter was activated and once it became hot, it ejected from the holder independently. The contact attempted to retrieve the lighter from the floor to prevent starting a fire and was burned. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology