2006 Hyundai Santa FE Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE, 3% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 there was extreme difficulty opening the driver's side front door. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic as well as the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10480996, filed 2012-10, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that whenever there is a heavy rain or the vehicle is taken through a car wash, the vehicle would stall. The dealer advised the problem could be caused by the electrical system getting too wet from exposure to excessive water and replaced the electrical system sensor. Two weeks following repairs, the failure recurred while driving at speeds of 55 MPH. The vehicle stalled and there was no power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328576, filed 2010-05, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. When driving over a small puddle of water,the brakes would lock. Usually when the failure occurs,the brake light and battery lights would illuminate for about 35 seconds and then the steering wheel would lock. After a short time, the brakes and steering column would unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on many different occasions. The technician finally concluded that water was entering into one of the pulleys. However he stated that he could not remedy the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293993, filed 2009-11, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10022202Jun 1, 2007Tailgate garnish contacts the tailgate. Procedures to repair if contact has occured.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 20 | 4% |
| 2013 | 23 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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