2006 Hyundai Santa FE Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,770 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 have a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. First the driver's side fog light went out, then the driver's side wiper quit and now the driver's side headlight has gone out. The wiper arm has to be replaced and the fog light assembly has to be replaced. I don't know if there is an electrical issue with this vehicle or not. It was bought brand new in march 2006. It has 62,000 miles on it and so the warranty that covers things like sensors and all is no longer valid. I am concerned about this happening all at once.”
NHTSA complaint #10261406, filed 2009-03“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that his windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer stated that the windshield wiper arms were stripped at the point where they were connected to the motor. The repair was not covered under warranty because too many consumers were experiencing the same failure. The failure mileage was 28,770. Updated 3/9/09 updated 03/10/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10251300, filed 2008-12, 28,770 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 13 | 9% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 13 | 6% |
| 2022 | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 19 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 79 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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