2007 Hyundai Santa FE Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE, 6% of the 684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whenever I need to make turns or park at a slower speed I lose my power steering and it is getting worse. When I talked to a Hyundai dealer they mentioned they have done a recall on the power steering but my VIN number wasn't inclyded.”
NHTSA complaint #11269843, filed 2019-10, 135,000 miles“Loss of power steering when turning. Very hard to turn. At one point it took my husband to help me turn the steering wheel from the passenger seat. Has happened on several occasions. The vehicle has been to dealer numerous times for service for this problem but they are unable to correct problem or find the source of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10382679, filed 2011-02, 10,000 miles“While making a right hand turn going from an eastward direction to a southern direction the power steering on my vehicle went dead, the red driver seat belt light came on and in a few seconds the power steering came back and the eat belt light went off. Traveling at a very slow speed in a rural area of town.. After incident I drove home without any problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10319460, filed 2010-03, 11,680 miles“While making a right hand turn going from an eastward direction to a southern direction the power steering on my vehicle went dead, the red driver seat belt light came on and in a few seconds the power steering came back and the eat belt light went off. Traveling at a very slow speed in a rural area of town.. After incident I drove home without any problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10319458, filed 2010-03, 11,680 miles“While driving through an intersection at approximately 40 MPH my 2007 Santa Fe started to decelerate even as I pushed the gas pedal realizing something was wrong started looking for a place to pull over then all my gauges went crazy fuel gauge showed empty RPM gauge was showing 3000 RPM(engine was off) all dash lights came on and the engine would not start. Oil leaking from front valve cover had shorted out the alternator there for killing my battery. Repair was not cheap”
NHTSA complaint #10915928, filed 2016-10, 171,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10196577May 14, 2021The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 10027907Nov 1, 2008Hyundai: power steering gear box yoke kit installation procedure. If vehicle exhibits a slight rattle noise originating from the steering gear box when turning right on uneven…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 | 27 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 52 | 11% |
| 2013 | 95 | 16% |
| 2012 | 16 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 11% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 17 | 5% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 38 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 10% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
157 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsElectronic stability control
68 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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