2008 Hyundai Santa FE Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“I was backing up to turn around and as I was turning my steering wheel I heard and felt very loud pulsing thumps coming from the front of the vehicle. I got out and saw my drivers side front wheel was leaning out from the vehicle. The arm broke of from my wheel also I found out when I had it repaired the axel also broke!! Good thing I wasn't on a highway or driving I or others might have been hurt or worse!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11374889, filed 2020-11, 80,000 miles“My 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe limited has a vibration between 40 - 60 MPH and Hyundai has not been able to locate the problem. I have been back to the dealer 4 times. They have eliminated the tires as being involved with the problem. Tires and wheels have been rebalanced a number of times including putting on a new set of tires with the same vibration. Most important the same problem has been observed by the Hyundai service department as well as myself on three other brand new 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe's. My car has approximately 1,400 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225998, filed 2008-04, 1,400 miles“Hyundai dealer said my ball joints were bad, $750.00 for repairs, Hyundai has recall I was not notified. Drivers air bag illuminated, going in for repair friday cost unknown. Again I was not notified about recall. I have to pay for repairs because I was not notified about recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10882797, filed 2016-07“Prior to contacting NHTSA we contacted Hyundai and informed them that the bottom of the vehicle has rusted through and we can see the bottom of the interior in this vehicle when the car is on a lift (this was pointed out to us by a third party repair shop and not the dealer). It appears that Hyundai may be concealing data from NHTSA regarding corrosion problems on its vehicles. What is clear is that Hyundai is shirking its safety obligations and will not cover corrosion, regardless of whether it is functional or safety, if the warranty has expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383146, filed 2020-12“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the control arm and wheel bearing seized and were unusually worn. The mechanic was unable to replace the tires due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,644.”
NHTSA complaint #10876209, filed 2016-06, 122,644 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
- 10026549Sep 1, 2008Hyundai: change of lower arm ball joint assembly. The cover type has changed from a separate component to an integrated type.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 23 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 9% |
| 2010 | 14 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 30 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 12% |
| 2005 | 21 | 10% |
| 2004 | 69 | 23% |
| 2003 | 56 | 18% |
| 2002 | 59 | 36% |
| 2001 | 76 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE
273 complaintsElectrical system
74 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsEngine
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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