2008 Hyundai Santa FE Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%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 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE, 0% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 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“The rear and drive unit is having issues loud popping sound when driving this is a major safety concern, and seems to be a huge problem across the board as I’ve been reading about on Hyundai forums”
NHTSA complaint #11514518, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10163288Jun 20, 2019This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel…
- 10034232Feb 1, 2010Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. Describes the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain vehicles. The procedure includes installation instructions for dust…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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