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SuspensionPart report

2017 Hyundai Santa FE Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 972 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE, 1% of the 972 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“The engine throttles while accelerating and leaks oil and a burning smell comes from under the hood. the smell passes through the air vents and fills the car. I am afraid it might catch fire under the hood. The suspension makes noise and can also feel on the steering wheel. I will appreciate the company if they take safety measures in fixing this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11511091, filed 2023-03, 142,609 miles

“The v6 2017 Santa Fe SUV is advertised in many car magazines and by Hyundai to tow 5,000. Lbs. I told the sales manager the specs of my camper. He said it would not have a problem towing my camper that weighs 3,200. I said if you get it prepared for towing, meaning, hitch, brake box and wire for lights, I will buy it. The deal was made. I towed a few times then had a bad shaking in the rear. The service manager tried to tell me I was towing too much weight. Impossible. It's just me and a small dog. I argued with allen turner Hyundai in pensacola, fl and the corporate office. …”

NHTSA complaint #11374023, filed 2020-11, 37,000 miles

“2017 Hyundai sante fe se, when first purchased I felt hesitation, according to dealer they was a update for the computer, I took it in for update which actually did not make a difference. At times when getting in vehicle to drive off and put in gear it would not move. Took to dealer for service tech drove car home and stated that there was no issues. After that I stopped using vehicle. I sent Hyundai consumer affairs a complaint and they brushed it off. Since I didnt buy the vehicle at the dealer I took for service they could not give me a loner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11099204, filed 2018-06, 20,000 miles

“On may 31st I purchase a new Santa Fe sport awd 2017 - 21 days after drving the card the dashboard light where coming on for tracking control and downward shifting - when I originally called the dealership I was told maybe I went through a large puddle if they come on again call them back - within three hours of hanging up the phone the same problem started again - I called the dealership - and brought the car in they kept the car for a month stating a master technician from Hyundai was looking into it, but they see where there was an issue with the shift. …”

NHTSA complaint #11021825, filed 2017-09, 8,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer recommended that a fuel additive be added to the fuel tank, but that did not help. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10957910, filed 2017-03, 12,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202532%
202211%
202010%
201910%
2017101%
201621%
201521%
201461%
2013234%
2012144%
2011169%
2010145%
200982%
2008112%
2007304%
20061312%
20052110%
20046923%
20035618%
20025936%
20017636%

Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine
651 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
166 complaints
Other or unknown
96 complaints
Electrical system
70 complaints
Fuel system
62 complaints
Brakes
59 complaints
Vehicle speed control
54 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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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