Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Regular alignment needed to prevent wear on left front tire."
Anonymous, PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Drive across Canada wore out my tires: along w/ new tires I did an alignment."
Anonymous, NB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Both ball joints had to be replaced at basically the same time. It made keeping the car going straight more difficult"
Anonymous, NJ (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"both ball joints have been replaced at least once along with struts and control arm w ball joint"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Car developed "clunking" noise in front suspension. Required rebuild. Cost almost $1000"
Herbert E., PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Replaced left front ball joint. Continuous knocking noise in right front noise. Dealer said ball joint is ok, but noise continues"
Timothy C., ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Ball joints seized preventing proper alignment...Big fix along with rear struts very pricey fix"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"I feel this was routine maintenance because the mileage was high"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"had to replace on both sides"
Ira B., OH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"We have had to replace all the ball joints, never had to do this before on a vehicle"
Anonymous, MB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"both worn, needed replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Part of the suspension rebuild"
Herbert E., PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"rear sway bar bushings replaced $31."
Anonymous, PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"you cannot buy just the seals to repair the leak you have to purchase the whole assembly"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"power steering fluid gets dirty and required flushing and re fill to eliminate noise. 3rd time for this under warranty"
Don M., ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Took vehicle to dealer before the 5 year warranty ran out; they did not discover anything needing attention. 3 weeks later, the power steering began making grinding noises and leaking. I now need to replace the power steering pump at a cost of $640"
Anonymous, AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Power steering pump replaced once under warranty. Now it sounds like it is going again. Same squeal as before when the wheel is turned"
Gordon C., ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"spring around strut broke and scratched into the tire, almost through the fabric"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Noticed a rattle when going over bumps. Shocks needed replacing. Dealer handled in warranty"
Anonymous, MD (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"failed under normal driving, much sooner than expected"
Michael H., MI (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"both front struts were leaking and had to be replaced"
D K., IN (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Struts leaked"
Anonymous, UT (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Makes loud "thunk" when passing over speed bumps"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"replaced both upper front strut mounts may 2015 replaced right front strut may 2014 replaced both rear shocks apr 2013 replaced left front strut mar 2013 replaced strut mount bearings and rear swaybar bushings mar 2013"
Melvin H., NL (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5-L V6)"Wore out quickly"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Replaced both front struts and rear shocks (later). The top of the shock mount was separated causing banging noise"
Anonymous, MB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Struts were leaking and replaced under warranty/5 years or 100,000 km. Dealer discounted the cost for the required 4 wheel alignment"
Denis H., AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The front shocks were replaced at 60000km and 99000km (leaking)"
Tarik A., QC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe)"replaced shocks by dealer and warranty covered it"
Anonymous, QC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"front shocks leaked oil, had to be replaced under warranty"
Haig S., QC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"This is a very common problem for Sante Fe's. Had a 2007 Santa Fe that was returned to dealer for warranty repairs more than 3 time. This 2010 has had 3 repairs to the struts so far"
Anonymous, AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Potholes and other bad road conditions ruined the suspension"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Worn out struts. Finally convinced a dealer that it wasn't due to an accident"
Brian F., AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Right front strut was bad and leaking. May have been caused by an accident in early 2014 that went undetected"
Anonymous, MA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced 3 times since new. Do not last"
Anonymous, AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"2nd set of broken struts in 15 months"
Laurence R., NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Needed struts replaced and was sent home after repairs with loose parts"
Glenn R., AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"One had to be replaced at about 110,000 miles and one at 130,000"
Sue D., PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Both front struts were leaking and were replaced with Monroe quick strut assemblies at a cost of about $700 CDN for parts, I supplied the labour"
Anonymous, SK (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"I knew my shocks etc were getting bad, and when I asked the service centre where I get must of my work done, they said that they advised me 12 months ago of the problem. Not he first time I've brought my vehicle in for work and where I have asked if there were any other issues I should be aware of and they said no, only to turn around and said they had advised me earlier. More a service station issue than the Santa Fe."
Anonymous, NL (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"broken spring"
Anthony W., MI (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Front coil spring broke on the drives side and was rubbing on the tire. This defect was not covered by Hyundai and had to be replaced at my cost"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Right front spring broke & dug into the tire destroying the tire"
James R., WI (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"spring was broken- gently driven car"
Anonymous, NB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Front coil spring broke and was rubbing against the tire"
Anonymous, OH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"There was a recall on the springs. I had already suffered from a broken front spring and had paid for the repairs myself because the warranty was no longer in effect. Amazingly - Hyundai Canada re-imbursed me for the cost I had incurred. I should note that warranty repairs are difficult because my nearest dealer is 600 km away"
Anonymous, BC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"A small portion of a front spring broke and while there was no noticeable droop in the vehicle it was close to puncturing a tire. (It was discovered during a routine oil change in late June 2016, one day before a road trip through the mountains.) Both Springs were replaced at a cost of $1010. In September, based on a recall which had been issued by Hyundai, I received a refund of $753. to cover parts and labour). The remaining costs were for a 4 wheel alignment, "miscellaneous" and taxes, which"
Ross G., AB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"broken spring"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"A large piece of a front coil spring broke off our vehicle. It was a costly repair. Our mechanic said he's been seeing more of this in Hyundais lately & thinks there may end up being a recall"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"front spring broke"
Anonymous, OH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Drive across Canada, some very bad spring roads caused my sway linkage to crap out."
Anonymous, NB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"steering unit replaced 0ne year and 10days ago with an over the counter type, had to replace whole assembly with an OEM unit when 1st unit failed."
Walter H., NH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Small noise in bottom end when driving over bumps. Had small lower linkage replaced. No problems since. Works fine for the last year and a half!"
Anonymous, NS (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Joints were loose causing front wheels to wobble and rattle which was most noticeable over 80kmph"
Anonymous, BC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rack and pinon replaced at a cost for over $1,000"
Anonymous, AZ (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"steering wheel vibration at around 60 mph, turns out needed new tires/balance"
Walter H., NH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Have had tie rods replaced at least twice, In one case had left one replaced three times."
Walter H., NH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"replaced"
Anonymous, NB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"need replaced too often along with broken coil spring and ball joints. And I do not abuse vehicles"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"front anti-sway rod had to be replaced due to excess wear"
John S., ON (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"have had to replace left tie rod twice, and right tie rod once"
Walter H., NH (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Front tie rods failed way too early"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The tie rods bushings needed to be replaced after 9 years."
Anonymous, BC (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Bearings were loud; replaced one front and one rear. Car remained driveable but didn't drive it for safety reasons."
Angus S., NY (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"Tires were badly worn after several thousand Km trip across Canada, did a tire replacement & alignment.. it was needed."
David M., NB (2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)