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
"Have had the car aligned twice, and it will need it again after strut replacement"
Vard N., CO (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Seems to get out of alignment fairly easy. Have tires rotated and balance every three months as tires becoming more expensive"
Gene H., MO (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Front left tire out of alignment (toe)"
Anonymous, UT (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"The front coil springs were recently replaced under a safety recall for premature rusting that could cause the spring to break. 2 weeks later a dry creaking noise started in the front end. Told by dealer that the ball joints needed to be replaced. Scheduled to be done next week. Seems a little too coincidental to me"
D C., ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"My upper ball joint on driver's side had enough play that it wouldn't pass inspection at 25000 miles"
Anonymous, RI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Large clunk on passenger side, dealer fixed"
Larry B., ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"the ball joints on the left front were replaced"
Anonymous, WI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Right side ball joint proved defective at about 60,000 miles. Dealership repaired it under warranty. I credit my local Goodyear dealer for spotting the problem during routine maintenance"
Anonymous, IL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Driver's side ball joint was replaced at 77,000 miles. Driver's side front axle leaking grease at 83,000, aftermarket replacement part not available. Dealer only availability"
Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"All have to be replaced at this mileage. Extra expense for older cars"
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Seems a Hyundai defect on ball joints on Santa Fe. Not covered by warranty."
Anonymous, (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Right front needed replacing. Covered by warranty"
Anonymous, WI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Overall, the suspension on my Santa Fe is not very poor. Most of the major suspension components have failed over the past few years. It's not a bad vehicle, but these components are definitely inferior and fail long before they should."
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Front end was making some weird noises clunking sound"
Anonymous, AB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Right front needed replacing. Covered by warranty"
Anonymous, WI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"the leek in thepower steering caused it to be replaced"
Anonymous, PA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The pump was failing and beginning to leak."
Anonymous, OR (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"High pressure line corroded causing a loss of power steering fluid."
Anonymous, FL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"power steering pump had to be replaced"
Anonymous, PA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The power steering pump was failing, making noise and beginning to leak."
Anonymous, OR (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Twice since we've owned this vehicle the steering has gone. Pump issue. Under warranty so fixed quickly for free"
Lynn M., MA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Both metal and flexible steering pump ose had to be replaced and then the steering rack broke, total repair bill $1350 using used rack and 3rd party hose"
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The bearings in the power steering pump were worn to the point where the pump had to be replaced."
Anonymous, OR (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Service station indicated both front struts required replacement. Under extended warranty, dealer replaced left strut at no cost to me. Dealer contradicted service station, indicating that right strut did not require replacement"
Thomas C., NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Cracked strut, was replaced under warranty"
James A., AB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Recall notice"
Anonymous, WA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Experienced clunking sound when driving on an irregular surface (pothole, driveway easement, etc.). Resolved thru replacement after one month."
Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The problem was noise going over bumps. Dealer replaced ball joints and control arm bushing but this did not correct the problem. Finally the strut mount and this corrected the problem."
Anonymous, OH (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"My auto service station recommended changing both the struts because the front right was leaking"
Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Started at 75000 miles. Had to replace the two front struts. Now the back struts are squeaking."
Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Front end was making some weird clunking sounds"
Anonymous, AB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Front struts need to be replaced at 77,000 miles, not under warranty"
Vard N., CO (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Terrible noisy rough ride. Has been like this since we bought it. Dealer says nothing is wrong"
Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"right front strut was replaced due to a leak. the problem has been rectified"
Anonymous, MB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Front shock found failed during alternator repair"
Anonymous, AB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The struts were causing the rattles. It took two visits to the dealer to diagnose the correct problem. After the struts were replaced it felt and sounded like a new car."
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"right front strut broke. Could not safely drive vehicle"
Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Normal used after 8 years..."
Anonymous, QC (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"During a scheduled maintenance, the mechanic informed me that the right front strut was failing. I noticed no difference in the car's performance. Nevertheless, Hyundai replaced the struct under warranty."
Thomas C., NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Coil springs were replaced under factory recall for premature rusting."
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Strut was making noises"
Jeffery G., WI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"spring went through strut bottom, basically preventing use without damaging the tire."
William G., NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Front springs replaced under recall notice for premature rusting leading to possible failure in wintry areas using road salt,etc"
D C., ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"the spring issue was a safety factory recall,I had no problems with the vehicle"
Joseph A., ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Both springs snapped in half"
Anonymous, MA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"terrible rough bumpy ride since we bought it"
Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Tension rods failed"
Patsy C., IL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"A steering/ignition problem. Experienced increasing difficulty in turning ignition key. Hyundai said it was not aware of problem and dealer was unsure despite comments on internet about the issue. Eventually, the system would not work at all so car was towed to dealer and ignition switch replaced at considerable cost"
David H., ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)"Required replacement"
Stephen P., TX (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"sway bar links replaced"
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"A clip was missing from the steering system"
R D., VA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"The axle was replaced by the dealer"
Anonymous, OH (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"A sway bar failed and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, UT (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Original tie rods were failing causing the front suspension to jolt when encountering potholes or uneven surfaces."
Thomas C., NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"While dealer was performing 4 wheel alignment the left front inner tie rod had excessive play. (56,000 miles)"
Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Just regular wear. Slight looseness in right front tie rod. I think AWD is harder on steering parts."
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)"Purchased new Continental tires for the front. Tires wore badly after 5,000 miles. Replaced tires under warranty after six months."
Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Both front tires were worn down thru tread ... only on the insides of tires"
Anonymous, WI (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)"Failed wheel bearing at only 30k miles. Replace under warrantee"
Anonymous, UT (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)
"Needed alighning"
Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)