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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, 11% of all 216 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Santa Fe model years. Median mileage at failure: 88,650 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
24
11% of 216
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
88,650 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2006, latest Apr 5, 2018.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2006Mar 2011Jan 2013Jun 2013Sep 2014Mar 2015Oct 2016
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Apr 2018; peak May 2012 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

  1. NHTSA 14V435000Jul 18, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires271,773 vehicles

    Suspension:front:springs:coil springs

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

    Risk: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (11%)
  2. 200614 (13%)
  3. 200749 (7%)
  4. 200815 (3%)
  5. 20099 (3%)
  6. 201017 (7%)
  7. 201118 (10%)
  8. 201222 (6%)
  9. 201340 (7%)
  10. 201413 (3%)
  11. 20155 (2%)
  12. 20164 (2%)
  13. 201711 (1%)
  14. 20181 (1%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20209 (4%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20225 (3%)
  19. 20236 (3%)
  20. 20249 (6%)
  21. 202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 88,650 miles.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most suspension complaints (49), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe concerns the suspension: 14V435000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.