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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 3% of all 541 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Santa Fe model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 51,541 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
3% of 541
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
51,541 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 29, 2008, latest Dec 4, 2023.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2008Aug 2008Nov 2009Jun 2016Oct 2016Dec 2020Mar 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Dec 2023; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,541 miles.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most suspension complaints (49), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.