The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Santa Fe · 2004
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 15 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,200 and 111,800 miles. Median 72,500, from 248 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 91,300 | 68,000–116,000 | 57 |
| Airbags | 90,400 | 61,000–140,000 | 35 |
| Speed control | 69,500 | 5,000–117,000 | 33 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 124,300 | 98,000–155,800 | 18 |
| Brakes | 34,000 | 6,800–63,000 | 17 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 23% |
| Speed control | 22% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Airbags | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 32 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
14V435000 Jul 2014 Suspension / Front / Springs / Coil Springs
Defect. 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 s
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.
04V131000 Mar 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
Defect. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Risk. IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
03V520000 Dec 2003 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk. THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Manufacturer communications 77
Hyundai filed 77 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Automatic transaxle oil leak between transaxle and transfer case
- Radiator fan motor connector service part
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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