2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. Part of Generation 1 — 2001–2006.
Worst 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Suspension:Rear
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 38 | 1 | — | 132,411 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 29 | — | — | 111,004 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 59,376 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 75,910 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 98,992 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 92,134 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 98,189 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 8 | — | — | 44,502 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 8 | — | — | 3,162 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 97,042 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | 1 | 110,333 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 144,054 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | 118,885 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 90,609 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 62,909 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~271,773 vehicles.
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 Âsalt 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.
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
What are common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
How safe is the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Does the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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