NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Complaints (951)

Analysis of 951 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.

Total Complaints

951

Defect Clusters

7 Categories

Avg Failure Range

77k mi

Est. Repair Cost

$950 – $3,200

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls6 Owner Complaints951

Switch Santa Fe Model Year Complaints

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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

2017 Santa Fe Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Clustered Telemetry

Top Defect Complaint Groups (7)

Ranked by NHTSA Frequency

ENGINE & COOLING720 Verified Complaints

Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving, Abnormal oil burning / consumption, Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing, Engine overheating / coolant loss

Median Failure Mileage77,000 milesIQR: 15,000 – 100,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$950 – $3,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0300 P0171 P0128 P0420 P0011

TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAIN187 Verified Complaints

Transmission Hesitation, Hard Shifting & Slipping Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Hard gear shifts / delayed engagement into Drive/Reverse, Transmission shudder / jerking under acceleration, Transmission slipping between gears

Median Failure Mileage39,843 milesIQR: 3,700 – 95,500 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$1,400 – $3,800 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0700 P0730 P0841 P2714 P0741

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERY109 Verified Complaints

Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight, Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts, Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings

Median Failure Mileage79,750 milesIQR: 26,775 – 100,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$280 – $850 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0562 P0606 U0100 P0560 U0121

BRAKING SYSTEM & ABS106 Verified Complaints

Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Spongy or hard brake pedal travel, ABS / Brake warning light illuminated, Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration

Median Failure Mileage64,000 milesIQR: 5,000 – 100,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$350 – $1,100 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C0035 C0040 C1201 P0571 C0045

STEERING & SUSPENSION70 Verified Complaints

Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of electric power steering assist, Steering wheel pull or highway wander, Clunking / knocking noise over bumps

Median Failure Mileage17,500 milesIQR: 5,250 – 62,529 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$450 – $1,400 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C1500 C1555 P0550 C0051

AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTS42 Verified Complaints

Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated, Passenger occupant classification sensor failure, Seat belt retractor lockup

Median Failure Mileage88,500 milesIQR: 58,050 – 105,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$400 – $1,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

B0001 B0002 B1000 B0028 B0081

FUEL SYSTEM & INJECTION14 Verified Complaints

Fuel Pump Pressure Loss & Fuel Delivery Defect Reports

Medium Severity

Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of propulsion power at highway speeds, Extended engine cranking / failure to restart, Fuel odor near fuel tank / engine bay

Median Failure Mileage18,545 milesIQR: 3,148 – 86,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$650 – $1,250 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0087 P0191 P0089 P0171 P0442

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