Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Hyundai Santa FE has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V435000 Front Coil Spring Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V123000 REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V520000 HYUNDAI/FMVSS 120/TIRE PRESSURE LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V030000 HYUNDAI/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 76 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 32 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
Of the 209 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 209 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has significant recall and complaint records, particularly in suspension and electrical components, impacting its reliability. High frequency of suspension issues, notably in salt-belt states, suggests increased maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Spark plug service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive suspension noise
- Electrical issues and warning lights
- Engine misfiring or rough idle
- Unusual transmission noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.