Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Hyundai Santa FE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 106 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints
- Suspension 13 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
Of the 106 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 106 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe shows a moderate number of owner complaints (106) and a single recall. The most frequent issues involve airbags and vehicle speed control, implying some reliability concerns. Data is somewhat limited, reflecting an average reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$800 | 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 changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Cruise control failures
- Suspension noises
- ABS warning light
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.