2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 11, 2004 · 44 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Santa FE Trailer years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling8
Power Train7 · ~42,000 mi
Visibility7 · ~16,785 mi
Vehicle Speed Control6 · ~2,900 mi
Electrical System4 · ~15,512 mi
Equipment4 · ~26,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4 · ~11,495 mi
Suspension4 · ~63,000 mi
Seat Belts2
Steering2 · ~28,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling818%———
Power Train716%42,000——
Visibility716%16,785——
Vehicle Speed Control614%2,900——
Electrical System49%15,512——
Equipment49%26,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic49%11,495——
Suspension49%63,000——
Seat Belts25%———
Steering25%28,400——
Unknown or Other25%43,000——
Child Seat12%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Structure12%300——
Tires12%36,400——
Wheels12%28,173——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 18 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 182002182003: 182003182004: 720047

n = 44 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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Electrical System · received Aug 4, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10087431

Noise in front end since july 2002. Took car to dealer approx 8 (eight) times since july 2002. On or about april 2004 i was notified - sor # 29180-arm & rack,bushing to be replaced problem still occurs as of july 2004 situation is worse than before. *ak the consumer requested status. *sc *jb

Steering · received Jul 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10082828

While travelling at 65 mph on a highway (straight up an incline), front left wheel and tire became detached from the hub. Wheel and tire remained intact after separation from hub and bounced down the highway, indicating tire pressure was maintained enough to bounce high in the roadway. Upon…

Suspension · received Jun 21, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10078575

Plastic on child seat is bowing with pressure. *mr upon installation of the snug ride base with adjustable foot in frost outright position, when pressure was applied to place the seat belt snug, the adjustable foot popped into the center slot. *sc *jb

Child Seat · received Jun 4, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10076027

Experienced delay and harsh shift into drive and reverse since 06 january 2004. Brought it to the dealer and parts were ordered. Auto is not drivable and has been at the dealers shop since 02 february 2004. Dealer says the part is on a "national back order. *jb

Power Train · received Mar 7, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10060667

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Santa Fe Santa FE Trailer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Trailer model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.