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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has 14 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Suspension
52
Brakes
40
Airbags
33
Powertrain
32
Engine
25
Speed Control
22
Electrical
20
Steering
17
Visibility
14
Structure
12
Other
10
Fuel System
10
Seat Belts
8
Wheels
7

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 2, 2011VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VISOR ON THE VEHICLE BROKE FRO...
Sep 25, 2010VISIBILITYDRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASE THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT STAY UP ...
Nov 6, 2008VISIBILITYABOUT A YEAR AGO, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY. THEN, THE BACK WINDOWS FO...
May 18, 2007VISIBILITYTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR FIXED WINDOW ON THE LEF...
Apr 12, 2007VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD WIPERS BOLTS HAVE LOOSENED 5 TIMES SINCE 2003. THE LATEST WAS ON 4/12/07. THE TIME BEF...
Apr 14, 2004VISIBILITYVEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALE...
Mar 24, 2004VISIBILITYTHE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM A ROCK OR ANYTHING ELSE. THE ...
Mar 6, 2004VISIBILITYWINDOE WIPER BOLT BECOMES LOOSE ON MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Feb 8, 2004VISIBILITYCRACKED WINDSHIELD. *AK
Nov 2, 2003VISIBILITYTHE HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2004 INSTALLED WITH A MOON ROOF WITHOUT THE WIND DEFLECTOR CAN GIVE A SEVERE H...
Aug 4, 2003VISIBILITYDRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AND DRIVER'S WINDOW BLEW IN.DEALER KNOWS OF NO SAFETY DEFECTS.*AK
Jun 5, 2003VISIBILITYMY 2003 SANTE FE'S SUNROOF LEAKS.NO MATTER IF I AM DRIVING OR THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.DEALERSHIP STATE...
Jan 1, 1970VISIBILITY,STRUCTURECONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES, AND HAS THE IMPRESSION THAT IT IS A COM...
Jan 1, 1970VISIBILITYTHE REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH CAUSES THE CONSUMER NOT TO SEE VEHIC...

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