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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
981
rank #410 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Fuel/Propulsion System
121 complaints (12%)
Reported harm
42 crashes / 45 injuries
2 deaths; 12 fires

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,227
rank #268 of 4,194
Recalls
6
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
624 complaints (51%)
Reported harm
20 crashes / 26 injuries
0 deaths; 41 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

246

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Top component overlap

Different families

Fuel/Propulsion System vs Engine

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe problem mix

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 121
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 93
  • AIR BAGS 70
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 68
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 54

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe problem mix

  • ENGINE 624
  • POWER TRAIN 149
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 85
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 60
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 56

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (981 vs 1,227). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).