2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2003

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

108000 mi

US $1800
In the middle of traffic with 9 month baby and completely stopped. Almost caused accident. Had to be towed. Now sounding loud, squeaking and riding extremely rough. 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $100
Frame on driver's side rusted through and cracked. 
176000 mi

US $3200
Engine subframe rusted through due to faulty corrosion prevention on certain hyundai models with the 2.4L four-cylinder. Hyundai was sued in 2011 for this problem, it was a class-action lawsuit. Had I have known, I would have taken up to the dealership instead of attempting a frame repair. 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Body Problems

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