2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2004

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (10%)

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (44%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

82000 mi

£350
the abs system is playing up, both front reluctor rings are cracked due to corrosion on the constant velocity joints. 

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

69440 mi

C $375
Loss of brakes was diagnosed as a leaky brake line. The brake line needed to be replaced and the brake fluid replaced 
88040 mi

C $950
Engine warning light came on. The vehicle wheel sensor was replaced 
84940 mi

C $600
Front brakes we replaced 
79360 mi

C $40
Loud banging/clunking from rear when reversing, once per wheel revolution. Other mechanics couldn't find a problem. Parking brake was sticking - plate had shifted. Diagnosed by pulling parking brake going forward, resulted in loud squeal. 
90100 mi

C $216
Passenger rear brake line failed due to corrosion. 

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

90200 mi

C $898
Master Brake Cylinder was shot. Required either rebuild or new. Couldn't get a good rebuild, had to go with new. Found during replacement of rotors and pads, front and back. 
102920 mi

C $3000
front Calipers replaced 
92000 mi

US $523
The entire rear brake system was worn out, and needed replacement. My front pads were also worn due to compensating for the bad rear breaks. 

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Problems

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