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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (10%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 143000 mi | The power steering fluid on the car was leaking. A logal garage did a temporary repair with rubber hose, to get me home. Did a permanent repair by replacing the corroded pipe, the following week. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $2500 |
Leaks in low & high pressure lines. Also replace rack & pinion. |
| 128300 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear shocks due to rusted seals causing leakage of fluid. Replaced front struts due to one being busted. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $250 |
Rack and pinion, Power steering pump and lines. Front end alignment |
| 97000 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump |
| 74400 mi C $500 |
I thought it was a transmission problem, turned out that a coupling on the power steering separated and power steering fluid went low, resulting in violent lurching of the wheel when turning. |
| 89280 mi C $336 |
Corroded power steering line was leaking. Power steering system went dry within 15 minutes. Replaced a high pressure power steering system line. |
| 91140 mi C $420 |
Power steering fluid leaking, reservoir went low, pump started to cavitate. Main line from cooler cracked and leaking. Replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $1700 |
huge power steering fluid leak - ended up having to replace rack and pinion steering assemly and pump. Can't complain though as this is the first major repair I've had on the car - ever. |
| 55800 mi C $380 |
Power steering hoses replaced fluid topped up |
| 88040 mi C $950 |
Power steering hose leaking, replaced |
| 83200 mi US $400 |
new steering rack |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Power steering pump leak, replaced. Leak caused timing belt cover to warp and contact the drive pulleys, cover replaced. TB done at same time, cost not included in above price. |
| 97700 mi US $214 |
Bearing was damaged from normal driving, and required replacement. |
| 96080 mi C $251 |
Power Steering cooling pipe sprung a leak and had to be replaced. Most of the amount was labour |
| 102920 mi C $3000 |
Driver's side tie rod Ball joint had play, needs to be replaced |
| 125000 mi US $5 |
Power steering fluid is boiling over out of the reservoir tank. New cap has not stopped the leak. Appointment to inspect the steering system is being made. |
| 126000 mi US $435 |
Power steering fluid was boiling over out of reservoir. Dealership discovered clogged filter in tank and replaced tank assembly. Leak no longer present. |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Noticed groaning rear suspension when going over bumps and during flexing movements (i.e. waves in roadway). Dealer diagnosed as left rear control arm bushings worn. Bushing and control arm assembly replaced, noise disappeared. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 81000 mi US $595 |
fr rt coil spring snapped n punctured my tire. Found out there was a class lawsuit for 01-03 Sante Fe's for the exact same problem n Hyundai would not cover mine. I have the coil spring n pictures plan on goig to lawyer who red this one |
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