2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2005

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (0%)

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Germany
May 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016

179800 mi

€1400
2 mass flywheel and clutch exchange 
Nov 2016

195720 mi
Diff front bearing broken: driveshafts stuck to the wheels - no way but take axes out and destroy driveshaft wheel bearings etc. 
Apr 2017

210800 mi

€500
Turbo broke filling the chambers with oil. Complete loss of engine oil within minutes during a Spain trip. Because of high transport costs and a highly incompetent mechanic, I gave up on that car and bought the same model again. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Germany
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

124000 mi

€300
back left wheel bearing worn out. the driveshaft head was corroded in the wheel and needed as well to be changed. 
Feb 2018

166780 mi

€50
Through a broken sealing ring water entered the back diff and destroyed the front bearing. Hyundai can neither supply bearing nor seal ring for the 4x4 model. Estimated repair costs at Hyundai: 1800,-€ (part. new diff). Found the needed parts on Ebay in the end. Costs: around 40,-€ camshaft sensor 
Jun 2018

173600 mi

€100
wheel bearing front right 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

154000 mi

US $600
L bracket arm (rocker) that attaches to tie rod and wheel bearing 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Nov 2005 - Apr 2012
Oct 2008

25000 mi

US $300
Transmission fluid was severely burnt (way below normal maintenance time for a flush) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013

121000 mi

US $30
Power steering cooler line rusted - pin hole leak formed and was leaking statically. Replaced line with dealer part. Filled and bleed system. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2010

98000 mi

US $100
replaced timing belt and spark plugs 
Jul 2012

126500 mi

US $500
Replaced both front drive axles due to a high speed under power shimmy that developed. 
Aug 2013

140900 mi

US $90
Replaced worn spark plugs and ignition wires. 
Sep 2013

143000 mi

US $50
replaced under warranty left front drive axle that was replaced one year ago. New units from Advaned Auto Parts were used. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
Aug 2011

53900 mi

US $350
Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced. 
Jan 2012

US $618
Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires. 
Dec 2013

71000 mi

US $800
Ignition coils and ignition wires failed. All needed replaced, plus spark plugs. Engine was "missing", then check engine light came on. Parts replaced, drive 1 mile, then check engine came on again. Some hose blew and needed replaced. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
- Jul 2008
Jul 2008

47000 mi
Front Speakers - Loud music caused it to mess up and making a popping sound when turned up too high. Thank goodness for the manufacturer's warranty so it didn't cost me anything. Have put in after market's since. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Jan 2016 The radiator had to be replaced; it was leaking a non-trivial amount. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2014

120000 mi
Purchased new on 4/3. By 4/15 had check engine light come on while driving and engine seized. Used engine replaced under warranty. On new "old" engine replaced timing belt, valve cover gaskets, camshaft sensor, oil pan gasket, thermo,plgs Picked up vehicle after engine replacement. Ran fine, turned on A/C and vehicle made loud noise. Pressure valve was releasing pressure. Rechecked and replaced fluid. Problem solved. 
May 2014

120000 mi

US $50
Ordered 2 Key Fobs had them reprogrammed to operate on vehicle. Problem with Rear Wiper staying on window. Recommended that blade be replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
Apr 2011

78740 mi

C $470
Alternator Fried = Replaced Alternator 
Jun 2011

81220 mi

C $95
Vacuum Hose detatched 
Nov 2011

84400 mi

C $50
Cleaned and Lubricated Blower Motor 
Nov 2012

94020 mi

C $509
New Struts up front 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
Nov 2011

66800 mi

US $620
During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced. 
Dec 2011

70000 mi

US $90
Driver side fog light burned out. I had both bulbs replaced in one service, since it apparently requires removing the bumper to access the lights. 
Jun 2012

84000 mi

US $255
Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner. 
Jul 2012

86000 mi

US $300
Initial diagnosis was jumped timing. Engine seized and had to be replaced with remanufactured engine. Failure of the input/output speed sensors on the transmission. Happened on departure from prior service visit, but counting it as a separate trip. 
Aug 2012

86000 mi
Oil leak from perforated cam seal. Leak in high pressure power steering line 

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