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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 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

163680 mi

€40
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,-€ 
179800 mi

€1400
2 mass flywheel and clutch exchange 
195720 mi Diff front bearing broken: driveshafts stuck to the wheels - no way but take axes out and destroy driveshaft wheel bearings etc. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

126500 mi

US $500
Replaced both front drive axles due to a high speed under power shimmy that developed. 
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. 
25000 mi

US $300
Transmission fluid was severely burnt (way below normal maintenance time for a flush) 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

86000 mi

US $300
Failure of the input/output speed sensors on the transmission. Happened on departure from prior service visit, but counting it as a separate trip. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems

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