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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 254 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14880 mi | Random plastic clicking/knocking sound under drivers side of dashboard (right hand drive vehicle) |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39060 mi | front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle |
| 55700 mi | Replaced driver door rubber sealing. |
| 5362 mi | Squeaking from rear hatch area. Dealer performed TSB 08-BD-008 at no cost. No more squeaks! |
| 60000 mi | Sunshade binding - Dealer replaced sunshade under factory warranty. |
| 6200 mi | Front windows squeak - manufacturer is aware of problem and will do recall when a fix is available and able to resolve. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47900 mi | Rust bubble under rear hatch window. Dealer removed rear window and repainted entire hatch door. |
| 13020 mi | Replace weather stripping around doors |
| 17200 mi | Retaining grommet came out of driver side carpet mat, letting carpet move. Replaced damaged carpet with new carpet mat, under original warranty |
| 15000 mi | weather stripping on all four doors pulled away from body during cold weather and would not stay attached to body after weather warmed up. Dealer replaced under warranty. 2nd time this has occurred in less than two years of ownership. |
| 620 mi | Nylon strap that holds flap when second row seating folded down broken. Seat strap has not been repaired nor likely will be until there is a sufficient reason to bring it back to the shop for something more substantial. |
| 1860 mi | Strap for rear seat flap broken. Repaired by dealer. |
| 4340 mi | Hatch door needs adjustment. Body shop says shims are required and to leave it for a half day. Hyundai will pay. |
| 41540 mi | Plastic seat frame cover came off often. Dealer repaired. rubber moulding on driver side thin and worn had to be reordered wrong coloured part came in defective left front weather strip replaced under warranty |
| 45880 mi | defective catch on ash tray |
| 1240 mi | Third Brake Light--Condensation inside. Unit Replaced |
| 12400 mi | right side lamp over rear licence plate has condensation in the lens. Seal likely gone, dealer ordered part for warranty repair |
| 17980 mi | Cracking noise in Windshield/dash area when turning and going over bumps. Clips broken/loose where dash meets firewall. Dash pulled to repair issue Rubber trim around inside of Door openings had shrunk and come away from the corners.. dealer ordered parts and replaced all 4 door trims. |
| 18600 mi | Vinyl side of driver seat bottom was tearing.. small but noticible.. new seat bottom ordered Rusting from inside out on the back hatch where the bottom of the glass meets the metal. Car into body shop in a week or so. |
| 22320 mi | Rust Repaired Bottom seat cover replaced. Hyundai did NOT reimburse dealer but they did not charge me for the replacement part or labour |
| 44520 mi | Rust showing on rear hatch handle |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 55040 mi | Rear sash replaced due to rust and trunk door refinished also due to rust. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Drivers side visor was loose and replaced. Rear seat cover was fraying at the bottom. Replaced. |
| 34500 mi | Water in passenger front floor. Replaced windshield seal and defective driver and passenger front door seals. |
| 35300 mi | Again water was leaking into the passenger floorboard. Dealer repaired windshield seal again and we will continue to watch for additional leaking. |
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