2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2002

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (4%)

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

129000 mi Attempted to get the AC repaired. Shop blew up the AC itself by pumping air instead of Freon through it. They kept spraying the engine compartment w/brake cleaner which I believe softened the transmission lines & caused a leak in those lines 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $350
He put in a condensor , charged me 350 and this AC will only blow cold when it's cold outside , not when it's hot . it blows hot air. 
99200 mi

$112
replace the bearing assembly for AC pully that was noisy & probably would have seized up and destroyed the serpentine belt + replaced the resistor for the blower motor that had failed thus no blower motor function at any speed 
177000 mi

US $1350
Blower motor shorted out 
177300 mi

US $400
AC compressor went out, replaced compressor and major connections to AC unit, gave a full cleaning. The hoses to the new compressor that were not replaced sprung a leak within 2 weeks; repair shop did not claim fault; owner paid in full. 
185400 mi

US $350
Blower replaced 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

194680 mi

A $100
Aircon ceased working. Whole system was flushed, replaced dessicant bag, regassed. The car had previously been taken to another repairer for regassing, but they used a different, incompatible gas and fouled the entire system. 
208700 mi

A $350
No power to air-conditioning. Waiting to have car booked to repair problem. Dealer could not find problem. Self diagnosis found fault in compressor, replaced compressor and regassed and problem solved. 
101680 mi

C $100
Ventilator Switch broken 
119000 mi

C $150
Alternator 
129000 mi

US $350
Recharge AC - 12 oz r134a Replaced compressor, dryer, etc 
190000 mi

US $250
replaced lost key and keyfob 
198000 mi

US $25
Speedometer sensor replacement 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

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