2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fes for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 44 Santa Fes, 9.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 47000 miles49 |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Radio was not illuminating display in heat. |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | CD stuck in replacement audio system. Another one ordered. Trip computer not calculating range correctly. Could not replicate. New audio system installed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Servo door motor replaced |
| May | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | seat heater button wont turn off. drained battery. dealer was surprised it happened. was never fixed. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | The speakers intermittently stop working. No sound from any system (radio or GPS) comes through. Sometimes lasts for hours. They could not replicate and were not willing to check anything other than connections. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | TPMS light on at vehicle delivery. Dealer reset. light came back on within 10 miles. |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | TPMS light back on. Dealer has Hyundai engineer look at vehicle. Replaced module. Light still off after 100 miles |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 77000 | 140 | horn stopped working, had to replace them. Two, high and low frequency |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Brake light switch replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 28700 | 980 | Safety check revealed batter was close to failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Navigation/Radio System | |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Drivers power window quit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | HVAC system was making noise when changing the temperature. Driver's side actuator was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | No heat driver's side. Bad 'blend motor'. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 15500 | 0 | replaced TPS sensor and reprogrammed |
| Jan | 2013 | 45880 | 0 | defective rear power outlet |
| Mar | 2013 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 9920 | 0 | Rattle in sunroof.. possible clip hitting metal or glass.. could not replicate enough to pinpoint the issue |
| Sep | 2010 | 22320 | 0 | Invertor blown, new one ordered |
| Feb | 2013 | 44620 | 0 | Fuel sending unit failure |
| May | 2013 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Keyless remote entry does not work reliably. The range is very variable and I sometimes need to be literally by the door for it to unlock the doors. Dealer couldn't replicate but has it on record. |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | AC temperature actuator is malfunctioning and will be replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | HVAC control unit replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | XM radio inoperative. Ordered new XM radio. Replaced XM radio. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Alternator failed, needed replacing |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 11780 | 30 | CD changer broke after battery change. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | compressor hose replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Passenger airbag light "off" light stays on even when I have adult passenger, serious safety issue. seems alot of people have reported this. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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