2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2009

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (52%)

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51000 mi Erratic fuel gauge – SES light goes on, mileage reported on trip computer goes way down. Known issue with intermittent fuel level sensors, replaced both sensors, covered by warranty. 
62100 mi

US $600
Radio reset on its own, CD player stopped working, refused to eject CD.  
71200 mi

US $650
Radio and CD player stopped working correctly. Would not eject CD's any longer. Hyundai suggested replacing radio head unit at $650. 
10200 mi

US $150
2.5 years and 10,000 miles battery died.Changed battery by me dealer did not have one in stock. 
51460 mi Cruise stopped working. I think they broke the cruise control when they adjusted the throttle sensor but claimed it was due to a service bulletin, but I don't really believe that. 
64920 mi

C $300
Fuel sensors failed, and were replaced. Looking at the old fuel sensors, the small "fingers" that slide on the gauge to measure the level are worn or missing. Apparently this is an know issue with Santa Fe's and they need replacing every 4 - 5 years. 
75400 mi Asked dealer to fix faulty fuel level sensors on gratuitous basis, due to frequency/widespread nature of the fault. They said "head office" would not honor the claim. 
72000 mi

US $10
Replaced passenger side lo beam headlight, also driver's side overhead map light. 
14850 mi Replaced battery, it had a dead cell, done under warranty. Vehicle was in and out of dealer in 1/2 hour.  
44640 mi blower motor was whining at low speeds. replaced under warranty 
89900 mi

C $700
Fuel level sensors 
101680 mi

C $155
Regular log. Cabin air filter 
51500 mi

US $23
replaced left low beam headlight 
121000 mi

US $297
gas gauge giving false readings. Both fuel level sensors replaced 
83000 mi

US $660
Fuel gauge became inaccurate. Two fuel sending units were replaced 
112000 mi

US $25
Low beam headlight replacement, This is the 4th time (in 112,000 miles) I have replaced a low Beam headlight each bulb costing about $25.00 
27280 mi security system fault was cutting off gas supply causing the vehicle to stall seconds after starting. Security antena module replaced under warranty 
73160 mi

C $895
The car would fail to start intermittantly. I noticed when starting, if the icon with the key and the car was illuminated (imobilizer) the car would start. If the icon was not lit, the car would not start. The vehicle left me stranded on a number of occasion. The vehicle imobilizer and antenna (part of the factory security system) were showing an error code. The parts were ordered by the dealer and installed 
53140 mi Need to replace car battery. 
62200 mi

C $150
Needed new battery 
78000 mi

US $600
Fuel tank sensor failed causing fuel level to not display 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

96620 mi

C $500
fuel level sensors replaced,fuel gauge would read only half even when full and check engine light would stay on 
72000 mi

US $178
The front map lights and driver's dome light assembly wasn't working and had to be replaced 
23000 mi Radio would not turn on, had to be removed and sent in for repairs. The technician scratched the dash and that had to be repaired as well. 
65700 mi

US $1400
Fuel sensor was working intermittently, causing the gas gauge to stop working and the check engine light to come one. Sensor was replaced. 
33040 mi Charge System warning light came up. The alternator was replaced. 
93480 mi

C $226
Fuel gauge not working. Fuel sensor fail to one or both. Both sensors to driver and passenger side replaced, and o-rings replaced with OEM parts. 
48000 mi

US $100
Thought AC was not cold enough. Shop thoroughly checked system and found no problem. 
53320 mi Fuel senders were replaced also. 
48360 mi

C $250
Fuel guage level sensor in fuel tank . The driver side sensor failed. I replaced both sensors while I was at it. 
93500 mi Fuel level sensor went out. Registered as empty even after fill up 
24800 mi Erratic ability to start. Replaced immobility coil, problem solved. 
8680 mi LED in fog light switch not working Fog light switch was replaced 
28520 mi usb PORT overloaded, and reset. 
35100 mi CD player quit working 
57000 mi

US $30
Had turn signal light socket replaced 
70700 mi

US $130
Battery from Hyundai refused to hold charge. Replaced with aftermarket battery of similar size and output. 
75000 mi Alternator was deemed faulty upon testing and was ordered to be replaced. 
85800 mi

US $330
Fuel level sensor and check engine light. Fuel level sensor was faulty and providing a fault code and bad fuel reading on dash. Replace fuel level sensors, two, inside gas tank 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

79600 mi

C $550
Fuel gauge 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

21080 mi

C $20
Daytime running light out. Tried new bulb, still not working, traced wiring, found loose connection, fixed and light works fine. 
41320 mi

C $210
Car would not start. Battery cheked and replaced at 44 months, 
55180 mi

C $49
Running light(headlight) not working. Replaced headlight . 
69440 mi

C $636
Fuel guage acting erratically. Fuel level sensors replaced. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

176000 mi

US $35
Low beam went out on headlamp. Replaced and had to order a new dust cover (internet seller) to replace one that I lost. 
4960 mi Leaked coolant gas was replaced in the AC system, but was not covered under warantee so owner paid the full cost of recharging the coolant 
37000 mi

US $114
Replaced battery 
68700 mi

US $100
Fuel sending/sensors in fuel tank. 
98000 mi

US $126
Switch module on drivers door replaced. Rear passenger window not working from drivers switch. 
108000 mi

US $900
TPMS sensors Fuel sending units replaced 
110000 mi TPMS sensor replaced and computer reprogrammed. Warning light returned within 5 days. 
40000 mi elec key lock broken 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

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