2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2011

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24800 mi Brake sensor wasn't working. Car would occasionally be unable to move from neutral to reverse, or vice versa. Turning car off for a few minutes would reset the sensor, allowing you to move to reverse 
101020 mi

C $118
Replaced signal relay - constantly clicking rapidly 
59300 mi Battery light came on. Just managed to drive to nearest dealer. Left with him. Alternator had failed. Took 1 day to get part. Repaired under warranty. 
88000 mi

US $185
Had problems with the blinkers randomly making clicking noise even when the blinkers weren't being used. Dealer replaced multi-function switch in the steering column. 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22947 mi Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Antenna Coil replaced. Keys reprogrammed. 
70680 mi

C $500
replace alterntor 
51460 mi Alternator replaced 
59520 mi

C $500
Driver side auto door lock stopped working 
44680 mi Yellow check engine light solved by brake switch replacement. Subject of a recall. 
12400 mi New alternator installed. Under warranty 
23000 mi 110-V power outlet blows fuse when switch depressed. Appears to be a faulty switch. Switch on order non-stock part. Will not know if successful until part arrives and I install it! Out of Warranty. Replaced switch with new one, still blows fuse when turned on, direct short in system obviously so will not be getting it fixed as not under warantee but it should be! 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14000 mi Starter stayed on after the car was turned on. Eventually it started to overheat and fail. 
24000 mi Starter took too long to start the car -- battery was found defective and replaced. 
14000 mi Brake switch went bad causing the traction control light to come on. It caused the car not to shift into park. 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11160 mi The radio screen had troubles with the colors and sometimes letters do not appear. 
23560 mi Problem: The Shifting stick sometimes got stuck on parking, even if you were pressing the brake to free it. Solution: They changed the chip. 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

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