2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2013

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

3000 mi AC and fan would stop working while driving. It is a known problem for this new model. Dealer immediately knew the issue and replaced a component of the AC/Blower/Fan system. No charge to me. No issues since. 
48000 mi AC stopped blowing cold air. Mechanic could not find problem 
5000 mi Neg battery cable or terminal required replacement because corrosion was building up 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56420 mi Replace back-up camera wiring harness 
50840 mi Cooling was OK on moderately hot days but on the 1st really hot day it was inadequate registering about 70F at a vent 
57660 mi Cooling was OK on moderately hot days but on the 1st really hot day it was inadequate registering about 70F at a vent. Replaced two AC hoses 
76260 mi

C $270
Dealer installed trailer wiring harness failed 
79980 mi Heated Steering Wheel stopped working. Initially thought to be a faulty steering wheel and replacement ordered. Also I reported that the eco system would not switch on immediately after technician checked the system. Suggested the problem might be in the switch system. When the replacement steering wheel arrived I again mentioned the switch. This time I was listened too and that was the problem. After more waiting switch system replaced 
81220 mi When the outside temp was high and humid after a while the AC would stop working. Because the mechanics could not duplicate it after several test in both 2020 and 2021 (at my cost) no corrective work was done until about June 2021 when they finally agreed to look at it further. They did find a problem that needed an unavailable spare part and I had to wait most of the summer with no AC until the part came in. 
16000 mi Replaced auto horn 
29000 mi Low on freon 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

20880 mi Air conditioner not cooling only blowing air. 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

36580 mi Estimated distance available at fill ups shows approximately half of what the original mileage should be ever since the engine light came on. Dealer say it will "reset" itself over time. Seriously? It's a computer and it should'nt take a m 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi

US $114
Battery died. 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

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