Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability through December 31, 2012
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.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | 0 | Engine will hesitate every few days. Press on gas, engine does not accel, just does not go. Engine ck light does not come on. Release gas, press again, engine is then OK. Also door air leak, cruise control works intermittently. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 23000 | 0 | Sensor in throttle body failed putting car in Limp Mode. Entire throttle body had to be replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 6820 | 0 | The Car had blown a turbo hose when pressing the acclerator down on the highway during an overtake. When we stopped the hose outer shell had blown and we had to tape it up until we could get another hose. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 10540 | 0 | thermostat sticking open on heat |
| Mar | 2013 | 16120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 13640 | 0 | Yellow engine light fixed by replacing the o2 senor under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 21080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 171 | replacing a ground wire because vehicule won't start | |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | updated the transition software |
| Jun | 2011 | 17360 | 0 | transmission software update |
| Jan | 2012 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 45 | VERY loud tapping noise at startup. Goes away after 3 seconds. This will re-occur after being off after 3 hours. Either rod bearing noise or lifter noise as oil apparently drains down. Dealer changed oil & filter, could not replicate. |
| Oct | 2010 | 6300 | 0 | Loud tapping in engine with cold startup. Factory rep to listen in October. Noise very minimal in colder weather. Will take back next year in warm weather |
| Aug | 2011 | 16000 | 38 | TSB stated that 1-2 and 2-3 shift points erratic when cold |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 5580 | 0 | Transmission surges, throttle issues and extreme thuds when shifting in slow situations. Software update (TSB). Some improvement, but not completely rectified |
| May | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Recurring problem with transmission clanging into 2nd gear during slow acceleration. Diagnostics done, repair not succesful. |
| Jul | 2012 | 34100 | 0 | Replaced timing chain cover |
| Mar | 2013 | 45260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 209000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 210000 | 40 | cracked exhaust manifold on front bank. used a epoxy specifically designed to repair problem, as a new manifold is pricey. reset fault codes with scanner. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4340 | 70 | Vehicle accelerated after came to a stop. This occurred in -40C temps. The service personnel in two dealership service shops have not been able to recreate the incident inspite of extended attempts to do the same. Hyunda Can involved. |
| Jun | 2012 | 16740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Dealer had a TSB to check oxgen sensor for this vehicle. They had to remove it to test sensor and found no problem with it. Had taken vehicle in to change oil as a precaution to eliminate any manufacturing metal chips that might still be in the oil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 5300 | 0 | Oil leak from a seal above oilpan, Originally thought to be a pan leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 50 | check engine light is on, dealer check out and found O2 sensor is bad. had to order sensor |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Crank seal leaking |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Brought into Jim Pattison Hyundai and they reflashed the ECU. Could not get them to tell me what the code was. The check engine light was on all the time (not flashing) so it was safe to drive to garage |
| Aug | 2012 | 48720 | 0 | Multiple oil leaks noticed when replacing wheel bearing, had to schedule second repair trip - valve cover and oil pan |
| Dec | 2012 | 54560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Vehicle stalling. Oxygen sensor replaced. Problem fixed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | Faulty Oxygen Sensor causing the Engine Light to illuminate. Engine was rough when hot. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 1860 | 0 | Diesel engine noise on cold start |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 75000 | 754 | Crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. Timing belt replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 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 | |
| Nov | 2008 | 7440 | 0 | Scanned No. P300 Checked #08-36-003/cleared code -ok' Dealer on the road said that he would replace the part if he had one in stock. Home dealer said that it "may have been speck in gas." "Return if problem repeats" |
| Dec | 2011 | 40300 | 0 | Check engine light flashing--engine running rough--lost power. Cause P0300,P0304, P0306. Correction: Cleared codes and checked No 4 and 6 plugs Updated ECM and road test |
| Aug | 2012 | 44320 | 0 | Check Engine light was on. Dealer will order sensors and repair under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 44640 | 0 | repalaced fuel level Sensor A 94460ROA .5 N69 C15 |
| Mar | 2013 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Throttle Position Sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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 |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Bad fuel sensor. Replaced under warranty |
| Aug | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Gas cap wouldn't tighten causing engine light to come on. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 16120 | 0 | engine would not accellerate. diagnosed as due to freezing weather. has not recurred. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Oxygen sensor faulty. Caused the car to run a little rough at times and sometimes "jerky". Installed new oxygen sensor. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 1240 | 0 | Engine ran rough-check engine light- ecm upgrade req'd. |
| May | 2012 | 22900 | 0 | Front Valve Cover Gasket Leaking |
| Mar | 2013 | 26040 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Leaking Valve Cover. |
| Dec | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Repair bent heat shield |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Engine coolant leak top of engine. Replaced thermostat and seal. |
| May | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Dealer repaired engine oil leak on front of engine. Replaced seals and gaskets near timing belt cover. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 13640 | 0 | Milage is terrible. 15 l/100km in mixed highway city driving. Service rep claimed that if the computer analysis does not disclose a problem, there isn't a problem, indicating that no condition that might be responsible for the problem was investigated if |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 99300 | 100 | replaced timing belt and spark plugs |
| Jun | 2012 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 54300 | 350 | Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 56700 | 618 | Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 66340 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 67580 | 1300 | Timing belt and tune-up. |
| Jun | 2011 | 81220 | 95 | Vacuum Hose detatched |
| Mar | 2013 | 96100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 67500 | 620 | Timing belt replacement, per maintenance schedule. During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | 255 | Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner. |
| Jul | 2012 | 86000 | 6500 | Initial diagnosis was jumped timing. Engine seized and had to be replaced with remanufactured engine. |
| Aug | 2012 | 86000 | 0 | Oil leak from perforated cam seal. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 56000 | 260 | Was leaking radiator fluid, needed cabin filter changed. Extended warranty paid for new radiator hose and rental car. |
| Jan | 2011 | 72000 | 820 | Replaced timing and accessory belts. Repaired leaking upper coolant hose housing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 68000 | 680 | Fuel vapor recovery systems fault. Replace all parts of system. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | 296 | Replaced throttle position sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Car wouldn't start. Got it to start then stalled when put into drive. Check engine light on. Towed to dealer. Need crankshaft sensor replacement. Covered by warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 56420 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 57040 | 262 | Rad pipe was leaking. Pipe was replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | drive pulley on crankshaft seperated and fell off vehicle |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 65000 | 0 | Engine timing belt replaced.(mileage requirement, did not fail) |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 79000 | 1600 | replace timing belt |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 75000 | 550 | Diesel sound continued for from original post. Was fed up and brought back into shop. They replaced the cam chains AGAIN. This time it worked! |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 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 |
| Jan | 2011 | 176000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 177000 | 1350 | leak inside the carburator unit Carburetor buildup causes auto stop when filling up at pump |
| May | 2011 | 177000 | 600 | Sportsshifter went out while going through a car wash. Car would not shift gears automatically and would never go into 4th or drive. TSB found that eliminated liability to the car wash. Repair shop said car is undrivable without the part |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 115000 | 1250 | Dealer noted leakage from engine oil pan. Indicated that pan was rusting through not leaking from the gasket. This model year had significant recall for underbody rust. Oil pan required replacement. |
| Jan | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 88640 | 0 | seams to lose one L of oil every fill.. went back to dealer and he said, that's normal.. Bullshit.. I picked up plugs and want to replace plugs and have a look at old plugs for show and tell , if clean, then will put a L of tranny oil, |
| Dec | 2012 | 112840 | 150 | engine crank sensor went bad. had to remove exhaust to replace part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112840 | 0 | crank sensor quit after one month, had to get a replacement but made no difference. after troubleshooting for 4 hrs and realizing that the timing belt needs replacing soon and the condition of the all the repairs .. I decided to scrap it |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 129000 | 350 | Replace valve cover gasket |
| May | 2012 | 139500 | 100 | Replaced plugs, wires and leaky valve cover gaskets. |
| Jan | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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