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Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe   21 Santa Fes, 3.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 11300 miles

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 27 Santa Fes, 9.9 months of data per Santa Fe, average 15700 miles36
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 32 Santa Fes, 9.8 months of data per Santa Fe, average 25900 miles

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 45 Santa Fes, 9.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 33100 miles

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 46 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 44400 miles

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 53 Santa Fes, 9.8 months of data per Santa Fe, average 60300 miles

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe   16 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 100600 miles

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe   13 Santa Fes, 9.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 95600 miles

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe   11 Santa Fes, 8.9 months of data per Santa Fe, average 116400 miles

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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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