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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 73 repairs.
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi US $650 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 210000 mi US $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. |
| 129000 mi | Blew up going down the freeway. Lost all compression. Note this car was not always given premium gasoline and this may have contributed to it losings compression. It is not fixed yet. parked in driveway. |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 133920 mi $450 |
Cannot ignite engine when cold in the morning. |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93200 mi C $170 |
oil pan change |
| 177000 mi US $1350 |
leak inside the carburator unit Carburetor buildup causes auto stop when filling up at pump |
| 177300 mi US $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 |
| 115000 mi US $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. |
| Throttle Position sensor replaced at 30K. - Under warranty | |
| 91000 mi US $110 |
Replaced the Ignition coil. |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 229400 mi A $200 |
Replaced failed water pump. Replaced timing belt. Replaced crank angle sensor. |
| 117800 mi C $2000 |
gas tank leak; refit tank timing belt kit plugs |
| 124000 mi C $160 |
crankshaft sensor |
| 129000 mi US $350 |
Replace valve cover gasket |
| 140300 mi US $100 |
Replaced plugs, wires and leaky valve cover gaskets. |
| 217000 mi US $20 |
Replaced faulty coolant temperature sensor |
| 219000 mi US $30 |
Replaced purge valve Replaced purge canister |
| 88540 mi | 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, |
| 112840 mi C $150 |
engine crank sensor went bad. had to remove exhaust to replace part. |
| 112840 mi | 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 |
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