2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2005

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

210800 mi

€500
Turbo broke filling the chambers with oil. Complete loss of engine oil within minutes during a Spain trip. Because of high transport costs and a highly incompetent mechanic, I gave up on that car and bought the same model again. 
166780 mi

€50
camshaft sensor 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98000 mi

US $100
replaced timing belt and spark plugs 
140900 mi

US $90
Replaced worn spark plugs and ignition wires. 
53900 mi

US $350
Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced. 
54000 mi

US $618
Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires. 
71000 mi

US $800
Ignition coils and ignition wires failed. All needed replaced, plus spark plugs. Engine was "missing", then check engine light came on. Parts replaced, drive 1 mile, then check engine came on again. Some hose blew and needed replaced. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

147000 mi The radiator had to be replaced; it was leaking a non-trivial amount. 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66800 mi

US $620
During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced. 
84000 mi

US $255
Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner. 
86000 mi

US $6500
Initial diagnosis was jumped timing. Engine seized and had to be replaced with remanufactured engine. 
86000 mi Oil leak from perforated cam seal. 
81220 mi

C $95
Vacuum Hose detatched 
120000 mi

US $750
Purchased new on 4/3. By 4/15 had check engine light come on while driving and engine seized. Used engine replaced under warranty. On new "old" engine replaced timing belt, valve cover gaskets, camshaft sensor, oil pan gasket, thermo,plgs 

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems

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