2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fes for which no Engine problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Engine problem frequency.
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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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 46 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 44400 miles 48 |
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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. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Western Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 32860 | 0 | Car engine/transmission seems to occassionally hesitate or hiccup at certain times, such as just around the 85kmh mark. Dealer said they reset adaptive transmission and I should be aggressive when accelerating for the next 3 days afterward |
| Dec | 2010 | 35960 | 0 | Repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve |
| Oct | 2011 | 52080 | 0 | Car seemed to hiccup twice when reaching a certain speed linit, around 80 or 90 kph, then gently backing off the accelerator. This time they replaced the entire Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Lost throttle response while driving 50 MPH in traffic and check engine lite came on. Pulled over turned engine off then restarted the car, check engine lite stayed on. Drove to dealership. They replaced the TPS the next day. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 27700 | 29 | Throttle Position Sensor failed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | car wont reconize key when going to start/wont turn over. took to dealer multiple times. not a thing is wrong they say. check the computers they all come back ok, finally after 6 months with this issue they say its the tsc sensor? | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Engine light came on, automatic tranmission code, likely due to a module | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 55800 | 0 | Throttle Position sensor failed - replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 450 | right rear heat shield loose and making a vibrating noise. Tightened and problem has been resolved. squeaking sound with engine running. rate increased as RPM's increased. Power steering idler pulley replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 28700 | 980 | Throttle position sensor failed. Turned on check engine light. Covered under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Bad throttle sensor. Unable to accelerate. Check Engine light on. Part replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2011 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | noise from loose exhaust heat shield |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Car had surging idle problem when cold. Throttle position sensor was replaced and computer was updated with a flash update. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | R&R of noisy serpentine idler pulley (bearing noise). Replaced with newer version. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 23560 | 0 | Faulty Throttle Position sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 26660 | 0 | P2035 TPS or Throttle Positioniong Sensor replaced and ECU updated |
| Mar | 2013 | 45260 | 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. | ||
| 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 Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Engine surging at light throttle. No code. Dealer talked with Hyundai, which recommended replacing throttle position sensor (TPS). Worked. |
| Dec | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Had slight oil leak - dealer found it was valve cover gasket. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Replaced faulty, leaking oil pressure sensor. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | throttle position sensor went bad causing car to go into "limp home" mode repeatedly, nearly stranding me but still allowed me to drive short distances. Dealer picked up car in AM, replaced sensor, and delivered back after lunch fixed. |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 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 |
| Jul | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 15500 | 0 | new engine (short block) - defective push rod and other issues. Covered in full under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Replaced purge valve assembly |
| Feb | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | Check engine light came on and car would not go over 5mph. Restarted and car ran normally. Dealer found TSB 09-FL-004, replaced TPS, and did ECU upgrade per TSB. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67000 | 710 | "Check engine light" on and rough running. Replaced purge valve. Replaced ignition coil for #5 cylinder |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 27300 | 0 | Preventive Maintainace |
| Jun | 2012 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 66000 | 100 | The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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