2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2009

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 219 repairs.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

130400 mi EGR valve failure 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15500 mi throttle position sensor shorted caused computer to go into limp mode (no pwr go only 5 mph) 
21000 mi Check engine light always on. Hyundai Santa Fe dealer first replaced sensors. Problem was resolved for less than twenty minutes. Light when back on while driving car home. Fuel pump replaced second and the problem was resolved.  
51460 mi Throttle sensor adjusted and ECM patched. 
25000 mi Replaced throttle position sensor Replaced throttle position sensor 
42160 mi

C $250
oil leak noted 
37160 mi vehicle went into limp mode due to fault tpms sensor 
52700 mi

C $40
Oil leak noted. 
60140 mi Throttle sensor defect. 2bd time for this repair 
75020 mi

C $761
oil pan gasket leak. 5th time. replaced gasket with silicone 
100440 mi

C $800
Fuel pump assembly replaced 
72540 mi

C $100
Oil was slowly leaking from timing chain cover gasket. Took two separate visits to find the leak. Gave an estimate of $1500 to replace the gasket, includes 10hrs labour, and intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, too. Did not have repair done yet - $1500 buys lots of oil 
121300 mi Recall for oil leak. 
5200 mi Oil leak from a seal above oilpan, Originally thought to be a pan leak. 
58000 mi Reported an issue where, while driving, after releasing the gas pedal to allow the car to coast, the engine/throttle surges about three seconds after releases. Since there was no code, the shop didn't treat the issue. 
21000 mi

US $300
Rough idling in morning. Took it to the dealer and they flush the system but it is still as rough idling as before. 
23000 mi Replaced the TPS. 
29140 mi Engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed as an oxygen sensor. Dealer replaced under warrantly 
3000 mi 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. 
121000 mi

US $297
cover and seal for fuel pump level sensors, still showing an emissions leak 
121000 mi

US $475
replace fuel tank filler neck and new factory gas cap 
121962 mi

US $557
still showing eva. leak. dealer final found a crack in fuel pump housing. replaced fuel pump still showing evap. leak, vehicle smoke tested and it was leaking around fuel pump and duel sender seals. also tested a problem with recently replaced fuel sender units. new seals installed and new sender units installed. vehicle still showing evap leak. after further investigation they found a seam leak in the molded head of the fuel sender where seal plate joins to the head of sender unit. fuel sender was replaced and appears to have correct the problem appears crack in fuel sender may have been caused by instat. a number of mechanicca and a reapair shop and dealer worked on this probelm. unable to tell when and where crack happened. Originally only error of fuel level sender code present. 
31000 mi Fuel nozzle must be held at angle to allow fuel to fill. Cannot get fuel nozzle to auto fill. 
70100 mi

US $350
Vehicle had stalled several times in last six months. bad throttle position sensor found and replaced. Had been earlier for issue while under warranty but Hyundai failed to cover. Bad Hyundai 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

49800 mi

C $250
Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor failed 
53200 mi Recall to change leaking valve cover gasket and replace alternator due possible damage due to dripping oil . Also the recall replaced a brake light switch 
66000 mi

US $100
new water pump, gaskets, and fuel sensor 
93480 mi

C $50
Heater core was not heating cabin, raditator coolant flushed and replaced with new coolant. 
73000 mi

US $96
Overheating issue. Replaced thermostat and change oil. 
78012 mi

US $95
Fuel sensor malfunction 
19000 mi Replaced sensor to repair problem with anti-skid system. The 'off' light came on at random times.  
53320 mi Alternator was saturated in oil from leaky rocker panel gasket which was also replaced.  
30380 mi

C $427
left hand valve cover gasket. 
4000 mi Vehicle stalling. Oxygen sensor replaced. Problem fixed. 
18300 mi Faulty Oxygen Sensor causing the Engine Light to illuminate. Engine was rough when hot. 
27780 mi Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and oil saturated alternator, recall. 
3000 mi

US $50
check engine light is on, dealer check out and found O2 sensor is bad. had to order sensor 
44640 mi in for mainte. - service found valve covers leaking hosed off motor - picked up vehicle and drove 25 feet cel on - took back they turned cel off - drove home came back on -took back they order parts - install them -cel not go off - call... 
45040 mi replaced o2 sensor - replaced computer - replaced cat converter and yes the problem lasted for about a month before finally being fixed 
54560 mi Fan relay faulty -replaced Both valve cover gaskets leaking ordered parts 
55460 mi Valve cover gaskets installed. cooling fan caused check engine light to come on - bearings in fan shot 
56500 mi Check engine light on. Dielectric grease added to some connections and grounds were snugged up. 
65700 mi

US $1400
Oil leak from upper gaskest. 
90000 mi Upper oil pan gasket replaced. 
75000 mi Warranty repair on the head gasket. Replaced. 
34400 mi Fuel tank vent blockage. replaced canister and reset code, light comes on again. Took CUV to another dealer and removed blockage from vent line. Code reset and no problems thereafter. 
21700 mi 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 
48320 mi Multiple oil leaks noticed when replacing wheel bearing, had to schedule second repair trip - valve cover and oil pan 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

26040 mi One of the 6 ignition coils replaced under warranty 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi Check Engine light came on while driving. We immediately drove it to the nearest dealer, and they determined an O2 sensor had quit working. Sensor was replaced and problem resolved. 
78000 mi

US $59
I noticed that the car wouldn't start whenever I filled up with gas, unless I pumped the accelerator when turning the key. Mechanic replaced the purge control valve, and this seems to have solved the problem. 
95000 mi

US $300
Car stalled, had a rough idle, had little to no power, and the check engine light began blinking. The local automotive program at the career and technical high school checked the codes and diagnosed a bad throttle position sensor. I had the entire throttle body replaced with a remanufactured one at the school. 
66340 mi

C $395
Check engine light came on, scan indicated purge valve, which was replaced 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $113
engine light went on after service. dealer claimed I hit a rock cracked the evap sys. I took car to 2 other repair shops they found no crack. reset set computer fixed problem. dealer scam. 
105600 mi

US $1500
catalytic converter failed 
22940 mi

﷼500
Loss of power suddenly while driving. Problem with fuel pump which was replaced. But problem recurred and fuel pump was replaced again. Now ok. 
66340 mi

$70
coolant loss, replaced a gasket 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

57040 mi Part was replaced on warranty bought on last maitenance. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automated manual 2WD

30000 mi The engine has developed a noticeable knock. It's louder after the motor warms up. I can hear it when I'm driving if the radio is off. The service tech said everything checks out normal. I am not going to give up until it goes away. 

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