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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%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 59 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
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011210000 miUS $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 California, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013129000 mi | Attempted to get the AC repaired. Shop blew up the AC itself by pumping air instead of Freon through it. They kept spraying the engine compartment w/brake cleaner which I believe softened the transmission lines & caused a leak in those lines 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. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201591000 miUS $650 | Catalytic converter replaced | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201195000 miUS $2000 | Steerring went out. Steering rack and both steering fluid hoses replaced. | ||
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Bulgaria Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014133920 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
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Costa Rica Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201399200 mi$112 | replace the bearing assembly for AC pully that was noisy & probably would have seized up and destroyed the serpentine belt + replaced the resistor for the blower motor that had failed thus no blower motor function at any speed | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015112000 miUS $350 | He put in a condensor , charged me 350 and this AC will only blow cold when it's cold outside , not when it's hot . it blows hot air. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2004 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 200425600 miUS $69 | Drivers door window fell down inside the door. Hyundai considered this an 'adjustment' vice a 'repair' as a screw came loose vice something breaking so it was not covered under the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Not a very happy camper about this one. | ||
| Mar 200983450 miUS $179 | Power steering hose ruptured. Cost of repair doesn't include cost of towing to my local dealer. | ||
| Aug 2011115000 miUS $1250 | Loud 'clunking' and other noises coming from front suspension. Dealer replaced both front lower control arms and ball joints. Owner noticed transmission fluid leak under car. Dealer diagnosed that transmission fluid cooler was leaking and required replacement. 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. | ||
| Jun 2013129000 miUS $587 | Pre-sale inspection indicated that passenger size front brake caliper was seized causing pads to drag on rotor and wear abnormally. Both front calipers and brake pads were replaced. Biggest issue I've had with this Santa Fe is corrosion | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201292380 miC $110 | transmission oil lines | ||
| Jan 201393200 miC $170 | oil pan change | ||
| Oct 201395580 miC $300 | REAR Calipers | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States Aug 2005 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 2005 | Throttle Position sensor replaced at 30K. - Under warranty | ||
| Apr 201091000 miUS $110 | Replaced the Ignition coil. | ||
| Sep 201093000 miUS $112 | Power Steering Hose replaced, high pressure side leaked. Power Steering Hose replaced, high pressure side leaked. | ||
| Jul 201198200 miUS $100 | High pressure hose failure on power steering. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011177000 miUS $1350 | leak inside the carburator unit Blower motor shorted out Carburetor buildup causes auto stop when filling up at pump | ||
| May 2011177300 miUS $600 | AC compressor went out, replaced compressor and major connections to AC unit, gave a full cleaning. The hoses to the new compressor that were not replaced sprung a leak within 2 weeks; repair shop did not claim fault; owner paid in full. 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 | ||
| May 2012185400 miUS $350 | Blower replaced | ||
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in South Australia, Australia Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015194680 miA $100 | Aircon ceased working. Whole system was flushed, replaced dessicant bag, regassed. The car had previously been taken to another repairer for regassing, but they used a different, incompatible gas and fouled the entire system. | ||
| Oct 2015204600 miA $350 | No power to air-conditioning. Waiting to have car booked to repair problem. Dealer could not find problem. Self diagnosis found fault in compressor, replaced compressor and regassed and problem solved. | ||
| Jan 2017229400 miA $200 | Replaced failed water pump. Replaced timing belt. Replaced crank angle sensor. Replace lower control arm bushes. Replaced right hand rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201088540 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, | ||
| Jan 201189280 mi | transmission fluid leaking, looks like from cooling lines. to cold to do anything, not ready to pay for it, parked car till spring, put backup on road | ||
| Jul 201193000 miC $100 | transmission cooler rusted elbow, causing major leak. replaced with larger transmission cooler and re-routed the lines. TSB. | ||
| Dec 2012112840 miC $200 | engine crank sensor went bad. had to remove exhaust to replace part. high pressure line blew. have part could not replace it as it started to snow and needed a hoist and warmth | ||
| Mar 2013112840 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 | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014157760 miC $800 | I have replaced rack and pinion assembly. Now after i think about I am not sure my shop did not invent reason for this repair | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013175000 mi | Steering veered to the left. Steering wheel cocked to the right awkwardly and had to fight to steer. Contacted dealer for parts and they identified it as a known recall problem/issue. Vehicle towed to dealer and parts were replaced/repaird | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2010108000 miUS $400 | Replaced High pressure power steering hose. | ||
| Sep 2010113000 mi | Repair shop had replaced high pressure power steering line 7 months ago. The new hose sprung a leak at one of the crimp points. They originally charged me $300 for just the hose, no labor. They replaced the part and labor for free. | ||
| Dec 2011129000 miUS $350 | Replace valve cover gasket Recharge AC - 12 oz r134a Replaced compressor, dryer, etc | ||
| May 2012140300 miUS $100 | Replaced plugs, wires and leaky valve cover gaskets. | ||
| Nov 2013160400 miUS $12 | Right rear shock - upper bushing needed to be replaced. 5 minute job performed from inside the rear cargo area. | ||
| Dec 2015178000 miUS $100 | Replaced both front axle assemblies including inner and outer CV joints. | ||
| Dec 2017190000 miUS $250 | replaced lost key and keyfob | ||
| Apr 2018196000 miUS $25 | replaced rear pads | ||
| Jun 2018198000 miUS $25 | Speedometer sensor replacement | ||
| Jul 2021217000 miUS $20 | Replaced faulty coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Sep 2021219000 miUS $30 | Replaced purge valve Replaced purge canister | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 201199200 miC $400 | rear backing plates, bearing bleeding brake system front brakes, pads disk rear backing plates, bearing | ||
| Jan 2012101680 miC $100 | Ventilator Switch broken | ||
| Mar 2012102920 miC $150 | left balljoint | ||
| Apr 2012103220 miC $70 | alignment | ||
| Oct 2013110960 miC $134 | Change low pressure return to power steering (leaking by corrosion) | ||
| Mar 2014117800 miC $2000 | gas tank leak; refit tank timing belt kit plugs | ||
| May 2014119000 miC $150 | Brake line leak rear Retourne power steering leak Alternator | ||
| Dec 2015124000 miC $160 | crankshaft sensor | ||
| Apr 2016125520 miC $75 | back door cylinders | ||
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
149-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013137000 miUS $730 | Power steering main line leak spraying fluid over engine, making a strong smell in the cabin and also degrading steering quality. | ||
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