2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems and Repair Histories
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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 | |
| 2004 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 16 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 100600 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 100600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
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| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 105000 | 500 | Engine failure. Unable to drive above 40 mph |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 68000 | 368 | new injector |
| Nov | 2010 | 82000 | 350 | no. 3 diesel injector was replaced the abs system is playing up, both front reluctor rings are cracked due to corrosion on the constant velocity joints. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 123500 | 0 | Brakes very poor. Fault determined as severe corrosion to F/O/S discs, causing ventilated discs to split apart under pad pressure. Replaced both front discs and pads. |
| Oct | 2012 | 131000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 65000 | 450 | Broken crankshaft pulley |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 56000 | 260 | Was leaking radiator fluid, needed cabin filter changed. Extended warranty paid for new radiator hose and rental car. Two tail lights not burning. |
| Jan | 2011 | 72000 | 820 | Replaced timing and accessory belts. Repaired leaking upper coolant hose housing. |
| Sep | 2011 | 80000 | 800 | Replaced broken seat belt buckle. Took five days to get buckle. Replaced brake pads, turned rotor, etc. and had oil changed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 82000 | 775 | noise from engine |
| Aug | 2010 | 84000 | 750 | Engine noise |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 66000 | 5 | Passenger side brake/tail light burned out. Replaced bulb successfully. |
| Jan | 2009 | 68000 | 680 | Fuel vapor recovery systems fault. Replace all parts of system. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 159000 | 800 | exhaust system, hole in pipes at converter. replaced converter and pipes back to muffler. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 59300 | 450 | Standard 60,000 mile timing belt replacement. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 75000 | 754 | Crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. Timing belt replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | 165 | Noticed a noise shortly after having the timing belt done. The pulley cracked and it took forever for the shop to find the problem. After 9 days got it back. Les's Auto Palme Ma. only charged me for parts-he did a tune-up too. |
| Dec | 2011 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 64000 | 20 | Replaced both brake light bulbs |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 116000 | 500 | cleaner fluid for windshield was not working |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1800 | lost 4and 5th gear,plus reverse,dealer wouldnt warranty.replaced with used tranny from 2005 santa fe with 20,000miles. | |
| May | 2010 | 600 | loud clunking noise in drivetrain,hyundai dealer said was tranny just replaced,used tran under warranty.took 2nd shop,replaced transfer case.still not fixed.unplugged rear differential myself.runs fine in front drve. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | 296 | Replaced throttle position sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 106000 | 2500 | Leaks in low & high pressure lines. Also replace rack & pinion. |
| Jun | 2010 | 128000 | 3500 | After repeatedly having the vehicle in for evaluation for a transmission "thunk" when cold, it finally failed. AFTER the warranty ran out. |
| Mar | 2011 | 142000 | 230 | Pressure valve in fuel tank. |
| Jan | 2012 | 153000 | 500 | The car starts then stalls. They replaced several parts but I think it was more of a "let's see if this helps." The problem eventually seemed to go away. |
| Sep | 2012 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 85000 | 550 | The heater was blowing cold air, thought it may be the thermostat or the heater unit. Found the problem to be sensors and the repair was made. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 55 | Cruise control stopped working. The dealer stated that it worked fine, no problem. Problem was, in Dec, our 5 year warranty will expire. Still not working. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 860 | Our Santa Fe is a 6 cylinder engine, one was misfiring, car sounded like a motor boat. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 327 | Car sounds like motorboat again. gaskets, engine, tune electronic ignition, remove/replace intake manifold-upper. spark plug wires, platinum plug, ignition wires, coil, pcv valve, positive crankcase valve. cruise control still not working! engine light on, stalls out. Pressure test on cooling system, H/C coolant leak, possible antifreeze leak as well. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 280 | antifreeze problem, leaking. Leak found in car. Replaced pan. | |
| May | 2011 | 260 | Antifreeze still leaking, ended up having to replace hose that connects from engine to antifreeze | |
| Jun | 2011 | 20 | car makes pinging sound when turning left, engine sounds like cans be dragged along bottom of car, nothing found, cleaned & added conditioner to power steering unit. they believe this is the prob. same issue as yesterday, car makes way more noise | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 133000 | 1700 | huge power steering fluid leak - ended up having to replace rack and pinion steering assemly and pump. Can't complain though as this is the first major repair I've had on the car - ever. |
| Mar | 2013 | 140000 | 1600 | part of cam shaft alignment, timing belt, water pump and oil pan replacement/repairs - total of all $1600 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 750 | Car wouldn't stay running after start. Dealer indicated that the crankshaft RPM sensor failed. Repaired under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 500 | I thought it was a transmission problem, turned out that a coupling on the power steering separated and power steering fluid went low, resulting in violent lurching of the wheel when turning. | |
| Oct | 2012 | 79360 | 40 | Loud banging/clunking from rear when reversing, once per wheel revolution. Other mechanics couldn't find a problem. Parking brake was sticking - plate had shifted. Diagnosed by pulling parking brake going forward, resulted in loud squeal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 81220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 140000 | 90 | Driver side window would not go up and down normally. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 48360 | 185 | Caliper maintenance. Removing and lubricating calipers to ensure pads retract fully. This also reduces the amount of pressure I need to apply to the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop. |
| Apr | 2010 | 55800 | 380 | Power steering hoses replaced fluid topped up |
| Mar | 2013 | 66960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | 1850 | Timing belt and water pump. Oil change and alignment and 4 tires |
| Jul | 2011 | 67000 | 250 | Rack and pinion, Power steering pump and lines. Front end alignment |
| Dec | 2012 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 74000 | 1000 | Power steering pump leak, replaced. Leak caused timing belt cover to warp and contact the drive pulleys, cover replaced. TB done at same time, cost not included in above price. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 500 | Alternator replacement | |
| Oct | 2010 | 72700 | 800 | Regular replacement of Timing Belt. Replaced Water Pump while in there. Serpentine belt also replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 79360 | 388 | Alternator under lifetime warranty, battery replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 83080 | 135 | Replace alternator for 3rd time (4th alternator) |
| Mar | 2013 | 89900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Radio replaced due to faulty sound controls (i.e. bass and treble resetting to maximum even when turned down). | |
| Sep | 2007 | 136 | Replaced serpentine belt tensioner due to faulty bearings wearing down the timing cover. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 105000 | 850 | Tailgate lock actuator failed when operated via power locks/remote keyless entry. Required manual locking and unlocking of tailgate with key and would prevent alarm system from arming. |
| Jul | 2009 | 125000 | 5 | Power steering fluid is boiling over out of the reservoir tank. New cap has not stopped the leak. Appointment to inspect the steering system is being made. |
| Aug | 2009 | 126000 | 435 | Power steering fluid was boiling over out of reservoir. Dealership discovered clogged filter in tank and replaced tank assembly. Leak no longer present. |
| Sep | 2009 | 128000 | 400 | Noticed groaning rear suspension when going over bumps and during flexing movements (i.e. waves in roadway). Dealer diagnosed as left rear control arm bushings worn. Bushing and control arm assembly replaced, noise disappeared. |
| Aug | 2010 | 144000 | 270 | Alternator replaced in December, 2008 failed again. Replaced with a new alternator. |
| Sep | 2010 | 144000 | 0 | Clunk in the driveshaft turned out to be a failing transfer case coupling. Vehicle sold rather than face very expensive repair. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Car wouldn't start. Got it to start then stalled when put into drive. Check engine light on. Towed to dealer. Need crankshaft sensor replacement. Covered by warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 82000 | 800 | Alternator failure, along with drained battery resulting from the aforementioned failure. The alternator and battery were replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 92000 | 523 | The entire rear brake system was worn out, and needed replacement. My front pads were also worn due to compensating for the bad rear breaks. |
| Aug | 2012 | 97300 | 214 | Bearing was damaged from normal driving, and required replacement. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 176000 | 350 | warped rotor |
| Jan | 2012 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 98000 | 800 | crankshaft position sensor, O2 sensors, ECM, plugs, plug wires, coil packs, camshaft position sensor, misfire sensor, temperature coolant switch |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | 595 | fr rt coil spring snapped n punctured my tire. Found out there was a class lawsuit for 01-03 Sante Fe's for the exact same problem n Hyundai would not cover mine. I have the coil spring n pictures plan on goig to lawyer who red this one |
| Oct | 2011 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
3-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 68000 | 290 | A/C stopped working. Bought remanufactored one from Amazon and had a repair shop install it and charge it. The a/c still does not get cold and there is a loud buzzing noise when it is on. |
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