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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 254 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 156 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

Hyundai Santa Fe in Montana, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

17000 mi

US $93
5th front end alignment in 17000 miles. Toe-in will not stay adjusted. Three separate Hyundai Dealers offer no solution or compensation. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Jul 2014

80600 mi

C $280
Shudder at different speeds. Front shaft removed and balanced. Problem is better but not completely repaired 
Oct 2014

83700 mi
Shudder at different speeds. Dealer wanted to replace transmission and transfer case. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nevada, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014

91000 mi
Check engine light keeps coming on. They found a faulty fuse. 
Jan 2015

97000 mi
Gas gauge always shows empty. (even with a full tank of gas) 

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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 Western Australia, Australia
Feb 2008 - Sep 2013
Sep 2009

14880 mi
Random plastic clicking/knocking sound under drivers side of dashboard (right hand drive vehicle) 
Oct 2010

32860 mi
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 mi
Repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve 
Oct 2011

52080 mi
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. 
Jun 2013

66960 mi
Check Engine light came on day after regular service was done. Error showed problem with Swirl Actuator. Issue rectified next day after several fast accelerations, which is what mechanic advised. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

56200 mi

£250
Rumbling rear wheel bearing. Unit replaced. Note: repair cost £250 sterling. 
Apr 2016

62200 mi

£250
Lower ball joints replaced. Please note cost was 250GBP. 
Apr 2017

69000 mi

£100
Split CV joint boot replaced 
Nov 2017

78000 mi
Rubber bushes replaced 
Jun 2018

80000 mi

£750
New AC pump. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia
Jan 2008 - Feb 2012
Mar 2008

1860 mi
Diesel engine noise on cold start 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
Apr 2011

32000 mi
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. 
Jan 2014

58600 mi
Leak from front valve cover on to alternator caused car to stall in freeway left lane. The ECS indicator light and the ABS service reminder indicator light came on then a short while later the engine started losing power. Replaced gasket and alternator. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

24000 mi
Radio was not illuminating display in heat. 
Oct 2009

25000 mi
CD stuck in replacement audio system. Another one ordered. Trip computer not calculating range correctly. Could not replicate. New audio system installed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2016
Aug 2008

5362 mi
Squeaking from rear hatch area. Dealer performed TSB 08-BD-008 at no cost. No more squeaks! 
Aug 2012

60000 mi
Power steering rack leaking - replaced under warranty. Dealer also provided new Veracruz to use since car was kept overnight. Sunshade binding - Dealer replaced sunshade under factory warranty. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

1000 mi
TPMS light on at vehicle delivery. Dealer reset. light came back on within 10 miles. 
Oct 2008

2978 mi
TPMS light back on. Dealer has Hyundai engineer look at vehicle. Replaced module. Light still off after 100 miles 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012

67000 mi

US $140
horn stopped working, had to replace them. Two, high and low frequency 
Jul 2013

90800 mi
replaced front sway bar stabilizer links myself,both sides 
Jan 2014

72300 mi

US $215
E-brake appeared to not release properly thus rubbing and squealing. Don't know sensor by name, had to do with oxygen but not an O2 valve. Check engine light out now after replacement. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
May 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Bad throttle sensor. Unable to accelerate. Check Engine light on. Part replaced under warranty.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

78000 mi

US $550
Fuel gauge sender failure 
Mar 2016

83000 mi

US $270
Removed stereo system and sent to factory authorized service center to fix grinding noise with the 6-CD changer. 
Apr 2017

91000 mi

US $20
Replaced ignition switch to fix intermittent problem with starter engaging when car was already running. 
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $1100
Replaced defective compressor 
Sep 2017

95000 mi

US $1100
Replaced battery 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2010

12400 mi
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?  
Feb 2010

15000 mi

C $86
battery dead over night X3 car wont start checked alternator and battery charges both came back excellent. why is the car dead then? 
Jun 2010

27900 mi

C $200
new key and fob lost previous fob and also the back up one. 
Jul 2010

26660 mi
gas petal sticks. 3 times this has happened. car will start to acelerate quickly. have to slam on break with both feet,need passanger to take car out of gear. dealer said its floor mats. threw them out after 1st time this happened.not mats. 
Dec 2010

12400 mi
currently a new grinding sound so loud and bother some, either transaxle, esc sensor or abs sensor issues (we googled). dealer says its normal dont worry. feel lied to this sounds expensive. (date should say 2011 not 2010) seat heater button wont turn off. drained battery. dealer was surprised it happened. was never fixed. 
Mar 2011

39060 mi

C $196
front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle breaks squeak dealer said needs to be cleaned. will prolong life of breaks. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

155 mi
ON DELIVERY PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT CONTAINED MOISTURE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. 
Sep 2008

6200 mi
Front windows squeak - manufacturer is aware of problem and will do recall when a fix is available and able to resolve. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2022
Aug 2012

14300 mi
Servo door motor replaced 
Dec 2013

20000 mi

US $60
seat heater not working 
Mar 2014

22000 mi
Replaced head lamp 
May 2014

23000 mi
Replaced valve cover gasket 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

101000 mi

US $800
tie rods lower plus alignment 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Mississippi, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2010
May 2010

21300 mi
Lower control arm bolts loose on driver's side front. Caused clunking noise when coming to a stop, take off from stop, and any left turns. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

36500 mi
Horn stopped working. Dealer replaced horn and blown fuse under warranty. 
Sep 2015

51000 mi
Recall. Engine valve cover gasket was starting to leak with potential to drip on alternator and ruin it. Since this was caught early no damage was done to the alternator and only the gasket was replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012

55700 mi
Replaced driver door rubber sealing. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States
Mar 2008 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010

27500 mi

US $29
Throttle Position Sensor failed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

8000 mi
The speakers intermittently stop working. No sound from any system (radio or GPS) comes through. Sometimes lasts for hours. They could not replicate and were not willing to check anything other than connections. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

23000 mi
Transmission was making noise, tech couldn't duplicate the problem 
Aug 2012

24700 mi
Transmission making noise 
Dec 2012

29000 mi
HVAC system was making noise when changing the temperature. Driver's side actuator was replaced. 
Aug 2013

34000 mi
We again reported noise in the transmission, again the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. 
Jan 2018

72000 mi

US $150
Gas gauge was not working consistently, replaced both in-tank fuel sensors 
Apr 2021

99000 mi

US $75
Both front lower ball joints replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
Feb 2010

13000 mi
Power steering gear box replaced Rear washer nozzle replaced 
May 2010

15000 mi
Replaced power steering gear box. 
Sep 2010

17000 mi
Oil pressure sensor replaced Replaced faulty, leaking oil pressure sensor. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

US $650
fuel sender failed affecting gas gage to read wrong 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oklahoma, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2015
May 2012

27100 mi
Drivers power window quit. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2022
Apr 2011

15000 mi

US $100
rear disc brakes squealing. Mechanic cleaned and lubricated the calipers. Sound gone for about a month, but is starting again. 
Sep 2011

21000 mi

US $450
Electronic Stability Control light came on. Brake sensor was replaced and problem is resolved. right rear heat shield loose and making a vibrating noise. Tightened and problem has been resolved. Rust on drivers rear caliper cause it to hang and drag. Needed rear pads, rotors cut and clean an lube everything. I'm a little concerned as the car has 21000 miles on it. However, it does sit outside. squeaking sound with engine running. rate increased as RPM's increased. Power steering idler pulley replaced. 
Oct 2012

28300 mi

US $980
Throttle position sensor failed. Turned on check engine light. Covered under warranty Safety check revealed batter was close to failure. 
Jul 2013

32700 mi
The dealer said the error code was the oxygen sensor and that it couldn't be replaced until it read a certain number. Essentially, they reset the code and did nothing about the gas cap.  Check engine light came on again after putting fuel in the car. The strap that holds the gas cap caused the cap to come loose. I reseated the cap, but the issue did not go away. I cleaned the gasket. Check engine light went off and has not returned. 
Aug 2013

35000 mi
When taking foot off of the gas pedal and coasting, lights would go dim for about a second and then return to normal. This happened repeatedly and would start to drastically drain the battery. The ground wire from the battery terminal was bad. Strange whirling sound when rolling up windows due to issue with ground wire. 
Feb 2014

39500 mi
Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix. The car would intermittently lose electrical power for a split second and then recover. The car was previously brought in for this. The positive battery cable was replaced because of high resistance. Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix The car would intermittently lose electrical power for a split second and then recover. The car was previously brought in for this. The positive batter cable was replaced because of high resistance. Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. 
Sep 2015

52000 mi

US $400
Knock sensor was bad causing Check engine light and retarded timing. 
May 2016

57000 mi

US $1103
Drivers side strut spring broke. Took 4 days to get springs from Hyundai. Replaced struts, springs and did alignment. 
Mar 2017

63000 mi
Fuel gauge would intermittently show Empty. Although the check engine light never came on, it did throw some codes. Both sensors had dead spots. Both had to be replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
Jun 2013

54560 mi
1 front and 1 rear wheel bearing was worn out. Dealer replaced parts under warranty 
Mar 2015

77500 mi

C $300
Replaced front passenger wheel bearing 
May 2015

81220 mi

C $300
Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing 
Jun 2015

83080 mi

C $450
Rear drivers side wheel bearing hub assembly replaced Drivers side inner tie rod was loose, outer tie rod had a torn boot. Replaced both and had all wheel alignment performed 
Feb 2016

99200 mi

C $250
Fuel level sensors a and b replaced 
Dec 2016

119660 mi
Valve cover gasket was replaced. It was leaking oil. Gasket and alternator replaced as part of service campaign by manufacturer. Gasket was replaced by dealer earlier in the year. Defective part 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
- May 2007
May 2007

6 mi
Fix cupholders in rear seats 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Sep 2013
Apr 2008

112 mi
Engine light came on, automatic tranmission code, likely due to a module 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Aug 2009

13020 mi
Replace weather stripping around doors 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

89280 mi

C $200
rebuilt propeller shaft replace cv axle 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

123820 mi

C $400
Replaced Front Lower control arms and ball joints, tie rod ends, Stabilizer Links 
Jun 2017

135160 mi

C $4800
The transmission shifter stuck in Park. Then it stuck in neutral when released with disconnect. The transmission needs replacing. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in District of Columbia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Jun 2015

28000 mi
Rear Entertainment Center DVD screen will not display movie content. Menu will display and audio and video play through system. CD changer failed earlier. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012

86800 mi
Suspension was squeaking. Repaired under warranty 
Jan 2013

112620 mi

C $948
Replace wheel bearing, knuckle and axle 
Dec 2013

118420 mi
Sensor light for fuel level. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2009

21700 mi
Noisy stabilizer link. Repaired under warranty at no charge. 
Mar 2010

28520 mi
Axle noise cured by insertion of plastic washer as per TSB. No charge. 
Jul 2010

33480 mi
Both stabilizer links replaced under warranty due to clunking sound over bumps. Second time for right stabilizer. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - May 2015
Jun 2013

29140 mi

C $1500
Rack & Pinion unit leaking, replacement required. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

30380 mi

C $180
Right side lower ball join wear and loss, cause excessive inside tire wear, similar to negative camber wear. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

36000 mi
Apparently a known issue, bad sensor causing high RPM on ignition, car slams from 1st to 2nd, hard on the tranny. Car may go into maintenance mode. Dealer switched out a sensor, still high RPM on ignition, but not slamming into 2nd 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

14000 mi
Throttle position sensor was replaced Throttle Position Sensor replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
Oct 2008

3000 mi
Keyless remote entry does not work reliably. The range is very variable and I sometimes need to be literally by the door for it to unlock the doors. Dealer couldn't replicate but has it on record. 
Sep 2009

11000 mi
brake noises. problem was corroded/frozen rear caliper slides. dealer cleaned and lubed but advised it will need to be done each year due to salt use on roads in winter in our area. Front brakes also make noise, deal 
Mar 2010

15000 mi
Rear brake calipers froze and wore out pads. Dealer turned rotors and replaced pads per TSB. Problem is caused by winter salt corrosion causing calipers to stick/freeze. Hyundai is aware of problem. weather stripping on all four doors pulled away from body during cold weather and would not stay attached to body after weather warmed up. Dealer replaced under warranty. 2nd time this has occurred in less than two years of ownership. 
Jul 2010

18500 mi
AC temperature actuator is malfunctioning and will be replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2010

19700 mi
HVAC control unit replaced 
Sep 2010

21000 mi
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. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2018
Sep 2010

25000 mi
oil leak from oil pressure sending unit requiring replacement 
Nov 2011

38800 mi
Alternator failed, needed replacing 
Jun 2012

46000 mi
noise from loose exhaust heat shield 
Dec 2012

51000 mi
squealing noise when turning 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2010

24000 mi
Engine surging at light throttle. No code. Dealer talked with Hyundai, which recommended replacing throttle position sensor (TPS). Worked. 
Dec 2012

38000 mi
Front stabilizer bar links were replaced under warranty. Had slight oil leak - dealer found it was valve cover gasket. Replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2014

47900 mi
Oil pan was leaking oil - dealer removed pan, cleaned, and replaced RTV gasket sealant. Right-rear wheel bearing failed (made lots of noise). Dealer replaced hub/bearing assembly. Rust bubble under rear hatch window. Dealer removed rear window and repainted entire hatch door. 
Mar 2018

66000 mi

US $100
Rear hatch lift supports would not raise door all the way. Bought new ones and replaced. No complaints - the originals lasted 10 years. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2010

8000 mi
XM radio inoperative. Ordered new XM radio. Replaced XM radio. 
Nov 2010

17200 mi
Retaining grommet came out of driver side carpet mat, letting carpet move. Replaced damaged carpet with new carpet mat, under original warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

72580 mi

C $1755
oil leak from engine leaked onto alternator and caused it to burn out 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

55800 mi
Throttle Position sensor failed - replaced under warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Jun 2012
Jul 2008

620 mi
Nylon strap that holds flap when second row seating folded down broken. Seat strap has not been repaired nor likely will be until there is a sufficient reason to bring it back to the shop for something more substantial. 
Sep 2008

1860 mi
Strap for rear seat flap broken. Repaired by dealer. Vehicle can be turned off and key removed from ignition with vehicle still in "Drive". Vehicle able to roll if on grade. Vehicle could be turned off and key removed while still in drive. Vehicle able to roll if on a grade. I may not have listed this in proper area. ie transmission ignition or steering??? Fix was in console of gear shifter. 
Jul 2011

23560 mi
Faulty Throttle Position sensor 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jun 2022
Aug 2008

1240 mi
Third Brake Light--Condensation inside. Unit Replaced 
May 2009

9920 mi
Rattle in sunroof.. possible clip hitting metal or glass.. could not replicate enough to pinpoint the issue Metal clanking noise exiting vehicle after engaging parking brake. Dealer could not locate the issue. Told they would try next visit 
Aug 2009

12400 mi
right side lamp over rear licence plate has condensation in the lens. Seal likely gone, dealer ordered part for warranty repair 
Jan 2010

14880 mi
Hose to rear windshield washer nozzle came off under the engine.. repaired. 
May 2010

17980 mi
Cracking noise in Windshield/dash area when turning and going over bumps. Clips broken/loose where dash meets firewall. Dash pulled to repair issue Rubber trim around inside of Door openings had shrunk and come away from the corners.. dealer ordered parts and replaced all 4 door trims. 
Jun 2010

18600 mi
Vinyl side of driver seat bottom was tearing.. small but noticible.. new seat bottom ordered  Rusting from inside out on the back hatch where the bottom of the glass meets the metal. Car into body shop in a week or so. 
Sep 2010

22320 mi
Rust Repaired Bottom seat cover replaced. Hyundai did NOT reimburse dealer but they did not charge me for the replacement part or labour Invertor blown, new one ordered 
May 2011

26660 mi
P2035 TPS or Throttle Positioniong Sensor replaced and ECU updated 
Feb 2013

44520 mi
Fuel sending unit failure Rust showing on rear hatch handle 
May 2013

47120 mi

C $150
Steering rack failure.. seals gave out on passenger side 
Aug 2014

57660 mi

C $200
Link Kit Front end.. expected to fail because of plastic in the OEM parts. All metal installed 
Aug 2016

77500 mi

C $400
Control Arms & Ball joints 
May 2018

97960 mi

C $800
Front struts and ball joints + 4 wheel alignment 
Sep 2018

101060 mi

C $200
Link Kits, wore out again 
Aug 2020

107260 mi

C $800
Hanger bearing went, tried aftermarket shaft, no good. Replaced Hanger Bearing in OEM shaft, kit from dealer 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2009 - Nov 2015
Sep 2011

22000 mi
Hatchback struts replaced - one was leaking slightly. Dealer replaced the pair.  
Nov 2011

22000 mi
Car had surging idle problem when cold. Throttle position sensor was replaced and computer was updated with a flash update. 
Mar 2012

25000 mi
Wheel sensor needed to be replaced. It caused AWD warning light to flash. 
Nov 2014

44100 mi

US $172
One of the front sway bar links was broken. I had both replaced at the same time. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014

34200 mi

US $50
Left Front Camber adjustment kit installed during a wheel alignment. 
Aug 2015

41900 mi

US $150
Heater door motor failed and was replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2008 - Jul 2017
Nov 2008

100 mi
Navigation/Radio System 
Feb 2012

45300 mi
Bearings were replaced under warranty. Worn bearings caused shake in steering. 
Mar 2014

80000 mi
Broken Axle 
Jun 2015

102000 mi

US $35
Replaced headlight bulb. 
Oct 2015

103300 mi
Not sure but dealer repaired under warrenty 
Jul 2017

140000 mi

US $725
Ball Joint needed to be replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2010

16000 mi
ESC off light kept coming on due to faulty brake light switch.  
Nov 2010

27000 mi
ESC light came on, check engine light, and the transmission icon came on. The car could barely run past 5 mph. Had vehicle towed to shop and they gave me a loaner car, the next day the car was fixed. Replaced an ESC sensor. 
Jul 2012

50000 mi
Brake light switch replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

56420 mi

C $45
Rear wheel bearings gone. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Feb 2016
Aug 2008

4340 mi
Hatch door needs adjustment. Body shop says shims are required and to leave it for a half day. Hyundai will pay. 
Nov 2008

7440 mi
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"  
Sep 2009

15500 mi
replaced TPS sensor and reprogrammed 
Mar 2010

21080 mi
replaced both front stab. links 
May 2010

22320 mi
Replaced Left innier tie rod and aligned front end 
Sep 2010

27280 mi
noise while on a trip diagnosed as AWD coupler parts were ordered replaced 4wd coupler 
Oct 2010

28520 mi
replaced both rear bearings.. Said that there was some tire noise. Same sound emenating from rear. 
May 2011

33760 mi
Rear shock was defective and replaced under warranty 
Aug 2011

37200 mi
replaced both sway bar links 
Dec 2011

40300 mi
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 
Mar 2012

41540 mi
Plastic seat frame cover came off often. Dealer repaired. rubber moulding on driver side thin and worn had to be reordered wrong coloured part came in defective left front weather strip replaced under warranty 
Aug 2012

44120 mi
returned after clock spring was replace because SRS off light was on and ABS was engaging...checked connections at clock spring applied stabalant, recalibrated SRS system and road tested. Check Engine light was on. Dealer will order sensors and repair under warranty. 
Sep 2012

44640 mi
repalaced fuel level Sensor A 94460ROA .5 N69 C15 
Jan 2013

45880 mi
defective catch on ash tray defective rear power outlet 
May 2013

47520 mi
Remote starter and door opener module requires replacement. module was replaced with part No.mdlhy1800hds 
Feb 2014

50840 mi
Check engine Light indicated p--87 and P--89 replaced intake gasket so far no re-occurrence. Was told to check if that solved the problem then pay the bill. 
Mar 2014

51460 mi

C $429
check engine light on, gas gauge wouldn't register after a fill-up. The right fuel sending unit was replaced. 
Oct 2014

53420 mi

C $56
REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED BUSHINGS 
Sep 2015

55180 mi

C $1159
lower ball joints worn, replaced both front struts were leaking corrosion on upper and lower rad hoses Thermostat corroded leaking timing cover. parts were not available ....repair rescheduled for later in October 
Dec 2015

56420 mi

C $1439
broken timing cover replaced 
Feb 2016

56420 mi
I was told that the knock in the engine would be costly 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2012
Aug 2009

15000 mi
transmission had to be replaced at 15,000 miles, warped solenoid channel 
Aug 2012

72300 mi

US $400
drivers door lock actuator sticking. replaced latch and actuator 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2018
Oct 2011

43000 mi
No heat driver's side. Bad 'blend motor'. Replaced. 
Jan 2012

48000 mi
R&R of noisy serpentine idler pulley (bearing noise). Replaced with newer version. 
Aug 2016

120000 mi
Fuel pump died shortly after 120K miles. Had the sub-sender replaced at the same time since they were both suspect at this high mileage. Earlier in the week, I'd had two unexplainable stall situations. This time needed to be towed. Rear wheel bearing noisy since about 110K miles. Finally got tired of listening to it at 120K. One noisy, but quite a bit of play in both rears. Replaced both. A hundred miles after the fuel pump replacement, fully filled tank was reading only half full, indicating bad install, float probably stuck under equalizer tube. Will be taking in to fix next week at dealer's expense. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012

11780 mi

C $30
CD changer broke after battery change. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2013

55040 mi
Rear sash replaced due to rust and trunk door refinished also due to rust.  Ball joint replace. 3 recall issues fixed. 
Jan 2022

117800 mi

C $500
Parking brake seized for the third time. seems to be about every 12-24 months Replaced rear shocks 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

94860 mi

C $1000
2 front shocks, bearings, control arm, tie rod 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Mississippi, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2013
Feb 2011

34500 mi
Water in passenger front floor. Replaced windshield seal and defective driver and passenger front door seals. 
Apr 2011

35300 mi
Again water was leaking into the passenger floorboard. Dealer repaired windshield seal again and we will continue to watch for additional leaking. 
Dec 2011

44000 mi
ESC light flashing and Check Engine light on. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced a faulty brake switch. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2012
Nov 2009

32000 mi
Replaced purge valve assembly Drivers side visor was loose and replaced. Rear seat cover was fraying at the bottom. Replaced. 
Feb 2011

60000 mi
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. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

16000 mi
Bad fuel sensor. Replaced under warranty 
Aug 2009

17000 mi
Gas cap wouldn't tighten causing engine light to come on. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

67000 mi

US $466
"Check engine light" on and rough running. Replaced purge valve. Replaced ignition coil for #5 cylinder 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
Dec 2009

16000 mi
new engine (short block) - defective push rod and other issues. Covered in full under warranty. 
Jun 2012

43000 mi
compressor hose replacement 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Jan 2017

US $887
Fuel tank sending unit needed replacement 
Jun 2017

164000 mi

US $257
Just worn bushings. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014

55300 mi

US $93
Broken fuel float 
May 2015

55000 mi

US $200
Axle failed threw ABS code 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2022
Sep 2012

66000 mi

US $100
The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) was replaced. 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $1500
All spark plugs replaced, one spark coil replaced, Timing and service belts replaced, Transmission serviced, cooling system flushed and serviced, battery replaced, all recalls (airbags) and fuel tank sending units replaced. 
Mar 2016

116000 mi

US $300
Replaced lower ball joints 
Sep 2017

147000 mi

US $450
Replaced Front and Rear rotors and pads. Replaced brake fluid. changed oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter 
Jul 2022

187000 mi

US $187
Replaced [stabilizer bar] bushings 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2014
Sep 2008

200 mi
Passenger airbag light stays on even when my wife sits in the car, dealer said she isnt sitting correctly! DONT BUY THIS CAR! Passenger airbag light "off" light stays on even when I have adult passenger, serious safety issue. seems alot of people have reported this. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

20000 mi
The brakes failed to perform on two occasions in the last 5 days. Both times @ low speed, making a turn. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, so they said don't worry brakes on new cars don't go all the way out. Let us know if it happens again. 
Mar 2010

20000 mi
Replaced the Master Cylinder due to inconsistent brake issue. 

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