2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2002

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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%)

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 17 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

95000 mi

US $2000
Steerring went out. Steering rack and both steering fluid hoses replaced. 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

83450 mi

US $179
Power steering hose ruptured. Cost of repair doesn't include cost of towing to my local dealer. 
115000 mi

US $1250
Loud 'clunking' and other noises coming from front suspension. Dealer replaced both front lower control arms and ball joints. 
93000 mi

US $112
Power Steering Hose replaced, high pressure side leaked. Power Steering Hose replaced, high pressure side leaked. 
98200 mi

US $100
High pressure hose failure on power steering. 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

157760 mi

C $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 
229400 mi Replace lower control arm bushes. Replaced right hand rear wheel bearing. 
175000 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 
112840 mi

C $200
high pressure line blew. have part could not replace it as it started to snow and needed a hoist and warmth 
99080 mi

C $400
rear backing plates, bearing 
102920 mi

C $150
left balljoint 
103220 mi

C $70
alignment 
110960 mi

C $134
Change low pressure return to power steering (leaking by corrosion) 
119000 mi

C $150
Retourne power steering leak 
113000 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. 
160400 mi

US $12
Right rear shock - upper bushing needed to be replaced. 5 minute job performed from inside the rear cargo area. 

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

149-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

137000 mi

US $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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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems

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