2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2007

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

20460 mi Failure in flywheel. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

42640 mi Reversed down driveway noticed oil trail from car. Towed to dealer service dept. Diagnosed that Mainshaft in Transmission had snapped in half! Tranmission replaced under warranty. Refused replacement car - very poor customer service!! 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

91760 mi Turning hard right from stand the motor would stall unexpectedly. Impression something is tightening and not allowing the vehicle to roll freely. Reversing to & from curb would make thump in transmission/drivetrain. Has got much worse. 
93660 mi Hyundia were unable to fix the problem.They now say the car is putting more drive to wheels which is causing the problem. Answer for not being able to fix the problem. It is lemon and no lemon laws in State. 
97340 mi Car now out of warranty and Hyundai Representative has fail to reply letters forwarded. Still not fixed. Drives good in 5th gear which is most of the time but clunking / twisting is when moving from reverse to first or vice versa, or towing. 
98580 mi Car now out of warranty and Hyundai's representative is now saying the problem they have tried to fix is "in short, this binding sensation is caused by the AWD systems". They can not fix. Hyundai have Agent warranty bill $14,500. 
101060 mi

A $380
HYUNDAI built LEMON. Hyundai computer not showing problem yet they have spent at least $14,500 trying to fix the problem. Clunking is getting worse. Not spending anymore on problem. No one wants to trade my car & Dealers recon it is rubbish. 
109740 mi

A $147
The Clunking problem now is showing when slowing just prior to stopping or using brakes which makes it show every time. Problem still not fixed as this garage thought it was the same problem that new parts had already replaced original 
68200 mi Had the car serviced, the same night clutch failed. Roadside assist said master cylinder gone. Car towed to dealer. Replaced under extended warranty 
88040 mi

C $3400
loud bang then only had 3 gear and reverse. had to rebuild tranmission. took 4 weeks to get parts 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

53320 mi

C $220
Oil leak coming from left side of transmission. (Driver side) Happened as a result of dealer flushing the trans fluid. Dealer quoted $2000 for repair of the leak. Took the car to independent shop and problem was solved. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $86
Gear Stick stuck. 
93000 mi

C $1800
Replace CV joint boot 
60020 mi

C $764
CV boots were slightly leaking. Replaced clamps. 
61860 mi

C $500
Leaky differential seal, caused tranny fluid leak. Seal replaced. 
91140 mi

C $125
Clunking noise when reversing. Diagnosed as worn rear drive shaft bolts. Part replaced. 
110102 mi

C $788
Worn inner cv boots 
48960 mi

C $300
Replace front right CV joint boot (had a hole in it) 
97840 mi

C $1200
Leaky gasket. 
9000 mi Mettalic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. 
12000 mi Metallic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. 
14000 mi Replaced bushing between drive shaft and hub. 
88180 mi

C $900
CV joint at front of car broke and had to be replaced. Unfortunately got fused to wheelbearing and that had to be replaced too making the repair unusually expensive. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

142000 mi

US $150
Transmission flush and fill 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems

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