2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2009

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (53%)

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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.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

138260 mi

A $3900
Previous mechanics did not check or change fluid as per logbook. Transmission failure, replaced transmission 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

83300 mi

US $900
Front axle replaced driver side 
62620 mi

C $578
The vehicle had a vibration between 30 and 40 KM/per hour. The dealer replaced the passenger side axle stating it was loose. The vibration continued. The dealer offered to replace the driver axle at $500 to see what happens. I declined. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

109000 mi

US $500
Transfer case pinion gear and shaft broke out of transfer case housing. Paid 350 for used transfer case from junk yard. installed. It's doing well now. I did change the oil in the transfer case before installing. 
79360 mi

C $1100
CV Joint boots torn so had both axles replaced ( including boots) 
79500 mi CV joint went bad 
63240 mi

C $160
Shift cable seized. SUV would not start (safety precaution?) 
30380 mi

C $427
fluid leaking from left trans output seal. removed left lower control arm and removed axle. replaced seal. 
29000 mi pinion seal leaked into rear diff drive coupling alowing it to slip. electro magnet clutch assembly 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

9920 mi Clutch piston damaged 
7440 mi Clutch replacement done improperly. Back lights turning on each time 1st gear is placed. After going again to the dealer, problem solved, but dealer did not accept that previous repair was done in an incorrect way. 
16120 mi Clutch cable broke twice. Fluid drop because that. Car has to be towed. 
24180 mi Clutch piston again. 
8060 mi clutch slave cylinder noise ( clack ) when pressing/depressing the clutch pedal. Appointment for 7 of July to the dealer..will see the result after 
8060 mi They thought that it was the clutch slave cylinder but in fact as undoing transmission they found that the culprit was the clutch disc, more precise the clutch disc springs. They were loose with a lot of play in the clutch disc case. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

125860 mi axle front right 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

114000 mi

US $400
Replace neutral safety switch 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems

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