2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2011

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

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

Other (4%)

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

54460 mi Intermittent rough shifting. Replaced transmission on warranty. 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

28000 mi I was told that my problem was a possible drive shaft. After trying a temporary drive shaft the noise was still there. Then I was told it was possibly the transfer case. Well that did not solve the problem. Hyundai has not responded back yet. The transfer case was replaced. 
41540 mi

C $168
Replace R front axle Hyundai paid for parts ( new Hyundai part 2 year warranty) 
40000 mi

US $500
On turns and excelleration the rear would thump and then shutter. They replaced AWD coupeling under warranty. Said it would have been $1500 otherwise. 
21700 mi Transmission started 'kicking' while shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, reprogrammed. 
22400 mi Transmission 'kicked' considerably from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th, then 'check engine' light. 
26540 mi Significant oil leak after previous work on transmission. 
29140 mi Leaking joint. 4th trip for the same repair. 
53320 mi Universal joint replaced (2nd time in less than two years) 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

20600 mi recalled. car was hesitating and surging 

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems

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