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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 93 repairs.
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 148800 mi C $2200 |
replaced rear shocks and front ball joints |
| 150140 mi C $1000 |
Replaced Rack & Pinion |
| 150660 mi C $500 |
Replaced front shocks |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $7 |
Noise from power steering pump caused by plugged filter screen in fluid reservoir. Removed reservoir, cleaand screen, replaced fluid. Problem solved. |
| 170100 mi US $350 |
bushings on sway bar worn...replaced |
| 113500 mi | Noticed slack steering. Local shop found that steering shaft rusted away. Posed a danger. Discovered recall, Hyundai paid for the repair. |
| 116700 mi US $400 |
Replaced return power steering line |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 185000 mi US $630 |
Replace front struts |
| 143000 mi US $377 |
Left front wheel bearing failed |
| 121000 mi | noise in rear of vehicle, replaced sway bar with kit. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48360 mi $1000 |
Also, steering wheel rack mounting had to be replaced |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 160000 mi US $100 |
Sway bar links replaced. |
| 104700 mi US $70 |
The high pressure hose for the power steering pump started leaking fluid to the point that I was having to fill the power steering reservoir every two weeks. |
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