2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2003

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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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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 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

Engine not specified

78120 mi

C $700
BOTH FRONT C/V JOINTS CLICKING. 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

151000 mi

US $100
Transmission shifting hard between 3 and 4. Took it in to replace transmission fluid no change. Read online that could be computer issue reset computer and worked fine 
108000 mi

US $275
Right front axle, $275. 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

76260 mi

C $810
Power Transfer Case oil Leak. Remove PTC put a new sealing. 
7000 mi Transfer case leaking 
27000 mi transfer case leaking 
211000 mi

US $330
Hoses that run transmission fluid through the radiator rusted & fluid leaked out. My mechanic called the dealer for parts, they sent the wrong parts, then they sent the right parts. My mechanic replaced them. Herb Chambers Hyundai stinks. 
157000 mi

US $29
Replaced leaky return line. Replaced two seals on rear of transfer case. 
171000 mi

US $24
passenger side cv joint/transfer case seal 
78000 mi

US $200
Drive shaft support bearing was replaced 
100500 mi

US $300
trans pan leak 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

44020 mi

$500
Vehicle developed a strange noise at low speed. Later found out the front axle had a play. Later it was adjusted by the autoshop mechanics. 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $1100
Needle bearings in transmission failed. Had to replace entire transmission with a good used one from a wrecking yard. Transmission was so jammed with metal fragments that SUV would not go forward or reverse! 

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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems

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