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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (65%)

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $125
Left rear caliper was sticking. Removed and replaced rear pads and left rear rotor. 
126100 mi

US $1
Replaced both front calipers. Had problems with the bolt breaking in the bracket that holds the caliper. 
84000 mi Making a turn, rt or lft, the power cuts out to the drive and the wheels lock in a turned position and the power steering and power brakes are out. Dealer has failed to duplicate three times. 
14500 mi brakes caliper seized pads wearing did not repair not under warranty. This vehicle is a lemon trading it in 
14500 mi Rear brakes calipers frozen and pad & rotors needed to be replaced when traded. 
1000 mi Emergency brake needed adjustment. 
19000 mi ABS light came on. "Brakes" light came on. Dealer fiddled with it then said OK to drive. They returned it to me and lights were out. Still out after 6 day days. 
21000 mi Diagnosis of ABS warning light Dealer replaced defective ABS control. 
50000 mi Something broke in right-rear brake. Required replacement of pads, caliper, disk. 
34720 mi Front ABS sensor defective. CEL came off. Replaced after the part was ordered. Now the cars runs fine. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

143000 mi

US $100
brake pads and rotors 
88040 mi

C $900
Our parking brake cable was broken. Hyundai does not offer a simple replacement cable but you must purchase entire assembly. Expensive, it cost $470 Cdn. Garage charged 1.5 hours. 
89280 mi

C $800
to finish replacement and repair of parking bake assembly, etc. 
1569 mi Jerking/hesitation when braking- open circuit, ESC warning lights were on. ESC/ABS open circuit ECM Upgrade required/ Chk engine light on- Runs rough 
96720 mi

C $245
Dashboard brake light came on, burning rubber smell from rear brakes. Rear emergency brake cable was worn and replaced. 
17000 mi Grinding noise from rear driver side wheel. After driving find that the wheel is very hot and notice a considerable burning smell. Dealer cleaned and lubed parking brake cable. Brake noise. Grinding and rubbing sound from rear driver side wheel when driving. After driving wheel becomes very hot and considerable burning smell. 
93000 mi

C $1800
Replace two rotors, two calipers and four pads 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

138000 mi

US $30
Brake Pads- done at home 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Problems

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