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%)

Chart based on 447 repairs.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

620 mi Air bag sensor... faulty ground 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

3100 mi

$8
Cargo Cover hooks do not hold the places under rear head restraints, replaced them with the ones originally made for Tucson 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

20460 mi Three weeks ago CEL came out. Dealer found a code they never saw before. Dealer offered to consult the issue with Hyundai Canada and told me they were going to contact me after. They called this week, left message but I can't go to the dealer right now. 
1000 mi The passenger seat belt light indicated that the passenger air bag was not being activated when a passenger was present. Seat module was reflashed. Solved problem. 
3000 mi Driver's door interior door panel had a small tear. Panel was replaced under factory warranty. 
26300 mi Fixed lumbar support on driver's seat. 
26000 mi Seat belts retracting slowly (sometimes causing seatbelt buckle to be stuck between door and car body) 
28600 mi Passenger seatbelt was stuck in the retracted position (repaired after part was replaced) 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

43400 mi Fuel door switch replaced, fuel door not always opening. 
3720 mi headlights to be re-adjusted 
4960 mi Stress crack in windshield. 
46440 mi Support arm for rear hatch had prematurely rusted. 
10000 mi Had to have a complete set of window visors installed. I had ones put on by that same accessory dealer and one fell off completely, and others were loose. They determined that they had a bad lot of them and replaced mi 
15000 mi Also the trim that is in between the front seats is bowing up. It is the part that the shifter comes through and the little storage tray where the buttons for the heated seats and A/C are located. Part ordered. 
11780 mi Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tabs failed to release rails so they could be repositioned). 
28520 mi License plate light cover screws are corroded and cannot be removed to change bulb. Dealer will repair under warranty on next trip (not enough time to complete it). 
31000 mi License plate light cover screws are corroded and cannot be removed to change bulb. Reported to dealer in Nov 09. Dealer was to repair at next visit. At next visit could not remove screws without damage, so had to order new cover. 
7440 mi Far back passenger seat will not lift into position. Latching mechanism that holds it in place will not release when handle is pulled. Dealer noted problem and held the vehicle at the shop for one day but did not fix problem. Another appointment was made. 
9300 mi Cable was placed back into bracket and tightened.  
18600 mi Fixed problem. 
31620 mi  

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi Windshield washers not working. Water tube had slipped off spray nozzles. Mechanic re-attached. 
76000 mi Bought used. On first day having it, car failed to start due to seized shifter cable and started to roll while in park. Had to be towed to dealer, who fixed it free of charge. Running great since (posted in May). 
1000 mi Leaking windshield washer hose 
3952 mi rear hatch handle broken replaced 
128000 mi

US $600
Left & right taillight assemblies were replaced as water seeped into them when tail lights were replaced before. 
116000 mi TPMS sensor on left front tire needed to be replaced due to a leak. The tires were replaced at the end of December and apparently the particular TPMS sensor hadn't been replaced like it should have. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

113000 mi

US $635
Driver's seat would no longer move back and forth. 
3100 mi Right rear door handle and rubber seal 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

13640 mi Cup holder door on armrest doesn't stay shut Gas cap bracket broken Passenger Air Bag Off light displays intermittently with 110 lb adult passenger. Service rep claims that air bag is not designed to inflate for persons under 125 lb. Service rep's claim is incorrect and ridiculous. 

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