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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 254 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi | Check engine light keeps coming on. They found a faulty fuse. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1860 mi | Diesel engine noise on cold start |
| 32860 mi | Car engine/transmission seems to occassionally hesitate or hiccup at certain times, such as just around the 85kmh mark. Dealer said they reset adaptive transmission and I should be aggressive when accelerating for the next 3 days afterward |
| 35960 mi | Repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve |
| 52080 mi | Car seemed to hiccup twice when reaching a certain speed linit, around 80 or 90 kph, then gently backing off the accelerator. This time they replaced the entire Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve. |
| 66960 mi | Check Engine light came on day after regular service was done. Error showed problem with Swirl Actuator. Issue rectified next day after several fast accelerations, which is what mechanic advised. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Replaced valve cover gasket |
| 27000 mi | Bad throttle sensor. Unable to accelerate. Check Engine light on. Part replaced under warranty. |
| 83000 mi US $215 |
Don't know sensor by name, had to do with oxygen but not an O2 valve. Check engine light out now after replacement. |
| 91000 mi US $20 |
Replaced ignition switch to fix intermittent problem with starter engaging when car was already running. |
| 12400 mi | car wont reconize key when going to start/wont turn over. took to dealer multiple times. not a thing is wrong they say. check the computers they all come back ok, finally after 6 months with this issue they say its the tsc sensor? |
| 32000 mi | Lost throttle response while driving 50 MPH in traffic and check engine lite came on. Pulled over turned engine off then restarted the car, check engine lite stayed on. Drove to dealership. They replaced the TPS the next day. |
| 65500 mi | Leak from front valve cover on to alternator caused car to stall in freeway left lane. The ECS indicator light and the ABS service reminder indicator light came on then a short while later the engine started losing power. Replaced gasket and alternator. |
| 51000 mi | Recall. Engine valve cover gasket was starting to leak with potential to drip on alternator and ruin it. Since this was caught early no damage was done to the alternator and only the gasket was replaced. |
| 27500 mi US $29 |
Throttle Position Sensor failed. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi US $450 |
right rear heat shield loose and making a vibrating noise. Tightened and problem has been resolved. squeaking sound with engine running. rate increased as RPM's increased. Power steering idler pulley replaced. |
| 28300 mi US $980 |
Throttle position sensor failed. Turned on check engine light. Covered under warranty |
| 32700 mi | The dealer said the error code was the oxygen sensor and that it couldn't be replaced until it read a certain number. Essentially, they reset the code and did nothing about the gas cap. Check engine light came on again after putting fuel in the car. The strap that holds the gas cap caused the cap to come loose. I reseated the cap, but the issue did not go away. I cleaned the gasket. Check engine light went off and has not returned. |
| 39500 mi | Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. |
| 52000 mi US $400 |
Knock sensor was bad causing Check engine light and retarded timing. |
| 17000 mi | Oil pressure sensor replaced Replaced faulty, leaking oil pressure sensor. |
| 25000 mi | oil leak from oil pressure sending unit requiring replacement |
| 46000 mi | noise from loose exhaust heat shield |
| 26660 mi | P2035 TPS or Throttle Positioniong Sensor replaced and ECU updated |
| 119660 mi | Valve cover gasket was replaced. It was leaking oil. Gasket and alternator replaced as part of service campaign by manufacturer. Gasket was replaced by dealer earlier in the year. Defective part |
| 7440 mi | Scanned No. P300 Checked #08-36-003/cleared code -ok' Dealer on the road said that he would replace the part if he had one in stock. Home dealer said that it "may have been speck in gas." "Return if problem repeats" |
| 40300 mi | Check engine light flashing--engine running rough--lost power. Cause P0300,P0304, P0306. Correction: Cleared codes and checked No 4 and 6 plugs Updated ECM and road test |
| 44120 mi | Check Engine light was on. Dealer will order sensors and repair under warranty. |
| 44640 mi | repalaced fuel level Sensor A 94460ROA .5 N69 C15 |
| 50840 mi | Check engine Light indicated p--87 and P--89 replaced intake gasket so far no re-occurrence. Was told to check if that solved the problem then pay the bill. |
| 53420 mi C $122 |
REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET |
| 55180 mi C $1159 |
corrosion on upper and lower rad hoses Thermostat corroded leaking timing cover. parts were not available ....repair rescheduled for later in October |
| 56420 mi C $1439 |
broken timing cover replaced |
| 56420 mi | I was told that the knock in the engine would be costly |
| 112 mi | Engine light came on, automatic tranmission code, likely due to a module |
| 48000 mi | R&R of noisy serpentine idler pulley (bearing noise). Replaced with newer version. |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Fuel pump died shortly after 120K miles. Had the sub-sender replaced at the same time since they were both suspect at this high mileage. Earlier in the week, I'd had two unexplainable stall situations. This time needed to be towed. |
| 14000 mi | Throttle position sensor was replaced Throttle Position Sensor replaced |
| 24000 mi | Engine surging at light throttle. No code. Dealer talked with Hyundai, which recommended replacing throttle position sensor (TPS). Worked. |
| 38000 mi | Had slight oil leak - dealer found it was valve cover gasket. Replaced under warranty. |
| 47900 mi | Oil pan was leaking oil - dealer removed pan, cleaned, and replaced RTV gasket sealant. |
| 21000 mi | throttle position sensor went bad causing car to go into "limp home" mode repeatedly, nearly stranding me but still allowed me to drive short distances. Dealer picked up car in AM, replaced sensor, and delivered back after lunch fixed. |
| 72580 mi C $1755 |
oil leak from engine leaked onto alternator and caused it to burn out |
| 22000 mi | Car had surging idle problem when cold. Throttle position sensor was replaced and computer was updated with a flash update. |
| 23560 mi | Faulty Throttle Position sensor |
| 55800 mi | Throttle Position sensor failed - replaced under warranty |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | new engine (short block) - defective push rod and other issues. Covered in full under warranty. |
| 16000 mi | Bad fuel sensor. Replaced under warranty |
| 17000 mi | Gas cap wouldn't tighten causing engine light to come on. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced purge valve assembly |
| 60000 mi | Check engine light came on and car would not go over 5mph. Restarted and car ran normally. Dealer found TSB 09-FL-004, replaced TPS, and did ECU upgrade per TSB. |
| 67000 mi US $466 |
"Check engine light" on and rough running. Replaced purge valve. Replaced ignition coil for #5 cylinder |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $100 |
The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) was replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $1500 |
All spark plugs replaced, one spark coil replaced, Timing and service belts replaced, Transmission serviced, cooling system flushed and serviced, battery replaced, all recalls (airbags) and fuel tank sending units replaced. |
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