2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2008

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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.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 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 4dr SUV

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

C $86 battery dead over night X3 car wont start checked alternator and battery charges both came back excellent. why is the car dead then? 
27900 mi

C $200
new key and fob lost previous fob and also the back up one. 
155 mi ON DELIVERY PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT CONTAINED MOISTURE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

72300 mi

US $400
drivers door lock actuator sticking. replaced latch and actuator 
22000 mi Hatchback struts replaced - one was leaking slightly. Dealer replaced the pair.  
6 mi Fix cupholders in rear seats 
102000 mi

US $35
Replaced headlight bulb. 
13000 mi Rear washer nozzle replaced 
14880 mi Hose to rear windshield washer nozzle came off under the engine.. repaired. 
66000 mi

US $100
Rear hatch lift supports would not raise door all the way. Bought new ones and replaced. No complaints - the originals lasted 10 years. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

131000 mi

US $887
Fuel tank sending unit needed replacement 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Other Problems

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