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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%)
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Chart based on 254 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 51 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
| 17000 mi US $93 |
5th front end alignment in 17000 miles. Toe-in will not stay adjusted. Three separate Hyundai Dealers offer no solution or compensation. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56200 mi £250 |
Rumbling rear wheel bearing. Unit replaced. Note: repair cost £250 sterling. |
| 62200 mi £250 |
Lower ball joints replaced. Please note cost was 250GBP. |
| 78000 mi | Rubber bushes replaced |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi | Power steering rack leaking - replaced under warranty. Dealer also provided new Veracruz to use since car was kept overnight. |
| 90800 mi | replaced front sway bar stabilizer links myself,both sides |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
tie rods lower plus alignment |
| 40300 mi | front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle |
| 21300 mi | Lower control arm bolts loose on driver's side front. Caused clunking noise when coming to a stop, take off from stop, and any left turns. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi US $1103 |
Drivers side strut spring broke. Took 4 days to get springs from Hyundai. Replaced struts, springs and did alignment. |
| 86800 mi | Suspension was squeaking. Repaired under warranty |
| 94280 mi C $948 |
Replace wheel bearing, knuckle and axle |
| 30380 mi C $180 |
Right side lower ball join wear and loss, cause excessive inside tire wear, similar to negative camber wear. |
| 99000 mi US $75 |
Both front lower ball joints replaced |
| 123820 mi C $400 |
Replaced Front Lower control arms and ball joints, tie rod ends, Stabilizer Links |
| 29140 mi C $1500 |
Rack & Pinion unit leaking, replacement required. |
| 54560 mi | 1 front and 1 rear wheel bearing was worn out. Dealer replaced parts under warranty |
| 77500 mi C $300 |
Replaced front passenger wheel bearing |
| 81220 mi C $300 |
Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing |
| 83080 mi C $450 |
Rear drivers side wheel bearing hub assembly replaced Drivers side inner tie rod was loose, outer tie rod had a torn boot. Replaced both and had all wheel alignment performed |
| 13000 mi | Power steering gear box replaced |
| 15000 mi | Replaced power steering gear box. |
| 38000 mi | Front stabilizer bar links were replaced under warranty. |
| 47900 mi | Right-rear wheel bearing failed (made lots of noise). Dealer replaced hub/bearing assembly. |
| 56420 mi C $45 |
Rear wheel bearings gone. |
| 47120 mi C $150 |
Steering rack failure.. seals gave out on passenger side |
| 57660 mi C $200 |
Link Kit Front end.. expected to fail because of plastic in the OEM parts. All metal installed |
| 77500 mi C $400 |
Control Arms & Ball joints |
| 97960 mi C $800 |
Front struts and ball joints + 4 wheel alignment |
| 101060 mi C $200 |
Link Kits, wore out again |
| 51000 mi | squealing noise when turning |
| 21080 mi | replaced both front stab. links |
| 22320 mi | Replaced Left innier tie rod and aligned front end |
| 28520 mi | replaced both rear bearings.. Said that there was some tire noise. Same sound emenating from rear. |
| 33760 mi | Rear shock was defective and replaced under warranty |
| 37200 mi | replaced both sway bar links |
| 53420 mi C $56 |
REPLACED BUSHINGS |
| 55180 mi C $1159 |
lower ball joints worn, replaced both front struts were leaking |
| 44100 mi US $172 |
One of the front sway bar links was broken. I had both replaced at the same time. |
| 34200 mi US $50 |
Left Front Camber adjustment kit installed during a wheel alignment. |
| 21700 mi | Noisy stabilizer link. Repaired under warranty at no charge. |
| 33480 mi | Both stabilizer links replaced under warranty due to clunking sound over bumps. Second time for right stabilizer. |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Rear wheel bearing noisy since about 110K miles. Finally got tired of listening to it at 120K. One noisy, but quite a bit of play in both rears. Replaced both. |
| 45300 mi | Bearings were replaced under warranty. Worn bearings caused shake in steering. |
| 103300 mi | Not sure but dealer repaired under warrenty |
| 140000 mi US $725 |
Ball Joint needed to be replaced |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 55040 mi | Ball joint replace. 3 recall issues fixed. |
| 117800 mi C $500 |
Replaced rear shocks |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $200 |
Axle failed threw ABS code |
| 164000 mi US $257 |
Just worn bushings. |
| 94860 mi C $1000 |
2 front shocks, bearings, control arm, tie rod |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $300 |
Replaced lower ball joints |
| 187000 mi US $187 |
Replaced [stabilizer bar] bushings |
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