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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 219 repairs.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 91580 mi C $500 |
Wheel bearing |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $75 |
Car seems to pull to the left at highway speeds. Asked for a front end alignment and rotated/balanced tires. |
| 79360 mi C $200 |
lower ball joint was worn out Replaced both struts |
| 15500 mi | Clunking passenger side in front over bumps & turns replaced stabilizer bar passenger side. |
| 68700 mi US $50 |
upper ball joint |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Replace lower front lower left ball joint and align. Replace brake pad hard wear and lubecate all 4 brake units |
| 126000 mi US $160 |
replace lower ball joint and align |
| 146000 mi US $240 |
Front struts and rear shocks and rear brakes |
| 69440 mi C $1200 |
Struts replaced due to wear |
| 71300 mi C $575 |
Front passenger wheel bearing seized and needed to be replaced. I was warned in many situations the axle needs to be replaced as well; however, in my case the shop was able to remove the seized bearing with removing the axle |
| 84940 mi C $600 |
Both ball joints required replacement |
| 83300 mi US $900 |
replace struts all wheels due to noise and cupping to front tires |
| 123300 mi US $397 |
replace ball joints and 4-wheel alignment |
| 50000 mi US $80 |
Replace noisy sway bar rods. |
| 101000 mi US $500 |
Replaced struts and rear shocks |
| 53000 mi US $1132 |
the rack and pinion assembly developed noises and was leaking power steering fluid. Steering was erratic, obviously not something to wait on. |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Replaced worn bushings and tie rod ends in front suspension. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $100 |
At 66000 miles my car needed new Rack & Pinion, Shocks/Struts |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Replaced shocks and struts on the vehicle with OEM parts. Replace tie rod ends as well. |
| 72540 mi C $130 |
Right stabilizer link was loose creating "clunking" noise when driving especially on bumpy roads. Problem confirmed by my mechanic. Stabilizer link replaced as well as left stabilizer link. |
| 115320 mi C $888 |
Left and Right Front wheel bearings replaced. Left and right axels had to be replaced because the old wheel bearings seized on the axels. |
| 46820 mi | Replacement of wheel bearing |
| 71300 mi C $500 |
Wheel bearing. Also found leaking steering rack (not repaired/replaced) |
| 87500 mi | Ball joint replacement and sway bar link replacement. |
| 111000 mi US $945 |
Shocks and struts, front and rear |
| 48320 mi | Rear left wheel bearing |
| 95460 mi C $300 |
struts |
| 139500 mi C $320 |
changed tie rod ends replace leaking front struts |
| 26040 mi | Leaking oil pan gasket and replaced axel seal |
| 28520 mi | Clucking noise felt a 30km everytime after starting. Only hear it once per starting cycle. Dealer checked suspension, and OK. Still exists, and drive on. |
| 35960 mi | Stabilizer linkage required after hitting pothole. Just a medium-sized pothole, but mid-turn so vehicle leaning into it. |
| 52080 mi C $105 |
right front sway link was loose . It was replaced |
| 31900 mi | Bearing in rear wheel, passenger side front passenger connecting rod |
| 49620 mi | Stabilizer link replaced when complained on noise in front end when going over small bumps |
| 72000 mi US $170 |
Sway bars were worn loose. Replaced them. |
| 118000 mi US $800 |
Wheel bearings were gone. There was another suspension issue as well -- don't recall what it was. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 83700 mi C $750 |
Ball joint had to be replaced |
| 99200 mi C $100 |
Suspension noise on the road when hitting bumps. Link kit replaced again. Part was under warranty but I had to pay for labour. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59700 mi C $320 |
Noise in front end on bumps. Turned out to be lower front right ball joint which was replaced and allignment. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $450 |
Replaced Front Right Ball Joint. |
| 105600 mi US $1500 |
broken |
| 60000 mi | Sway bar/suspension tightened to overcome suspension thunks experience over speed bumps or dips. |
| 160000 mi US $800 |
rear wheel bearings |
| 183600 mi US $800 |
front wheel bearings |
| 84000 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
| 95000 mi US $450 |
Front end stabilizer dog bones |
| 99000 mi US $129 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 28000 mi | Bought used. New tires put on prior to buying. Vibration between 55 & 75 mph. Took to tire dealer to examine and repair. Rotated, balanced and aligned. Vehicle still has vibration. Taking it back again next week. |
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