| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (54%)
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.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Added rubber boots over exposed shocks to keep dirt & grime from causing seals to fail. |
| 61000 mi | Was rattling, so I took it in. Repaired under warranty. |
| 74000 mi US $900 |
Replaced worn struts |
| 121000 mi US $1400 |
Struts |
| 88040 mi C $185 |
lower front ball joint driver's side replaced - too much play - required for safety check; required wheel alignment; rear brake pads replaced; brake fluid flushed Left tie rod end changed plus wheel alignment |
| 110060 mi C $225 |
Replaced front left lower ball joint |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Bought used with a maintenance package and $100 deductible. Repair total was $200. Right front steering required repair. Car would jump around on the road. Part was replace and total alignment was done. Now it finally steers like an SUV. |
| 68000 mi US $750 |
REBUILD FRON SUSPENSION |
| 29120 mi | Leaking strut on the drivers front ruined a tire by wearing the inside shoulder bald. |
| 40180 mi | Spring noise during low speed turns. Strut bearing was bad and replaced. |
| 49600 mi | Front and rear bushings replaced because of clunking noise. |
| 65720 mi C $60 |
Both front strut coil springs broke. Upon dealer inspection the driver strut bearing was also bad. |
| 37820 mi | Steering had become harder and harder. Dealer replaced front strut bearings. Didn't test drive. Problem still present at delivery. Car had to go back in. Problem was with universal joint. |
| 50220 mi | Bad shock replaced |
| 56420 mi C $25 |
Shock replaced. |
| 88660 mi C $1400 |
Rear shocks replaced and mounting needed to be repaired. |
| 90520 mi C $2000 |
Replaced parts [tie-rod ends] |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69440 mi | BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING STRUT MOUNT |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi | Power steering issue, covered under warranty. |
| 39960 mi | Steering column leak |
| 60000 mi US $84 |
tie rod end replacement and bolt replacement for strut |
| 65000 mi US $544 |
right rear wheel bearing started humming |
| 75000 mi US $2800 |
Pinion bearing on drivers side shot. Tie rod ends replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $235 |
Had left ball joint replaced and alignment |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40800 mi $300 |
The power steering developed stffness, when turning to the right, the steering seems stiff and extra effort needed. |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.
