2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2012

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

43000 mi RH front & rear sidelights and all instrument/switch lighting went out. Fuse 12 blown. Fuse replaced but failed immediately lights switched on. Fault traced to short in heated rear window switch light. 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22500 mi Drivers side power lock stopped working. Blower motor squeaking. 
52700 mi

C $300
replace battery 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi Map/dome lights not coming on when doors opened. 
18600 mi Window of passenger front seat does not work. Electrical control is inoperative and need to be replaced. 
45260 mi

US $600
Suddenly a noise was coming from the front near the wheels. I took it to the dealer and found out a piece in the alternator was damaged. Since that little part could not be found in Panama, I had to buy the entire alternator, but the noise is gone and car works perfectly. 
47120 mi

US $300
Blower had to be changed since it stopped working unexpectedly. AC Filter was also changed. 
105000 mi

US $200
Starter replacement 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58300 mi Replaced air conditioning switch. The air conditioner would often come on by itself. 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

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