| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 75000 mi | Oil leak from sump (oil pan) |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi | Idler pulley replaced |
| 28000 mi US $25 |
Replaced noisy idler pulley. |
| 43200 mi US $50 |
Replaced stuck serpentine belt tensioner which prevented proper belt tension and had resulted in noise at low idle. |
| 45000 mi | A pulley motor was replaced. This was covered under our OEM warranty. |
| 12500 mi | Engine had small misfires, dealer reset the codes in the throttle body and transmission |
| 10540 mi | thermostat sticking open on heat |
| 34100 mi | oil pressure sending unit leaking |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi | TPS throttle position sensor failure |
| 23000 mi | Sensor in throttle body failed putting car in Limp Mode. Entire throttle body had to be replaced. |
| 53400 mi US $600 |
Replaced hydraulically actuated belt tensioner. |
| 68000 mi US $800 |
Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Sensor was replaced. |
| 40040 mi | replaced belt |
| 56420 mi | Oil leaking. Replaced oil pressure sensing switch under warranty |
| 24000 mi | Engine cut out twice at low speeds. No codes. Not sure why. ECM software was updated per TSB. Problem has not occurred since. Mileage also seems to have improved. |
| 48000 mi US $130 |
fuel injection clean service, fuel system flush |
| 16000 mi | Engine will hesitate every few days. Press on gas, engine does not accel, just does not go. Engine ck light does not come on. Release gas, press again, engine is then OK. Also door air leak, cruise control works intermittently. |
| 8160 mi | Repaired leaking oil pan |
| 17360 mi | Replaced the oil sensor |
| 20460 mi | Throttle body sensor failed |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15500 mi | Sluggish engine reaction while accelerating in steep roads. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 6820 mi | The Car had blown a turbo hose when pressing the acclerator down on the highway during an overtake. When we stopped the hose outer shell had blown and we had to tape it up until we could get another hose. |
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