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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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

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

60760 mi replaced front left lower ball joint 
35700 mi replaced right front stabilzier link. 
63240 mi replaced left front wheel bearing. 
65800 mi

C $79
check front suspension for play,found L/frt stabilizer link to have excessive play....replaced L/frt front link. 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

89900 mi

C $450
ball joints 
65000 mi

US $850
Both front lower control arms were worn and were replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

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

1039 mi Vehicle had a pull to the right from new delivery. Alignment seems to have corrected pull. 
39980 mi

US $150
wheel bearings were changed and problem was gone 

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Problems

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