| 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 37700 mi | Transfer box oil seal failed causing internal failure of transfer box due to total oil loss. Transfer box replaced. |
| 40000 mi £594 |
Severe vibration and noise from transmission. Transfer box oil found to be burnt and contained metal. Transfer box replaced. Vibration and noise still apparent. 4WD electromagnetic coupling found to be damaged internally and replaced. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 3900 mi | Creaking noise on clutch depression. 1st visit did not correct fault. Was corrected on 2nd visit. Fault was clutch return spring needed lubrication. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51100 mi | Left Front Drive Assembly and Left Shaft Assembly replaced |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18800 mi | CV shaft was bent causing shuddering during the 3,2,1 downshifts. CV shaft was replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Transfer case was binding up causing bent CV shaft, downshift shudder and poor fuel mileage. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33200 mi | leaking joints/boots. To be replaced under warranty--parts currently ordered but not yet repaired. More than three weeks waiting so far. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44020 mi | Automatic box differencial |
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