2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (7%)

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport body repair cost distribution

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

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6000 mi Bottom of the passenger seat plastic surround was broke upon delivery. This is the 3rd attempt to fix the problem of plastic clips breaking. Service advisor says it is how people are getting in and out of the car. I think poor design/parts. 
10000 mi Replaced trim. But I have had the same problem happen again with the front passenger seat trim and seat back handle and have to make another appointment to have them see it again. 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

12000 mi Replaced Drivers Seat base with new parts. 
13000 mi Rattle at highway speeds in left rear area of vehicle. Dealer found and repaired missing clip on mud deflector of left rear wheel. 
29000 mi Cracked trim part on driver's seat base. 
37000 mi

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Top panels (black) that run both sides of sunroof replaced due toy clear coat turned cloudy. Also both top painted section above side windows have their clearcoat faiding due to imperfections in the clearcoat. Waiting for response from Hyundsi on that fix 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi Creaky dashboard. They installed rattle kit which fixed the problem 
52640 mi Dash creak issue common on first-year models. Dealer removed dash, installed crash pad kit, and reinstalled dash. Issue is resolved. 
53320 mi Whistling coming from driver side window. Dealer replaced weather stripping around driver door. Did not resolve issue. Later noticed gap window moulding rubber top corner of the door where it meets the vehicle. Will bring back. 
21700 mi Early models did not have enough noise insulation where the dash attached to firewall. Very noticeable when temps dropped below 0 and driving on rough roads. Took dash off and completed the TSB to fix the problem. 
40300 mi front dash rattling like crazy seats vibrate and shake alot of wind noise 
2000 mi Passenger seat had defect when delivered. Leather seat cover was replaced. Had to return a second time to readjust the replaced seat cover. 
7440 mi Dash board started squeaking and the drivers seat loosened up 
3720 mi The dash was removed because the crash pad had slipped or was not glued properly and the result was creaking on/in the dash area. 
4340 mi Second attempt to repair creak in dash. 
16300 mi 3rd attempt to fix the dash problem. The dash was removed for the third time. Nothing was done about the rear end noise. I guess I will try to find that problem myself. 
10640 mi The was a creaking noise when going over a bump or up an incline. The complete back end was taken apart and it was found that there was a bad weld. The problem was taken care of. 
51000 mi Entire dash rattles on rough roads during cold weather. Has been happening for two years. Dealer marked issue as No Trouble Found. 
56000 mi Rattles in dash never fixed. 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

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

57040 mi Both plastic trim pieces around the front passenger and driver seat broke yet again. The plastic or the clip design is too weak to handle people getting in or out of the vehicle and the stress snaps the press fit connectors. Passenger seat trim was replaced but the incorrect driver seat parts were ordered TWICE so that seat is still not repaired. Still waiting to hear back from the dealer. At least they are admitting the problem is with the design and even though the vehicle is out of warranty this is being fixed at no charge to us. 
23000 mi Clear coat on headlights began peeling. 
106000 mi Steering wheel splitting open 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

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

11020 mi Door handles were replaced under recall procedure. 
3100 mi Side door molding needed repair. Replaced squeaking seat back. 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Body Problems

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