2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2017

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (16%)

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (87%)

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States
Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017

9100 mi
Powershade motor stopped working. Took 3 trips to dealer to finally fix. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. All covered under warranty and all is working fine now. Powershade motor stopped working. Took 3 trips to dealer to finally fix. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. All covered under warranty and all is working fine now 
Sep 2017

13400 mi
Check engine light went on and Bluelink said ECM reported an error. Diagnostic code at dealer was P0303 I believe, which is cylinder #3 misfire. Due to cracked insulator on spark plug at only 13,400 miles. Replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2023
Aug 2023

35000 mi

US $120
replaced the original battery 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2017 - Dec 2021
Feb 2018

3720 mi
senser for 2-liter turbo 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2018

15500 mi
All weather floormats damaged. Replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2020

42780 mi
Passenger occupancy sensor replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2021

53320 mi
Front camera stopped working. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2022

61994 mi

C $100
Blower motor rattling. Manufacturer's defect. Replaced under warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

1426 mi
Engine would surge and it felt like no fuel was being fed into the engine. Mechanic drove with me and he explained the transmission was shifting according to my driving. No problems with the transmission or engine. 

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ohio, United States
Jun 2016 - May 2017
Apr 2017

20000 mi
This Santa Fe while on trips with the cruise control set shifts from sixth gear down to 4th gear on the slightest hill. I think it is a cruise control problem because it drives fine when cruise is off. 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Florida, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

2400 mi
Liftgate operated incorrectly--it would close automatically the first time I opened it. Second time, no problem. 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in California, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

3300 mi
Check engine light came on. Repaired small leak. 

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Quebec, Canada
May 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

1724 mi
automatic rear door opener malfunctioning. software problem recall for relay 
Dec 2017

5766 mi
cracked boot on drive shaft seat belt latch defective . Waiting for part 
Feb 2018

8680 mi
seat belt clasp defective. Part arrived and was replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

58000 mi
The weight sensor in the seat failed for for the passenger occupant detection system. This triggered an airbag warning light. Replacing it would be way, way too expensive---repairs were declined. 

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Repair Histories

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