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Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 1673 repairs.
Hyundai Santa Fe other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 74 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8700 mi | Windshield developed foot long crack overnight. No rock chip, hail, temperature extreme or any other known cause. |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Recall for hood latch defect |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6820 mi | Wash fluid nozzel freezing |
| 14000 mi | The fuel release door was sticking and would occasionally need several attempts to open. The release spring was adjusted. |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7380 mi C $55 |
Windshield washer pump failed under warranty. Regular oil and filter due at same time. |
| 54560 mi | Routine oil & filter change plus freeing up the remote gas filler door that sticks. |
| 135000 mi | The remote fuel filler door release was not working right. It took multiple activations before the door would open, and then it would not open more than a little bit. This made getting the door open difficult. The issue was traced to the door opening spring, which the Dealer adjusted under warranty. |
| 26660 mi | Stuck seat belt rear passenger seat |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Left vent on center console flow cover was disconnected from flow control switch. Part was reconnected. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17360 mi | Fog light assembly replacement. No external impact or damage.Both lenses started to crack from inside. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17940 mi | Lift Gate squeaking/grinding when closing. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77500 mi C $150 |
Washer fluid pump leaked |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11780 mi | One of the Back seats didn't fold. |
| 34000 mi | Rear door would not open, suddenly. It felt funny for a month or so and then quit. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 5800 mi | Seat belt on the driver's seat malfunctioned |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Lock assembly for left rear door replaced ... will not lock 75% of the time. Part ordered. |
| 36580 mi C $8 |
The rear wiper uses a cheap painted steel washer to seal the arm against the window. Cheap to replace at $8 for the part, wouldn't be happy to pay labour to replace it... |
| 200 mi | car steering to the right, steering wheel off center |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi | Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release rear rail so they could be repositioned) |
| 13830 mi | Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release front rail so they could be repositioned. Replacement must be approved by Hyundai. This is the second rail that failed. In febuary, they replaced the rear rail. |
| 14880 mi | in channel side visors scratching glass windows. All 4 visors and windows replaced under warranty due to manufacturing defect |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi US $30 |
One of the back doors had a lock that would no longer work. Mostly inconvenient because if one lock doesn't work the car is vulnerable to break in. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23420 mi | The back hatch was not opening all the way. Needed to replace oil springs. |
| 73470 mi C $240 |
Windshield was irreparably cracked, replaced. |
| 31600 mi | Rear hatch lock quit working, could not open . Took it to dealer as it was under warranty ( 5yr/60,000miles, good standard coverage). I will note that this was the ONLY repair trip made in the 5 yrs we have owned the Santa Fe ! Impressive ! |
| 21300 mi | Problem with shift interlink causing a problem to turn key in ignition. Occured twice and not from cramped wheel problem. Dealer could not duplicate problem however installed and rekeyed a new lock cylinder as a possible source of problem. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi US $55 |
Standard Oil Change and rotation. Noise problem, dismissed by dealer. They all do that. Seems to run smoother. |
| 90000 mi US $5 |
replaced rear wiper |
| 92380 mi | Liftgate support struts were corroded, causing liftgate not to open fully up, so both replaced. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi | Windshield washer float had hole in it so it sunk and triggered washer fluid light to stay on |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| C $86 | battery dead over night X3 car wont start checked alternator and battery charges both came back excellent. why is the car dead then? |
| 27900 mi C $200 |
new key and fob lost previous fob and also the back up one. |
| 155 mi | ON DELIVERY PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT CONTAINED MOISTURE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14880 mi | Hose to rear windshield washer nozzle came off under the engine.. repaired. |
| 6 mi | Fix cupholders in rear seats |
| 102000 mi US $35 |
Replaced headlight bulb. |
| 66000 mi US $100 |
Rear hatch lift supports would not raise door all the way. Bought new ones and replaced. No complaints - the originals lasted 10 years. |
| 13000 mi | Rear washer nozzle replaced |
| 22000 mi | Hatchback struts replaced - one was leaking slightly. Dealer replaced the pair. |
| 72300 mi US $400 |
drivers door lock actuator sticking. replaced latch and actuator |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 131000 mi US $887 |
Fuel tank sending unit needed replacement |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 620 mi | Air bag sensor... faulty ground |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3100 mi $8 |
Cargo Cover hooks do not hold the places under rear head restraints, replaced them with the ones originally made for Tucson |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Seat belts retracting slowly (sometimes causing seatbelt buckle to be stuck between door and car body) |
| 28600 mi | Passenger seatbelt was stuck in the retracted position (repaired after part was replaced) |
| 1000 mi | The passenger seat belt light indicated that the passenger air bag was not being activated when a passenger was present. Seat module was reflashed. Solved problem. |
| 3000 mi | Driver's door interior door panel had a small tear. Panel was replaced under factory warranty. |
| 26300 mi | Fixed lumbar support on driver's seat. |
| 20460 mi | Three weeks ago CEL came out. Dealer found a code they never saw before. Dealer offered to consult the issue with Hyundai Canada and told me they were going to contact me after. They called this week, left message but I can't go to the dealer right now. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18600 mi | Fixed problem. |
| 31620 mi |
| 7440 mi | Far back passenger seat will not lift into position. Latching mechanism that holds it in place will not release when handle is pulled. Dealer noted problem and held the vehicle at the shop for one day but did not fix problem. Another appointment was made. |
| 9300 mi | Cable was placed back into bracket and tightened. |
| 43400 mi | Fuel door switch replaced, fuel door not always opening. |
| 11780 mi | Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tabs failed to release rails so they could be repositioned). |
| 28520 mi | License plate light cover screws are corroded and cannot be removed to change bulb. Dealer will repair under warranty on next trip (not enough time to complete it). |
| 31000 mi | License plate light cover screws are corroded and cannot be removed to change bulb. Reported to dealer in Nov 09. Dealer was to repair at next visit. At next visit could not remove screws without damage, so had to order new cover. |
| 15000 mi | Also the trim that is in between the front seats is bowing up. It is the part that the shifter comes through and the little storage tray where the buttons for the heated seats and A/C are located. Part ordered. |
| 46440 mi | Support arm for rear hatch had prematurely rusted. |
| 10000 mi | Had to have a complete set of window visors installed. I had ones put on by that same accessory dealer and one fell off completely, and others were loose. They determined that they had a bad lot of them and replaced mi |
| 3720 mi | headlights to be re-adjusted |
| 4960 mi | Stress crack in windshield. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Windshield washers not working. Water tube had slipped off spray nozzles. Mechanic re-attached. |
| 1000 mi | Leaking windshield washer hose |
| 3952 mi | rear hatch handle broken replaced |
| 76000 mi | Bought used. On first day having it, car failed to start due to seized shifter cable and started to roll while in park. Had to be towed to dealer, who fixed it free of charge. Running great since (posted in May). |
| 128000 mi US $600 |
Left & right taillight assemblies were replaced as water seeped into them when tail lights were replaced before. |
| 116000 mi | TPMS sensor on left front tire needed to be replaced due to a leak. The tires were replaced at the end of December and apparently the particular TPMS sensor hadn't been replaced like it should have. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $635 |
Driver's seat would no longer move back and forth. |
| 3100 mi | Right rear door handle and rubber seal |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 13640 mi | Cup holder door on armrest doesn't stay shut Gas cap bracket broken Passenger Air Bag Off light displays intermittently with 110 lb adult passenger. Service rep claims that air bag is not designed to inflate for persons under 125 lb. Service rep's claim is incorrect and ridiculous. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $800 |
Replaced broken seat belt buckle. Took five days to get buckle. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $500 |
cleaner fluid for windshield was not working |
| 140000 mi US $35 |
Replaced rear lift gate and rear window gas supports. Both sets would not hold up gate during cold weather and would fall closed. Became a safety hazard as it hit me in the head a few times. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92318 mi | Backed out of driveway, leaving a trail of gasoline. Checked and found a slow gas leak. Fuel tank had rusted out, $1100 to replace. I declined to repair it and will replace the car instead - too many surprises now. |
| 57000 mi US $55 |
Cruise control stopped working. The dealer stated that it worked fine, no problem. Problem was, in Dec, our 5 year warranty will expire. Still not working. |
| 60500 mi US $860 |
Our Santa Fe is a 6 cylinder engine, one was misfiring, car sounded like a motor boat. |
| 70000 mi US $280 |
antifreeze problem, leaking. Leak found in car. Replaced pan. |
| 86000 mi US $260 |
Antifreeze still leaking, ended up having to replace hose that connects from engine to antifreeze |
| 89900 mi US $20 |
car makes pinging sound when turning left, engine sounds like cans be dragged along bottom of car, nothing found, cleaned & added conditioner to power steering unit. they believe this is the prob. same issue as yesterday, car makes way more noise |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $800 |
crankshaft position sensor, O2 sensors, ECM, plugs, plug wires, coil packs, camshaft position sensor, misfire sensor, temperature coolant switch |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78300 mi | Took it in for oil change and tire rotation. Dealer didn't tighten lug nuts. Had to replace wheel. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi | Frame of car rusted out. Preventative recall repair done previously did not prevent the problem. Hyundai paid for an entire frame replacement. |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25600 mi US $69 |
Drivers door window fell down inside the door. Hyundai considered this an 'adjustment' vice a 'repair' as a screw came loose vice something breaking so it was not covered under the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Not a very happy camper about this one. |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125520 mi C $75 |
back door cylinders |
| 108000 mi US $400 |
Replaced High pressure power steering hose. |
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