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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 219 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 162 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015

91580 mi

C $500
Wheel bearing 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in New South Wales, Australia
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

130400 mi
EGR valve failure 
Jan 2018

138260 mi

A $3900
Previous mechanics did not check or change fluid as per logbook. Transmission failure, replaced transmission 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
Feb 2011

25000 mi
Replaced throttle position sensor Replaced throttle position sensor 
Nov 2012

62100 mi

US $600
Radio reset on its own, CD player stopped working, refused to eject CD.  
Apr 2013

71200 mi

US $650
Radio and CD player stopped working correctly. Would not eject CD's any longer. Hyundai suggested replacing radio head unit at $650. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2015
Mar 2015

58000 mi
Reported an issue where, while driving, after releasing the gas pedal to allow the car to coast, the engine/throttle surges about three seconds after releases. Since there was no code, the shop didn't treat the issue. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Apr 2012

15500 mi
Clunking passenger side in front over bumps & turns replaced stabilizer bar passenger side. throttle position sensor shorted caused computer to go into limp mode (no pwr go only 5 mph) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

51460 mi
Throttle sensor adjusted and ECM patched. Cruise stopped working. I think they broke the cruise control when they adjusted the throttle sensor but claimed it was due to a service bulletin, but I don't really believe that. 
Aug 2014

64920 mi

C $300
Fuel sensors failed, and were replaced. Looking at the old fuel sensors, the small "fingers" that slide on the gauge to measure the level are worn or missing. Apparently this is an know issue with Santa Fe's and they need replacing every 4 - 5 years. 
Sep 2015

79360 mi

C $200
lower ball joint was worn out Replaced both struts 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

75400 mi
Asked dealer to fix faulty fuel level sensors on gratuitous basis, due to frequency/widespread nature of the fault. They said "head office" would not honor the claim. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013

39000 mi

US $75
Car seems to pull to the left at highway speeds. Asked for a front end alignment and rotated/balanced tires. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2018
Sep 2012

51000 mi
Erratic fuel gauge – SES light goes on, mileage reported on trip computer goes way down. Known issue with intermittent fuel level sensors, replaced both sensors, covered by warranty. 
Aug 2016

123300 mi

US $397
replace ball joints and 4-wheel alignment 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

83000 mi

US $660
Fuel gauge became inaccurate. Two fuel sending units were replaced 
Oct 2015

83300 mi

US $900
replace struts all wheels due to noise and cupping to front tires Front axle replaced driver side 
Sep 2017

112000 mi

US $25
Low beam headlight replacement, This is the 4th time (in 112,000 miles) I have replaced a low Beam headlight each bulb costing about $25.00 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2018
Feb 2013

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 ! 
Jun 2015

53000 mi

US $1132
the rack and pinion assembly developed noises and was leaking power steering fluid. Steering was erratic, obviously not something to wait on. 
Apr 2017

72000 mi

US $10
Replaced passenger side lo beam headlight, also driver's side overhead map light. 
Sep 2017

75000 mi

US $600
Replaced worn bushings and tie rod ends in front suspension. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2011

27280 mi
security system fault was cutting off gas supply causing the vehicle to stall seconds after starting. Security antena module replaced under warranty 
Mar 2012

29140 mi
Engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed as an oxygen sensor. Dealer replaced under warrantly 
Sep 2016

62620 mi

C $578
The vehicle had a vibration between 30 and 40 KM/per hour. The dealer replaced the passenger side axle stating it was loose. The vibration continued. The dealer offered to replace the driver axle at $500 to see what happens. I declined. 
Feb 2018

71300 mi

C $575
Front passenger wheel bearing seized and needed to be replaced. I was warned in many situations the axle needs to be replaced as well; however, in my case the shop was able to remove the seized bearing with removing the axle 
Jun 2018

73160 mi

C $895
The car would fail to start intermittantly. I noticed when starting, if the icon with the key and the car was illuminated (imobilizer) the car would start. If the icon was not lit, the car would not start. The vehicle left me stranded on a number of occasion. The vehicle imobilizer and antenna (part of the factory security system) were showing an error code. The parts were ordered by the dealer and installed 
Jun 2022

84940 mi

C $600
Both ball joints required replacement 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

21000 mi

US $300
Rough idling in morning. Took it to the dealer and they flush the system but it is still as rough idling as before. 
Jun 2014

23000 mi
Replaced the TPS. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Oct 2017
Jun 2011

31000 mi
Fuel nozzle must be held at angle to allow fuel to fill. Cannot get fuel nozzle to auto fill. 
Nov 2011

40700 mi

US $50
Replace rear brake pads, lube stuck caliper pins 
Mar 2012

50000 mi

US $80
Replace noisy sway bar rods. 
Feb 2013

70100 mi

US $350
Vehicle had stalled several times in last six months. bad throttle position sensor found and replaced. Had been earlier for issue while under warranty but Hyundai failed to cover. Bad Hyundai 
Jun 2013

78000 mi

US $600
Fuel tank sensor failed causing fuel level to not display 
Sep 2015

101000 mi

US $500
Replaced struts and rear shocks 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - May 2015
Aug 2013

53140 mi
Need to replace car battery. 
Jan 2014

46720 mi
The back hatch was not opening all the way. Needed to replace oil springs. 
Oct 2014

62200 mi

C $150
Needed new battery 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2010 - May 2013
Jul 2010

5200 mi
Oil leak from a seal above oilpan, Originally thought to be a pan leak. 
Jul 2012

10200 mi

US $150
2.5 years and 10,000 miles battery died.Changed battery by me dealer did not have one in stock. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2009 - Jul 2018
Mar 2010

3000 mi
Dealer had a TSB to check oxgen sensor for this vehicle. They had to remove it to test sensor and found no problem with it. Had taken vehicle in to change oil as a precaution to eliminate any manufacturing metal chips that might still be in the oil. 
May 2011

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. 
Jul 2013

51500 mi

US $23
replaced left low beam headlight 
Oct 2014

68000 mi

US $50
dealer replace door seal under Goodwill warrenty. Customer paid labor charge 
Apr 2017

112000 mi

US $871
open ground speed sensor right rear hub assembly with sensor inside replaced 
Jan 2018

120000 mi

US $500
Replace lower front lower left ball joint and align. Replace brake pad hard wear and lubecate all 4 brake units 
Feb 2018

121000 mi

US $297
gas gauge giving false readings. Both fuel level sensors replaced cover and seal for fuel pump level sensors, still showing an emissions leak 
Mar 2018

121000 mi

US $475
replace fuel tank filler neck and new factory gas cap 
Apr 2018

121962 mi

US $557
still showing eva. leak. dealer final found a crack in fuel pump housing. replaced fuel pump still showing evap. leak, vehicle smoke tested and it was leaking around fuel pump and duel sender seals. also tested a problem with recently replaced fuel sender units. new seals installed and new sender units installed. vehicle still showing evap leak. after further investigation they found a seam leak in the molded head of the fuel sender where seal plate joins to the head of sender unit. fuel sender was replaced and appears to have correct the problem appears crack in fuel sender may have been caused by instat. a number of mechanicca and a reapair shop and dealer worked on this probelm. unable to tell when and where crack happened. Originally only error of fuel level sender code present. 
Jul 2018

126000 mi

US $160
replace lower ball joint and align 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jan 2020
Dec 2013

42160 mi

C $250
oil leak noted 
Jan 2014

57540 mi
vehicle went into limp mode due to fault tpms sensor 
Mar 2014

44640 mi
blower motor was whining at low speeds. replaced under warranty 
Sep 2014

52700 mi

C $40
Oil leak noted. 
Dec 2014

60140 mi
Throttle sensor defect. 2bd time for this repair 
Mar 2016

75020 mi

C $761
oil pan gasket leak. 5th time. replaced gasket with silicone rear brake pads and rotors replaced and one seized caliper. second set of rear brakes for this vehicle since ownership at 48k 
Oct 2016

84100 mi

C $365
Lr caliper and pads front and rear 
May 2017

89900 mi

C $700
Fuel level sensors 
Feb 2018

100440 mi

C $800
Fuel pump assembly replaced 
Apr 2018

101680 mi

C $155
Regular log. Cabin air filter 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

21000 mi
Check engine light always on. Hyundai Santa Fe dealer first replaced sensors. Problem was resolved for less than twenty minutes. Light when back on while driving car home. Fuel pump replaced second and the problem was resolved.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

121300 mi
Recall for oil leak. 
May 2018

146000 mi

US $240
Front struts and rear shocks and rear brakes 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011

14850 mi
Replaced battery, it had a dead cell, done under warranty. Vehicle was in and out of dealer in 1/2 hour.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015

68700 mi

US $50
upper ball joint 
Mar 2016

73000 mi

US $300
neded brakes down to 3 cm ,rotors 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
May 2018

69440 mi

C $1200
Struts replaced due to wear 
Oct 2018

72540 mi

C $100
Oil was slowly leaking from timing chain cover gasket. Took two separate visits to find the leak. Gave an estimate of $1500 to replace the gasket, includes 10hrs labour, and intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, too. Did not have repair done yet - $1500 buys lots of oil 
Nov 2018

73470 mi

C $240
Windshield was irreparably cracked, replaced. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
Sep 2011

44640 mi
in for mainte. - service found valve covers leaking hosed off motor - picked up vehicle and drove 25 feet cel on - took back they turned cel off - drove home came back on -took back they order parts - install them -cel not go off - call... 
Oct 2011

45040 mi
replaced o2 sensor - replaced computer - replaced cat converter and yes the problem lasted for about a month before finally being fixed 
Feb 2012

49620 mi
Stabilizer link replaced when complained on noise in front end when going over small bumps 
Apr 2012

54560 mi
Fan relay faulty -replaced Both valve cover gaskets leaking ordered parts 
May 2012

55460 mi
Valve cover gaskets installed. cooling fan caused check engine light to come on - bearings in fan shot 
Jul 2012

56500 mi
Check engine light on. Dielectric grease added to some connections and grounds were snugged up. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

64000 mi

US $400
Replaced shocks and struts on the vehicle with OEM parts. Replace tie rod ends as well. 
Aug 2015

70700 mi

US $130
Battery from Hyundai refused to hold charge. Replaced with aftermarket battery of similar size and output. 
Dec 2015

75000 mi
Warranty repair on the head gasket. Replaced. Alternator was deemed faulty upon testing and was ordered to be replaced. 
Oct 2016

85800 mi

US $330
Fuel level sensor and check engine light. Fuel level sensor was faulty and providing a fault code and bad fuel reading on dash. Replace fuel level sensors, two, inside gas tank 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2017
May 2011

8000 mi

US $55
Standard Oil Change and rotation. Noise problem, dismissed by dealer. They all do that. Seems to run smoother. 
Aug 2012

17700 mi
Cabin air filter tabs broken 
Aug 2013

23000 mi
Radio would not turn on, had to be removed and sent in for repairs. The technician scratched the dash and that had to be repaired as well. 
Feb 2014

28000 mi

US $135
Finish on the wheels is starting to come off, 
Jun 2014

31000 mi
Wheel finish. The wheel finish on the driver's side was peeling off. The wheels were replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Nov 2017
Jan 2017

73000 mi

US $96
Overheating issue. Replaced thermostat and change oil. 
Nov 2017

78012 mi

US $95
Fuel sensor malfunction 
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Dakota, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2017
Jun 2010

3000 mi

US $50
check engine light is on, dealer check out and found O2 sensor is bad. had to order sensor 
Sep 2014

29000 mi
pinion seal leaked into rear diff drive coupling alowing it to slip. electro magnet clutch assembly 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Aug 2013
Jul 2010

4000 mi
Vehicle stalling. Oxygen sensor replaced. Problem fixed. 
Jul 2012

18300 mi
Faulty Oxygen Sensor causing the Engine Light to illuminate. Engine was rough when hot. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

48000 mi

US $100
Thought AC was not cold enough. Shop thoroughly checked system and found no problem. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jun 2016
Sep 2010

8680 mi
LED in fog light switch not working Fog light switch was replaced 
Jan 2016

27780 mi
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and oil saturated alternator, recall. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

65700 mi

US $1400
Fuel sensor was working intermittently, causing the gas gauge to stop working and the check engine light to come one. Sensor was replaced. Oil leak from upper gaskest. 
Oct 2016

87500 mi
Ball joint replacement and sway bar link replacement. 
Dec 2016

90000 mi
Upper oil pan gasket replaced. 
Jun 2018

111000 mi

US $945
Shocks and struts, front and rear 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Mar 2017
Jul 2010

21700 mi
Check engine light came on. Brought into Jim Pattison Hyundai and they reflashed the ECU. Could not get them to tell me what the code was. The check engine light was on all the time (not flashing) so it was safe to drive to garage Plastic strip on the bottom of front passenger door became unglued at the front of the door. It caught on the frame when the door opens and ripped it open even more. Ordered new part N/C, but the first one was damaged so they reordered it 
Aug 2012

48320 mi
Rear left wheel bearing Multiple oil leaks noticed when replacing wheel bearing, had to schedule second repair trip - valve cover and oil pan 
Apr 2015

93500 mi
Fuel level sensor went out. Registered as empty even after fill up 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2009 - Dec 2014
Feb 2011

24800 mi
Erratic ability to start. Replaced immobility coil, problem solved. 
Jan 2013

67800 mi
Replacement of wheel bearing 
Dec 2014

71300 mi

C $500
Wheel bearing. Also found leaking steering rack (not repaired/replaced) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2009 - Mar 2013
Apr 2011

11780 mi

C $500
seized brake caliper. needed to replace rotor and pads 
Feb 2013

31900 mi
Bearing in rear wheel, passenger side front passenger connecting rod 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2009 - Dec 2013
Jul 2012

33040 mi
Charge System warning light came up. The alternator was replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

72000 mi

US $178
The front map lights and driver's dome light assembly wasn't working and had to be replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

109000 mi

US $500
Transfer case pinion gear and shaft broke out of transfer case housing. Paid 350 for used transfer case from junk yard. installed. It's doing well now. I did change the oil in the transfer case before installing. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2010 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013

30380 mi

C $427
fluid leaking from left trans output seal. removed left lower control arm and removed axle. replaced seal. left hand valve cover gasket. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

53320 mi
Alternator was saturated in oil from leaky rocker panel gasket which was also replaced.  Fuel senders were replaced also. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

19000 mi
An anti-skid 'off' light came on intermittently. The dealer replaced a faulty sensor. Replaced sensor to repair problem with anti-skid system. The 'off' light came on at random times.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2017
Nov 2014

35100 mi
CD player quit working 
Jul 2017

57000 mi

US $30
Had turn signal light socket replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States
Jun 2015 - Apr 2021
Jan 2017 CV joint went bad 
Sep 2017

90000 mi

US $5
replaced rear wiper 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

48360 mi

C $250
Fuel guage level sensor in fuel tank . The driver side sensor failed. I replaced both sensors while I was at it. 
Oct 2015

49800 mi

C $250
Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor failed 
Mar 2016

52080 mi

C $105
right front sway link was loose . It was replaced 
May 2016

53200 mi
Recall to change leaking valve cover gasket and replace alternator due possible damage due to dripping oil . Also the recall replaced a brake light switch 
Jun 2022

79360 mi

C $1100
CV Joint boots torn so had both axles replaced ( including boots) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

63240 mi

C $160
Shift cable seized. SUV would not start (safety precaution?) 
Jul 2015

72540 mi

C $130
Right stabilizer link was loose creating "clunking" noise when driving especially on bumpy roads. Problem confirmed by my mechanic. Stabilizer link replaced as well as left stabilizer link. 
Oct 2016

92380 mi
Liftgate support struts were corroded, causing liftgate not to open fully up, so both replaced. 
Nov 2016

93480 mi

C $50
Fuel gauge not working. Fuel sensor fail to one or both. Both sensors to driver and passenger side replaced, and o-rings replaced with OEM parts. Heater core was not heating cabin, raditator coolant flushed and replaced with new coolant. 
Apr 2017

99200 mi

C $70
Loud grinding when braking, brake pads were worn out. Old generic brake pads were replaced with new Bosch brake pads. 
Aug 2017

107880 mi

C $250
Brake rotors replaced and brake pads replaced, even though brake pads replaced in April. Brake dust shields are all corroded and rear-right dust shield scrapes the brake rotor (heard while driving especially on hot days). All brake dust shields need to be replaced. The bolts are so rusted on it will take me a lot of time to remove them, so haven't yet. Emergency brake assembly had a lot of corrosion, unable to replace the emergency brake pads and accessories at the time. 
Jun 2018

115320 mi

C $888
Left and Right Front wheel bearings replaced. Left and right axels had to be replaced because the old wheel bearings seized on the axels. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

72000 mi

US $170
Sway bars were worn loose. Replaced them. 
Dec 2021

118000 mi

US $800
Wheel bearings were gone. There was another suspension issue as well -- don't recall what it was. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Dec 2017
Feb 2014

96620 mi

C $500
fuel level sensors replaced,fuel gauge would read only half even when full and check engine light would stay on 
Jan 2015

93480 mi

C $300
struts 
Sep 2016

139500 mi

C $320
changed tie rod ends replace leaking front struts 
Apr 2017

155000 mi

C $160
changed front pads and rotors 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Iowa, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

66000 mi

US $100
At 66000 miles my car needed new Rack & Pinion, Shocks/Struts new water pump, gaskets, and fuel sensor 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
Sep 2010

26040 mi
Leaking oil pan gasket and replaced axel seal 
Mar 2011

28520 mi
usb PORT overloaded, and reset. Clucking noise felt a 30km everytime after starting. Only hear it once per starting cycle. Dealer checked suspension, and OK. Still exists, and drive on. 
Oct 2011

34400 mi
Fuel tank vent blockage. replaced canister and reset code, light comes on again. Took CUV to another dealer and removed blockage from vent line. Code reset and no problems thereafter. 
Feb 2012

35960 mi
Stabilizer linkage required after hitting pothole. Just a medium-sized pothole, but mid-turn so vehicle leaning into it. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2010

9920 mi
Clutch piston damaged 
Dec 2010

7440 mi
Clutch replacement done improperly. Back lights turning on each time 1st gear is placed. After going again to the dealer, problem solved, but dealer did not accept that previous repair was done in an incorrect way. 
Oct 2011

16120 mi
Clutch cable broke twice. Fluid drop because that. Car has to be towed. 
May 2013

24180 mi
Clutch piston again. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jul 2021
Jan 2016

C $550
Fuel gauge 
Apr 2017

83700 mi

C $750
Ball joint had to be replaced Rear brakes pad and rotors had to be replaced 
Jul 2018

99200 mi

C $100
Suspension noise on the road when hitting bumps. Link kit replaced again. Part was under warranty but I had to pay for labour. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2009 - May 2012
Jun 2010

8060 mi
clutch slave cylinder noise ( clack ) when pressing/depressing the clutch pedal. Appointment for 7 of July to the dealer..will see the result after 
Jul 2010

8060 mi
They thought that it was the clutch slave cylinder but in fact as undoing transmission they found that the culprit was the clutch disc, more precise the clutch disc springs. They were loose with a lot of play in the clutch disc case. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

26040 mi
One of the 6 ignition coils replaced under warranty 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Nov 2016
Sep 2011

21080 mi

C $20
Daytime running light out. Tried new bulb, still not working, traced wiring, found loose connection, fixed and light works fine. 
Jul 2013

41320 mi

C $210
Car would not start. Battery cheked and replaced at 44 months, 
Sep 2014

55180 mi

C $49
Running light(headlight) not working. Replaced headlight . 
Apr 2015

59700 mi

C $320
Noise in front end on bumps. Turned out to be lower front right ball joint which was replaced and allignment. 
May 2016

66340 mi

C $395
Check engine light came on, scan indicated purge valve, which was replaced 
Sep 2016

69440 mi

C $636
Fuel guage acting erratically. Fuel level sensors replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
May 2017 - Feb 2018
Sep 2017

125860 mi
axle front right 
Jan 2018

128960 mi

C $700
Cracked brake lines. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2022
Oct 2011

36000 mi
Check Engine light came on while driving. We immediately drove it to the nearest dealer, and they determined an O2 sensor had quit working. Sensor was replaced and problem resolved. 
Nov 2015

78000 mi

US $59
I noticed that the car wouldn't start whenever I filled up with gas, unless I pumped the accelerator when turning the key. Mechanic replaced the purge control valve, and this seems to have solved the problem. 
Oct 2016

87000 mi

US $290
right rear tire not rotating freely, took it to local C&T high school. bad caliper - replaced both rear calipers, did routine brake pad change at same time (first time done on this vehicle!). 
Mar 2018

95000 mi

US $300
Car stalled, had a rough idle, had little to no power, and the check engine light began blinking. The local automotive program at the career and technical high school checked the codes and diagnosed a bad throttle position sensor. I had the entire throttle body replaced with a remanufactured one at the school. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

41000 mi
Windshield washer float had hole in it so it sunk and triggered washer fluid light to stay on 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2016
Dec 2012

40000 mi
headliner pulling away, drivers side area was broken elec key lock broken 
Feb 2013

50000 mi

US $113
engine light went on after service. dealer claimed I hit a rock cracked the evap sys. I took car to 2 other repair shops they found no crack. reset set computer fixed problem. dealer scam. 
Feb 2016

105600 mi

US $1500
broken catalytic converter failed 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Chile
Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
Jun 2015

66340 mi

$70
coolant loss, replaced a gasket 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
May 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

60000 mi
Sway bar/suspension tightened to overcome suspension thunks experience over speed bumps or dips. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

28000 mi
Bought used. New tires put on prior to buying. Vibration between 55 & 75 mph. Took to tire dealer to examine and repair. Rotated, balanced and aligned. Vehicle still has vibration. Taking it back again next week. Bought car used 10/11/10. New tires were put on before buying. Have vibration between 60 and 75 mph. Took to tire dealer to see if alignment/balance was off. Tire dealer aligned and rotated/balanced. Still have vibration.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2019
Apr 2018

176000 mi

US $35
Low beam went out on headlamp. Replaced and had to order a new dust cover (internet seller) to replace one that I lost. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014

68700 mi

US $100
Fuel sending/sensors in fuel tank. 
Sep 2015

84000 mi
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. 
Sep 2016

95000 mi

US $450
Front end stabilizer dog bones 
Dec 2016

98000 mi

US $126
Switch module on drivers door replaced. Rear passenger window not working from drivers switch. 
Mar 2017

99000 mi

US $129
Left rear wheel bearing replaced 
Aug 2017

108000 mi

US $900
TPMS sensors Fuel sending units replaced 
Jan 2018

110000 mi
TPMS sensor replaced and computer reprogrammed. Warning light returned within 5 days. 
May 2018

114000 mi

US $400
Replace neutral safety switch 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2016
Jun 2012

37000 mi

US $114
Replaced battery 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Sep 2016 - Apr 2021
Feb 2018

123000 mi

US $450
Replaced Front Right Ball Joint. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Qatar
Aug 2009 - Jan 2016
Aug 2010

4960 mi
Leaked coolant gas was replaced in the AC system, but was not covered under warantee so owner paid the full cost of recharging the coolant 
Dec 2013

22940 mi

﷼500
Loss of power suddenly while driving. Problem with fuel pump which was replaced. But problem recurred and fuel pump was replaced again. Now ok. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nevada, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015

160000 mi

US $800
rear wheel bearings 
Aug 2016

183600 mi

US $800
front wheel bearings 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

57040 mi
Part was replaced on warranty bought on last maitenance. 

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automated manual 2WD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
Sep 2012

30000 mi
The engine has developed a noticeable knock. It's louder after the motor warms up. I can hear it when I'm driving if the radio is off. The service tech said everything checks out normal. I am not going to give up until it goes away. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Jul 2014

80600 mi

C $280
Shudder at different speeds. Front shaft removed and balanced. Problem is better but not completely repaired 
Oct 2014

83700 mi
Shudder at different speeds. Dealer wanted to replace transmission and transfer case. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Montana, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

17000 mi

US $93
5th front end alignment in 17000 miles. Toe-in will not stay adjusted. Three separate Hyundai Dealers offer no solution or compensation. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nevada, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014

91000 mi
Check engine light keeps coming on. They found a faulty fuse. 
Jan 2015

97000 mi
Gas gauge always shows empty. (even with a full tank of gas) 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia
Jan 2008 - Feb 2012
Mar 2008

1860 mi
Diesel engine noise on cold start 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Western Australia, Australia
Feb 2008 - Sep 2013
Sep 2009

14880 mi
Random plastic clicking/knocking sound under drivers side of dashboard (right hand drive vehicle) 
Oct 2010

32860 mi
Car engine/transmission seems to occassionally hesitate or hiccup at certain times, such as just around the 85kmh mark. Dealer said they reset adaptive transmission and I should be aggressive when accelerating for the next 3 days afterward 
Dec 2010

35960 mi
Repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve 
Oct 2011

52080 mi
Car seemed to hiccup twice when reaching a certain speed linit, around 80 or 90 kph, then gently backing off the accelerator. This time they replaced the entire Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve. 
Jun 2013

66960 mi
Check Engine light came on day after regular service was done. Error showed problem with Swirl Actuator. Issue rectified next day after several fast accelerations, which is what mechanic advised. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

56200 mi

£250
Rumbling rear wheel bearing. Unit replaced. Note: repair cost £250 sterling. 
Apr 2016

62200 mi

£250
Lower ball joints replaced. Please note cost was 250GBP. 
Apr 2017

69000 mi

£100
Split CV joint boot replaced 
Nov 2017

78000 mi
Rubber bushes replaced 
Jun 2018

80000 mi

£750
New AC pump. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2010

12400 mi
car wont reconize key when going to start/wont turn over. took to dealer multiple times. not a thing is wrong they say. check the computers they all come back ok, finally after 6 months with this issue they say its the tsc sensor?  
Feb 2010

15000 mi

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? 
Jun 2010

27900 mi

C $200
new key and fob lost previous fob and also the back up one. 
Jul 2010

26660 mi
gas petal sticks. 3 times this has happened. car will start to acelerate quickly. have to slam on break with both feet,need passanger to take car out of gear. dealer said its floor mats. threw them out after 1st time this happened.not mats. 
Dec 2010

12400 mi
currently a new grinding sound so loud and bother some, either transaxle, esc sensor or abs sensor issues (we googled). dealer says its normal dont worry. feel lied to this sounds expensive. (date should say 2011 not 2010) seat heater button wont turn off. drained battery. dealer was surprised it happened. was never fixed. 
Mar 2011

39060 mi

C $196
front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle front links replaced. they decided to give up in a short time about a week from notice of rattle to "oh my god" rattle breaks squeak dealer said needs to be cleaned. will prolong life of breaks. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2016
Aug 2008

5362 mi
Squeaking from rear hatch area. Dealer performed TSB 08-BD-008 at no cost. No more squeaks! 
Aug 2012

60000 mi
Power steering rack leaking - replaced under warranty. Dealer also provided new Veracruz to use since car was kept overnight. Sunshade binding - Dealer replaced sunshade under factory warranty. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
Apr 2011

32000 mi
Lost throttle response while driving 50 MPH in traffic and check engine lite came on. Pulled over turned engine off then restarted the car, check engine lite stayed on. Drove to dealership. They replaced the TPS the next day. 
Jan 2014 Leak from front valve cover on to alternator caused car to stall in freeway left lane. The ECS indicator light and the ABS service reminder indicator light came on then a short while later the engine started losing power. Replaced gasket and alternator. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

1000 mi
TPMS light on at vehicle delivery. Dealer reset. light came back on within 10 miles. 
Oct 2008

2978 mi
TPMS light back on. Dealer has Hyundai engineer look at vehicle. Replaced module. Light still off after 100 miles 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
May 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Bad throttle sensor. Unable to accelerate. Check Engine light on. Part replaced under warranty.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2022
Aug 2012

14300 mi
Servo door motor replaced 
Dec 2013

20000 mi

US $60
seat heater not working 
Mar 2014

22000 mi
Replaced head lamp 
May 2014

23000 mi
Replaced valve cover gasket 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

36500 mi
Horn stopped working. Dealer replaced horn and blown fuse under warranty. 
Sep 2015

51000 mi
Recall. Engine valve cover gasket was starting to leak with potential to drip on alternator and ruin it. Since this was caught early no damage was done to the alternator and only the gasket was replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

24000 mi
Radio was not illuminating display in heat. 
Oct 2009

25000 mi
CD stuck in replacement audio system. Another one ordered. Trip computer not calculating range correctly. Could not replicate. New audio system installed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012

67000 mi

US $140
horn stopped working, had to replace them. Two, high and low frequency 
Jul 2013

90800 mi
replaced front sway bar stabilizer links myself,both sides 
Jan 2014

72300 mi

US $215
E-brake appeared to not release properly thus rubbing and squealing. Don't know sensor by name, had to do with oxygen but not an O2 valve. Check engine light out now after replacement. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

78000 mi

US $550
Fuel gauge sender failure 
Mar 2016

83000 mi

US $270
Removed stereo system and sent to factory authorized service center to fix grinding noise with the 6-CD changer. 
Apr 2017

91000 mi

US $20
Replaced ignition switch to fix intermittent problem with starter engaging when car was already running. 
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $1100
Replaced defective compressor 
Sep 2017

95000 mi

US $1100
Replaced battery 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States
Mar 2008 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010

27500 mi

US $29
Throttle Position Sensor failed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

101000 mi

US $800
tie rods lower plus alignment 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Mississippi, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2010
May 2010

21300 mi
Lower control arm bolts loose on driver's side front. Caused clunking noise when coming to a stop, take off from stop, and any left turns. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

155 mi
ON DELIVERY PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT CONTAINED MOISTURE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. 
Sep 2008

6200 mi
Front windows squeak - manufacturer is aware of problem and will do recall when a fix is available and able to resolve. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

8000 mi
The speakers intermittently stop working. No sound from any system (radio or GPS) comes through. Sometimes lasts for hours. They could not replicate and were not willing to check anything other than connections. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012

55700 mi
Replaced driver door rubber sealing. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

55800 mi
Throttle Position sensor failed - replaced under warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

72580 mi

C $1755
oil leak from engine leaked onto alternator and caused it to burn out 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014

34200 mi

US $50
Left Front Camber adjustment kit installed during a wheel alignment. 
Aug 2015

41900 mi

US $150
Heater door motor failed and was replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2010

24000 mi
Engine surging at light throttle. No code. Dealer talked with Hyundai, which recommended replacing throttle position sensor (TPS). Worked. 
Dec 2012

38000 mi
Front stabilizer bar links were replaced under warranty. Had slight oil leak - dealer found it was valve cover gasket. Replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2014

47900 mi
Oil pan was leaking oil - dealer removed pan, cleaned, and replaced RTV gasket sealant. Right-rear wheel bearing failed (made lots of noise). Dealer replaced hub/bearing assembly. Rust bubble under rear hatch window. Dealer removed rear window and repainted entire hatch door. 
Mar 2018

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. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2010

8000 mi
XM radio inoperative. Ordered new XM radio. Replaced XM radio. 
Nov 2010

17200 mi
Retaining grommet came out of driver side carpet mat, letting carpet move. Replaced damaged carpet with new carpet mat, under original warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Jun 2012
Jul 2008

620 mi
Nylon strap that holds flap when second row seating folded down broken. Seat strap has not been repaired nor likely will be until there is a sufficient reason to bring it back to the shop for something more substantial. 
Sep 2008

1860 mi
Strap for rear seat flap broken. Repaired by dealer. Vehicle can be turned off and key removed from ignition with vehicle still in "Drive". Vehicle able to roll if on grade. Vehicle could be turned off and key removed while still in drive. Vehicle able to roll if on a grade. I may not have listed this in proper area. ie transmission ignition or steering??? Fix was in console of gear shifter. 
Jul 2011

23560 mi
Faulty Throttle Position sensor 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2009 - Nov 2015
Sep 2011

22000 mi
Hatchback struts replaced - one was leaking slightly. Dealer replaced the pair.  
Nov 2011

22000 mi
Car had surging idle problem when cold. Throttle position sensor was replaced and computer was updated with a flash update. 
Mar 2012

25000 mi
Wheel sensor needed to be replaced. It caused AWD warning light to flash. 
Nov 2014

44100 mi

US $172
One of the front sway bar links was broken. I had both replaced at the same time. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
Oct 2008

3000 mi
Keyless remote entry does not work reliably. The range is very variable and I sometimes need to be literally by the door for it to unlock the doors. Dealer couldn't replicate but has it on record. 
Sep 2009

11000 mi
brake noises. problem was corroded/frozen rear caliper slides. dealer cleaned and lubed but advised it will need to be done each year due to salt use on roads in winter in our area. Front brakes also make noise, deal 
Mar 2010

15000 mi
Rear brake calipers froze and wore out pads. Dealer turned rotors and replaced pads per TSB. Problem is caused by winter salt corrosion causing calipers to stick/freeze. Hyundai is aware of problem. weather stripping on all four doors pulled away from body during cold weather and would not stay attached to body after weather warmed up. Dealer replaced under warranty. 2nd time this has occurred in less than two years of ownership. 
Jul 2010

18500 mi
AC temperature actuator is malfunctioning and will be replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2010

19700 mi
HVAC control unit replaced 
Sep 2010

21000 mi
throttle position sensor went bad causing car to go into "limp home" mode repeatedly, nearly stranding me but still allowed me to drive short distances. Dealer picked up car in AM, replaced sensor, and delivered back after lunch fixed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jun 2022
Aug 2008

1240 mi
Third Brake Light--Condensation inside. Unit Replaced 
May 2009

9920 mi
Rattle in sunroof.. possible clip hitting metal or glass.. could not replicate enough to pinpoint the issue Metal clanking noise exiting vehicle after engaging parking brake. Dealer could not locate the issue. Told they would try next visit 
Aug 2009

12400 mi
right side lamp over rear licence plate has condensation in the lens. Seal likely gone, dealer ordered part for warranty repair 
Jan 2010

14880 mi
Hose to rear windshield washer nozzle came off under the engine.. repaired. 
May 2010

17980 mi
Cracking noise in Windshield/dash area when turning and going over bumps. Clips broken/loose where dash meets firewall. Dash pulled to repair issue Rubber trim around inside of Door openings had shrunk and come away from the corners.. dealer ordered parts and replaced all 4 door trims. 
Jun 2010

18600 mi
Vinyl side of driver seat bottom was tearing.. small but noticible.. new seat bottom ordered  Rusting from inside out on the back hatch where the bottom of the glass meets the metal. Car into body shop in a week or so. 
Sep 2010

22320 mi
Rust Repaired Bottom seat cover replaced. Hyundai did NOT reimburse dealer but they did not charge me for the replacement part or labour Invertor blown, new one ordered 
May 2011

26660 mi
P2035 TPS or Throttle Positioniong Sensor replaced and ECU updated 
Feb 2013

44520 mi
Fuel sending unit failure Rust showing on rear hatch handle 
May 2013

47120 mi

C $150
Steering rack failure.. seals gave out on passenger side 
Aug 2014

57660 mi

C $200
Link Kit Front end.. expected to fail because of plastic in the OEM parts. All metal installed 
Aug 2016

77500 mi

C $400
Control Arms & Ball joints 
May 2018

97960 mi

C $800
Front struts and ball joints + 4 wheel alignment 
Sep 2018

101060 mi

C $200
Link Kits, wore out again 
Aug 2020

107260 mi

C $800
Hanger bearing went, tried aftermarket shaft, no good. Replaced Hanger Bearing in OEM shaft, kit from dealer 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

14000 mi
Throttle position sensor was replaced Throttle Position Sensor replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

30380 mi

C $180
Right side lower ball join wear and loss, cause excessive inside tire wear, similar to negative camber wear. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - May 2015
Jun 2013

29140 mi

C $1500
Rack & Pinion unit leaking, replacement required. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
Jun 2013

54560 mi
1 front and 1 rear wheel bearing was worn out. Dealer replaced parts under warranty 
Mar 2015

77500 mi

C $300
Replaced front passenger wheel bearing 
May 2015

81220 mi

C $300
Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing 
Jun 2015

83080 mi

C $450
Rear drivers side wheel bearing hub assembly replaced Drivers side inner tie rod was loose, outer tie rod had a torn boot. Replaced both and had all wheel alignment performed 
Feb 2016

99200 mi

C $250
Fuel level sensors a and b replaced 
Dec 2016

119660 mi
Valve cover gasket was replaced. It was leaking oil. Gasket and alternator replaced as part of service campaign by manufacturer. Gasket was replaced by dealer earlier in the year. Defective part 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012

86800 mi
Suspension was squeaking. Repaired under warranty 
Jan 2013

101240 mi

C $948
Replace wheel bearing, knuckle and axle 
Dec 2013

118420 mi
Sensor light for fuel level. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in District of Columbia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Jun 2015

28000 mi
Rear Entertainment Center DVD screen will not display movie content. Menu will display and audio and video play through system. CD changer failed earlier. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

123820 mi

C $400
Replaced Front Lower control arms and ball joints, tie rod ends, Stabilizer Links 
Jun 2017

135160 mi

C $4800
The transmission shifter stuck in Park. Then it stuck in neutral when released with disconnect. The transmission needs replacing. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

89280 mi

C $200
rebuilt propeller shaft replace cv axle 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Aug 2009

13020 mi
Replace weather stripping around doors 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Sep 2013
Apr 2008

112 mi
Engine light came on, automatic tranmission code, likely due to a module 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
- May 2007
May 2007

6 mi
Fix cupholders in rear seats 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

36000 mi
Apparently a known issue, bad sensor causing high RPM on ignition, car slams from 1st to 2nd, hard on the tranny. Car may go into maintenance mode. Dealer switched out a sensor, still high RPM on ignition, but not slamming into 2nd 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2022
Apr 2011

15000 mi

US $100
rear disc brakes squealing. Mechanic cleaned and lubricated the calipers. Sound gone for about a month, but is starting again. 
Sep 2011

21000 mi

US $450
Electronic Stability Control light came on. Brake sensor was replaced and problem is resolved. right rear heat shield loose and making a vibrating noise. Tightened and problem has been resolved. Rust on drivers rear caliper cause it to hang and drag. Needed rear pads, rotors cut and clean an lube everything. I'm a little concerned as the car has 21000 miles on it. However, it does sit outside. squeaking sound with engine running. rate increased as RPM's increased. Power steering idler pulley replaced. 
Oct 2012

28300 mi

US $980
Throttle position sensor failed. Turned on check engine light. Covered under warranty Safety check revealed batter was close to failure. 
Jul 2013

32700 mi
The dealer said the error code was the oxygen sensor and that it couldn't be replaced until it read a certain number. Essentially, they reset the code and did nothing about the gas cap.  Check engine light came on again after putting fuel in the car. The strap that holds the gas cap caused the cap to come loose. I reseated the cap, but the issue did not go away. I cleaned the gasket. Check engine light went off and has not returned. 
Aug 2013

35000 mi
When taking foot off of the gas pedal and coasting, lights would go dim for about a second and then return to normal. This happened repeatedly and would start to drastically drain the battery. The ground wire from the battery terminal was bad. Strange whirling sound when rolling up windows due to issue with ground wire. 
Feb 2014

39500 mi
Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix. The car would intermittently lose electrical power for a split second and then recover. The car was previously brought in for this. The positive battery cable was replaced because of high resistance. Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix The car would intermittently lose electrical power for a split second and then recover. The car was previously brought in for this. The positive batter cable was replaced because of high resistance. Check engine light on and poor gas mileage. The rear bank 1 oxygen sensor was shorted. Replaced and now running normally. 
Sep 2015

52000 mi

US $400
Knock sensor was bad causing Check engine light and retarded timing. 
May 2016

57000 mi

US $1103
Drivers side strut spring broke. Took 4 days to get springs from Hyundai. Replaced struts, springs and did alignment. 
Mar 2017

63000 mi
Fuel gauge would intermittently show Empty. Although the check engine light never came on, it did throw some codes. Both sensors had dead spots. Both had to be replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2008 - Jul 2017
Nov 2008

100 mi
Navigation/Radio System 
Feb 2012

45300 mi
Bearings were replaced under warranty. Worn bearings caused shake in steering. 
Mar 2014

80000 mi
Broken Axle 
Jun 2015

102000 mi

US $35
Replaced headlight bulb. 
Oct 2015

103300 mi
Not sure but dealer repaired under warrenty 
Jul 2017

140000 mi

US $725
Ball Joint needed to be replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2018
Sep 2010

25000 mi
oil leak from oil pressure sending unit requiring replacement 
Nov 2011

38800 mi
Alternator failed, needed replacing 
Jun 2012

46000 mi
noise from loose exhaust heat shield 
Dec 2012

51000 mi
squealing noise when turning 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2012
Aug 2009

15000 mi
transmission had to be replaced at 15,000 miles, warped solenoid channel 
Aug 2012

72300 mi

US $400
drivers door lock actuator sticking. replaced latch and actuator 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2018
Oct 2011

43000 mi
No heat driver's side. Bad 'blend motor'. Replaced. 
Jan 2012

48000 mi
R&R of noisy serpentine idler pulley (bearing noise). Replaced with newer version. 
Aug 2016

120000 mi
Fuel pump died shortly after 120K miles. Had the sub-sender replaced at the same time since they were both suspect at this high mileage. Earlier in the week, I'd had two unexplainable stall situations. This time needed to be towed. Rear wheel bearing noisy since about 110K miles. Finally got tired of listening to it at 120K. One noisy, but quite a bit of play in both rears. Replaced both. A hundred miles after the fuel pump replacement, fully filled tank was reading only half full, indicating bad install, float probably stuck under equalizer tube. Will be taking in to fix next week at dealer's expense. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2010

16000 mi
ESC off light kept coming on due to faulty brake light switch.  
Nov 2010

27000 mi
ESC light came on, check engine light, and the transmission icon came on. The car could barely run past 5 mph. Had vehicle towed to shop and they gave me a loaner car, the next day the car was fixed. Replaced an ESC sensor. 
Jul 2012

50000 mi
Brake light switch replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2009

21700 mi
Noisy stabilizer link. Repaired under warranty at no charge. 
Mar 2010

28520 mi
Axle noise cured by insertion of plastic washer as per TSB. No charge. 
Jul 2010

33480 mi
Both stabilizer links replaced under warranty due to clunking sound over bumps. Second time for right stabilizer. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

23000 mi
Transmission was making noise, tech couldn't duplicate the problem 
Aug 2012

24700 mi
Transmission making noise 
Dec 2012

29000 mi
HVAC system was making noise when changing the temperature. Driver's side actuator was replaced. 
Aug 2013

34000 mi
We again reported noise in the transmission, again the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. 
Jan 2018

72000 mi

US $150
Gas gauge was not working consistently, replaced both in-tank fuel sensors 
Apr 2021

99000 mi

US $75
Both front lower ball joints replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

US $650
fuel sender failed affecting gas gage to read wrong 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
Feb 2010

13000 mi
Power steering gear box replaced Rear washer nozzle replaced 
May 2010

15000 mi
Replaced power steering gear box. 
Sep 2010

17000 mi
Oil pressure sensor replaced Replaced faulty, leaking oil pressure sensor. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012

11780 mi

C $30
CD changer broke after battery change. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oklahoma, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2015
May 2012

27100 mi
Drivers power window quit. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Feb 2016
Aug 2008

4340 mi
Hatch door needs adjustment. Body shop says shims are required and to leave it for a half day. Hyundai will pay. 
Nov 2008

7440 mi
Scanned No. P300 Checked #08-36-003/cleared code -ok' Dealer on the road said that he would replace the part if he had one in stock. Home dealer said that it "may have been speck in gas." "Return if problem repeats"  
Sep 2009

15500 mi
replaced TPS sensor and reprogrammed 
Mar 2010

21080 mi
replaced both front stab. links 
May 2010

22320 mi
Replaced Left innier tie rod and aligned front end 
Sep 2010

27280 mi
noise while on a trip diagnosed as AWD coupler parts were ordered replaced 4wd coupler 
Oct 2010

28520 mi
replaced both rear bearings.. Said that there was some tire noise. Same sound emenating from rear. 
May 2011

33760 mi
Rear shock was defective and replaced under warranty 
Aug 2011

37200 mi
replaced both sway bar links 
Dec 2011

40300 mi
Check engine light flashing--engine running rough--lost power. Cause P0300,P0304, P0306. Correction: Cleared codes and checked No 4 and 6 plugs Updated ECM and road test 
Mar 2012

41540 mi
Plastic seat frame cover came off often. Dealer repaired. rubber moulding on driver side thin and worn had to be reordered wrong coloured part came in defective left front weather strip replaced under warranty 
Aug 2012

44120 mi
returned after clock spring was replace because SRS off light was on and ABS was engaging...checked connections at clock spring applied stabalant, recalibrated SRS system and road tested. Check Engine light was on. Dealer will order sensors and repair under warranty. 
Sep 2012

44640 mi
repalaced fuel level Sensor A 94460ROA .5 N69 C15 
Jan 2013

45880 mi
defective catch on ash tray defective rear power outlet 
May 2013

47520 mi
Remote starter and door opener module requires replacement. module was replaced with part No.mdlhy1800hds 
Feb 2014

50840 mi
Check engine Light indicated p--87 and P--89 replaced intake gasket so far no re-occurrence. Was told to check if that solved the problem then pay the bill. 
Mar 2014

51460 mi

C $429
check engine light on, gas gauge wouldn't register after a fill-up. The right fuel sending unit was replaced. 
Oct 2014

53420 mi

C $56
REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED BUSHINGS 
Sep 2015

55180 mi

C $1159
lower ball joints worn, replaced both front struts were leaking corrosion on upper and lower rad hoses Thermostat corroded leaking timing cover. parts were not available ....repair rescheduled for later in October 
Dec 2015

56420 mi

C $1439
broken timing cover replaced 
Feb 2016

56420 mi
I was told that the knock in the engine would be costly 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

56420 mi

C $45
Rear wheel bearings gone. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2013

55040 mi
Rear sash replaced due to rust and trunk door refinished also due to rust.  Ball joint replace. 3 recall issues fixed. 
Jan 2022

117800 mi

C $500
Parking brake seized for the third time. seems to be about every 12-24 months Replaced rear shocks 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

67000 mi

US $466
"Check engine light" on and rough running. Replaced purge valve. Replaced ignition coil for #5 cylinder 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014

55300 mi

US $93
Broken fuel float 
May 2015

55000 mi

US $200
Axle failed threw ABS code 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Jan 2017

119500 mi

US $887
Fuel tank sending unit needed replacement 
Jun 2017

164000 mi

US $257
Just worn bushings. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

94860 mi

C $1000
2 front shocks, bearings, control arm, tie rod 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2012
Nov 2009

32000 mi
Replaced purge valve assembly Drivers side visor was loose and replaced. Rear seat cover was fraying at the bottom. Replaced. 
Feb 2011

60000 mi
Check engine light came on and car would not go over 5mph. Restarted and car ran normally. Dealer found TSB 09-FL-004, replaced TPS, and did ECU upgrade per TSB. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
Dec 2009

16000 mi
new engine (short block) - defective push rod and other issues. Covered in full under warranty. 
Jun 2012

43000 mi
compressor hose replacement 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

16000 mi
Bad fuel sensor. Replaced under warranty 
Aug 2009

17000 mi
Gas cap wouldn't tighten causing engine light to come on. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Mississippi, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2013
Feb 2011

34500 mi
Water in passenger front floor. Replaced windshield seal and defective driver and passenger front door seals. 
Apr 2011

35300 mi
Again water was leaking into the passenger floorboard. Dealer repaired windshield seal again and we will continue to watch for additional leaking. 
Dec 2011

44000 mi
ESC light flashing and Check Engine light on. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced a faulty brake switch. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2022
Sep 2012

66000 mi

US $100
The purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) was replaced. 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $1500
All spark plugs replaced, one spark coil replaced, Timing and service belts replaced, Transmission serviced, cooling system flushed and serviced, battery replaced, all recalls (airbags) and fuel tank sending units replaced. 
Mar 2016

116000 mi

US $300
Replaced lower ball joints 
Sep 2017

147000 mi

US $450
Replaced Front and Rear rotors and pads. Replaced brake fluid. changed oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter 
Jul 2022

187000 mi

US $187
Replaced [stabilizer bar] bushings 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2014
Sep 2008

200 mi
Passenger airbag light stays on even when my wife sits in the car, dealer said she isnt sitting correctly! DONT BUY THIS CAR! Passenger airbag light "off" light stays on even when I have adult passenger, serious safety issue. seems alot of people have reported this. 

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

20000 mi
The brakes failed to perform on two occasions in the last 5 days. Both times @ low speed, making a turn. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, so they said don't worry brakes on new cars don't go all the way out. Let us know if it happens again. 
Mar 2010

20000 mi
Replaced the Master Cylinder due to inconsistent brake issue. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine not specified

Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

121520 mi

C $25
Defrost was not working approximately a year ago and new electrical connection was installed. In November 2014 I tried my defrost and found it did not work again. I took it to the shop and they replaced a fuse. It still does not work. Fog lights are constantly burning out. I have informed the dealership that there must be something wrong with the electrical as I need to change each fog lights between 2-4 times a year. I think I will just buy a different fog light kit. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Romania
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

20460 mi
Failure in flywheel. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
Nov 2012

74100 mi

US $400
Fuel sensors had to be replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

76000 mi
Brand new and the passenger seat was faulty, seat belt warning light never went out 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

620 mi
Air bag sensor... faulty ground 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Dec 2021
Aug 2016

96000 mi

US $280
Replaced fuel tank level sensing electronic sender unit that was not covered under the 100,000 mile/10 yr power train warranty. This was the first repair that was not covered within Hyundai warranty. This has been far and away the most reliable vehicle I have owned. The only thinges I can say as a negative about the SUV is that the gas mileage has deteriorated about 10 - 15% in local driving, however, a portion of that must be attributed to the 70 mph + avg. So. California freeway normal flow of traffic speeds compared to the 5 to 7 mph slower AVG speeds in MD, where the Santa Fe spent the first half of it's 10 years to date. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

35000 mi
CD system not playing or ejecting disks. New system required, three weeks wait for delivery. 
May 2010

35700 mi
Loss of fluid for power steering, steering rack replaced 
Jun 2010

39000 mi
Rear offside door not opening from inside or outside. Previously, the same happened with rear nearside door. It was the actuator, and seems the same now, parts ordered. CD player update, still waiting on parts after 4 months, very upset. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Turkey
Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2007

3100 mi

$8
Cargo Cover hooks do not hold the places under rear head restraints, replaced them with the ones originally made for Tucson 
Feb 2009

27900 mi
Rear right park sensor is dead. 
Sep 2009

39060 mi
Z rod replaced. 
Dec 2009

42780 mi
Windshield washer tank water sensor replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New South Wales, Australia
Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

34100 mi
A/C stopped working/car stalling. Local mechanic said clutch pulley had broken off. Dealer Service replaced a/c compressor and piping as metal had gone through system. Diagnosed stalling problem as Warning Code being thrown due to a/c problem. 
May 2010

35340 mi
Car still stalling after last "fix". Diagnosed as sticking EGR valve. EGR valve replaced. Car hasn't stalled since (2 weeks) Stereo System stopped working after last trip to Dealer workshop (previous trip required Dealer to remove Dashboard and problem manifested shortly after). Dealer replaced Stereo unit. Now working. Power outlet stopped working after last trip to Dealer workshop (previous trip required Dealer to remove Dashboard and problem manifested shortly after). Dealer stated it had been unattached during last repair and they re-attached. 
Oct 2010

42640 mi
Reversed down driveway noticed oil trail from car. Towed to dealer service dept. Diagnosed that Mainshaft in Transmission had snapped in half! Tranmission replaced under warranty. Refused replacement car - very poor customer service!! 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

68200 mi
Had the car serviced, the same night clutch failed. Roadside assist said master cylinder gone. Car towed to dealer. Replaced under extended warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New South Wales, Australia
Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2014

60760 mi

A $4
Dual mass clutch replacement 
Hyundai Santa Fe in South Australia, Australia
May 2012 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012

91760 mi
Turning hard right from stand the motor would stall unexpectedly. Impression something is tightening and not allowing the vehicle to roll freely. Reversing to & from curb would make thump in transmission/drivetrain. Has got much worse. 
Aug 2012

93660 mi
Hyundia were unable to fix the problem.They now say the car is putting more drive to wheels which is causing the problem. Answer for not being able to fix the problem. It is lemon and no lemon laws in State. Mounting blocks on inter cooler broke and allowed to move about on top of motor. A low beam Headlight globe and a parker globe were replaced. 
Oct 2012

97340 mi
Car now out of warranty and Hyundai Representative has fail to reply letters forwarded. Still not fixed. Drives good in 5th gear which is most of the time but clunking / twisting is when moving from reverse to first or vice versa, or towing. 
Dec 2012

98580 mi
Car now out of warranty and Hyundai's representative is now saying the problem they have tried to fix is "in short, this binding sensation is caused by the AWD systems". They can not fix. Hyundai have Agent warranty bill $14,500. 
Mar 2013

101060 mi

A $380
HYUNDAI built LEMON. Hyundai computer not showing problem yet they have spent at least $14,500 trying to fix the problem. Clunking is getting worse. Not spending anymore on problem. No one wants to trade my car & Dealers recon it is rubbish. 
Jul 2013

105560 mi

A $891
Drive belt tensioner broke 50,000km after timing belt was replaced at 120,000 as per book. Water pump was replaced as it was also showing wear apparently. The original clunk problem is still getting worse especially under load. 
Sep 2013

109740 mi

A $147
The Clunking problem now is showing when slowing just prior to stopping or using brakes which makes it show every time. Problem still not fixed as this garage thought it was the same problem that new parts had already replaced original 
Dec 2013

115940 mi

A $246
High beam driver side. Low beam passenger side. Another headlight. Garage noticed three other lights out, two rear and one front parking light. Auto electrical could not located any cause to the sudden bulb deaths. Cost is total for all three trips. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Oct 2017
Jun 2015

55800 mi

C $400
Fuel tank sensors were replaced Wheel hub started to fail (became noisy) 
May 2016

60760 mi
Check engine light related to evap code 
Jun 2017

65720 mi

C $200
Replaced fuel door actuator and actuator switch on the door. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
Sep 2007

2000 mi
replaced rubber trim/seal on windshield 
Mar 2009

9500 mi
a/c not getting very cold more like just cool. Had leak repaired. 
Dec 2009

11500 mi
none dealer stated this is normal for vehicle 
Apr 2010

12900 mi
Ash tray jammed in had replaced. rear cup holder lid in armrest pops up everytime a bump is hit replaced armrest. 
Jun 2010

14000 mi
front end noise again! sway bars replaced 
Jul 2010

14500 mi
Engine making noise. Replaced timing belt, tensioner, and cam. Replaced swaybar and linkage. timing chain tensioner broke. replaced part & several gaskets.  brakes caliper seized pads wearing did not repair not under warranty. This vehicle is a lemon trading it in 
Aug 2010

14500 mi
Rear brakes calipers frozen and pad & rotors needed to be replaced when traded. The engine had also started to make noise again. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Mar 2011
Aug 2007

7440 mi
plastic front right pillar came loose, squeaky right front window when closing 
May 2009

20460 mi

C $60
mold or mildew in air conditioning creating odour 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2006 - Mar 2023
Dec 2007

11780 mi
Airbag light warning cameontheweek before takingcar to dealer. A faulty signal was detected originated by loose contacts of the wiring for the air bags. 
Dec 2008

20460 mi
Steering became heavy/stiff. Steering pump and steering liquid deposit replaced. 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. 
Jan 2009

20460 mi
Dealer replaced top valve gasket. 
Jan 2011

34720 mi
Front ABS sensor defective. CEL came off. Replaced after the part was ordered. Now the cars runs fine. 
Feb 2011

35120 mi
CEL went on again, after one week of having been in the shop. Dx: Gas tank sensors seemed to be faulty. Parts ordered. Parts for fuel tank sensors replaced. Probably have to go back to the shop. A strong gas smell inside the car. Can feel the smell after car parked for several hours with the windows open. Going back this Monday to try to get the car checked due to strong gas smell after repairs to the sensors in the gas tank. Have not time to go that often to the dealer. 
Jul 2011

37600 mi

C $800
Oil leak on valve cover damaged alternator. Alternator replaced as well as valve gasket (passenger side of V6 engine). 
Apr 2012

53320 mi

C $220
Oil leak coming from left side of transmission. (Driver side) Happened as a result of dealer flushing the trans fluid. Dealer quoted $2000 for repair of the leak. Took the car to independent shop and problem was solved. 
Jan 2016

39100 mi

C $1000
water pump leaking coolant 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2006 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008

29140 mi
Wiring harness for headlights under front bumper has become frayed and torn. 
Mar 2008

31000 mi
Engine immobilized - Result of bent pins from previous warranty job. Oxygen sensor, covered by TSB. Problem discovered with the check engine light. The sensor was replaced and now the mileage has increased and the engine runs smoother. 
Nov 2009

73460 mi

C $780
Alternator replaced due to oil leak from rocker cover 
Feb 2010

77500 mi
Fuel gauge sensor had to be replaced - gauge was inaccurate. Fuel hose was not clamped properly and came loose during drive. Car stopped, fuel everywhere, towed to dealership. Seals on fuel tank not installed properly and car smelled of gas inside and out. All seals replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

84000 mi
Making a turn, rt or lft, the power cuts out to the drive and the wheels lock in a turned position and the power steering and power brakes are out. Dealer has failed to duplicate three times. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Feb 2012

110000 mi

US $100
Passenger tie-rod needed replacing. Thought it was premature. Mechanic said rest of car looked great. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States
May 2007 - Apr 2010
Jul 2007

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. 
Sep 2007

1000 mi
Emergency brake needed adjustment. 
Dec 2007

2000 mi
Fog, or auxiliary driving light bulb burned out. Factory warranty for bulbs is 12 months. Was told that bumper has to be removed to replace it. Not in stock at dealership. Has to be ordered. 
Apr 2008

3000 mi
Driver's door interior door panel had a small tear. Panel was replaced under factory warranty. 
Jul 2008

3000 mi
Bulb replaced by dealer under warranty 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011

26000 mi
Seat belts retracting slowly (sometimes causing seatbelt buckle to be stuck between door and car body) 
Aug 2011

28600 mi
Passenger seatbelt was stuck in the retracted position (repaired after part was replaced) 
Jan 2012

25000 mi
Fixed rattling heat shield 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2006 - Dec 2013
Nov 2012

43400 mi

C $104
Constant rattle from front end. During recall actions (free recall to fix possible passenger air bag switch problem) I asked them to check the noise and they identified a failed sway bar and replaced it. 
Jun 2013

47740 mi
Left sway bar bearing replaced (free of charge). We had the right one done some months ago and paid for that (reported to true delta at the time 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

32240 mi
Sway Bar End Link bushing required replacement, causing clunks going over bumps 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Jul 2008 - Oct 2016
Aug 2009

13000 mi
Rack & pinion had to be replaced. System was leaking power steering fluid 
Dec 2012

54000 mi
Valve cover gasket oil leak on top of alternator. Valve cover gasket and alternator replaced. 
Jan 2015

48700 mi

US $300
Replace a bad coil (#4) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2022
Jan 2008

10000 mi
Automatic climate control. Outside temperature reading varied wildly 
Dec 2010

50000 mi
Front Windshield Washer Pump failed. Replaced. 
Aug 2011

60000 mi
Windshield washer pump failed again, not yet fixed. 
Jun 2014

106000 mi
Bad passenger side rear door lock. 
Jul 2014

108000 mi

US $300
Replaced bad alternator. Location of alternator makea replacing it a MAJOR repair. 
Sep 2014

110000 mi
Broken driver's side sun visor. Poor design. It is well documented on the Internet. 
Jan 2018

158000 mi

US $5
Both sun visors are broken. Found fix on YouTube using 6/32 screws. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Mar 2008 - Jan 2018
Feb 2009

7000 mi
CD/DVD would not work. 
Nov 2009

17000 mi
The car squeaked on the rear driver side everytime the car was on uneven pavement. They oiled the area and it's fine now. Seat belt clip in second row middle seat kept falling in hole and you couldn't get it out. They fixed it and it works fine now. 
Nov 2013

74300 mi
Oil leak 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2008 - Dec 2014
Mar 2008

6000 mi
Oil filter housing cap sprung a leak. Cap appeared to have had a defect in molding. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in West Virginia, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008

15000 mi
Clunky noise from the front suspension. Dealer's technician unable to replicate. 
Jun 2009

18000 mi
clunky noise, reposition the shield, seems the problem is solved 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States
Oct 2007 - Feb 2013
Sep 2012

71000 mi

US $150
Left Bank Oxygen Sensor failed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States
Mar 2009 - Feb 2015
Aug 2013

18000 mi

US $17
Car started then stopped after 30 seconds. Traced fuel injection, found no B+ for fuel injectors. Back tracked to fuse box, switched relays from Air conditioner over to fuel injection. Car started. Ordered new relay from dealer. Took 8 days to arrive. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008

14000 mi
Heat shield rattled. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2017
Mar 2012

64000 mi

US $125
Left rear caliper was sticking. Removed and replaced rear pads and left rear rotor. 
Nov 2014

108000 mi

US $150
R&R outer tie rod ends. Cost includes purchase of tools. 
Dec 2014

110000 mi

US $200
Took the car in for tires and an alignment, and they found that the lower ball joints also needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2015

126100 mi

US $1
Replaced both front calipers. Had problems with the bolt breaking in the bracket that holds the caliper. 
Jan 2016

128200 mi

US $350
Replacement of all sway bar links. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

109400 mi

C $400
Head gasket repair 
Jun 2018

119040 mi

C $500
Bearing came off Needed tow and repair 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2007

824 mi
Repair middle rear seat belt buckle. Buckle was falling through hole in seat. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

26300 mi
Fixed lumbar support on driver's seat. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2016
Apr 2007

2480 mi
leaking windshield, at 1st I thought it was the sun/moon roof, but in fact was the windshield 
Mar 2010

32860 mi
changed a link, front passenger side, seems like a steering link from what I understood 
Apr 2010

33852 mi
changed the fuel sensors and reset the computer for faulty or erratic gas gauge and check engine light Brought in my 07 SF, was diagnosed with 2 sensors in gas tank to be replaced on warranty, 1 was for check engine light, the 2nd is for gas gauge fluctuation, dealer says its knowledge of hyundai and this is being seen more and more,  
Jul 2011

50840 mi
air bag light went on, part is ordered and will be replaced on warranty, said it comes from driver side steering where air bag is. 
Jun 2014

89900 mi

C $1000
massive pothole, stuck bearing check engine light on, due to gas tank sensor and a gage not working 
Dec 2015

99200 mi

C $2000
multiple repairs bar joint, sway bar, suspension, alignment, etc 
Mar 2016

106020 mi

C $600
car stalled , battery was already changed,I had it towed to garage and was as thought the alternator. It was changed at cost of 600. tax in. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2016
Jul 2014

150000 mi

US $485
Car had intermitent starting failure -we towed it 3 times only to have it start fine a the dealer. This time they replaced the starter. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011

29760 mi
Stabilizer Link Replaced 
Mar 2013

50220 mi

C $300
Repaired tie-rod ends. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

3000 mi
rear 115V power outlet. the power inverter was no good rear 115V power outlet. the power inverter was no good 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

83000 mi

US $1080
Fuel level sensor, includes fuel pump 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2007 - Dec 2015
Mar 2009

19840 mi
Slight noise when going over bumps. 
Jan 2010

24800 mi
Replaced A/C condenser under warranty 
Feb 2010

25400 mi
A/C Condenser replaced 
Oct 2011

38940 mi
Fuel gauge replaced under warranty 
Sep 2013

55800 mi

C $200
Idler pulley 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Singapore
Jul 2014 - May 2015
Feb 2015

41420 mi
Throttle body replaced for second time. First time was three years ago. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

13640 mi
Cup holder door on armrest doesn't stay shut Gas cap bracket broken Milage is terrible. 15 l/100km in mixed highway city driving. Service rep claimed that if the computer analysis does not disclose a problem, there isn't a problem, indicating that no condition that might be responsible for the problem was investigated if 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. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

61800 mi

US $975
Had to replace the AC compressor. We tried fixing the leak first but after a month the system was no longer cooling.Very disappointed the compressor didn't last longer... 
Jun 2014

78000 mi

US $750
Had to replace the condenser this time and some o rings. I should now have a completely new AC system. Very dissappointed. 
Feb 2016

89100 mi

US $196
Oxygen censor had to be replaced. 
Jun 2017

98000 mi

US $466
Replaced Starter 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2022
Mar 2016

126000 mi

US $500
This car has a persistent oil leak. A local shop and Hyundai both thought it was a valve cover gasket, but apparently it has been a timing cover gasket all along. This repair will cost over $1200. 
Jun 2016

130000 mi

US $900
The (difficult to diagnose) timing cover gasket was finally replaced. The never ending oil leak/burned out alternator problems have been fixed! 
Nov 2017

156000 mi

US $400
Oem radiator cracked. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Sep 2015
Sep 2011

39060 mi

C $1500
Gas tank sensor replacement  
Sep 2015

138880 mi

C $1000
gas throttle sensor 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

6820 mi
Car wouldn't start. BCM had to be changed 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Mar 2007 - Jul 2013
May 2007

720 mi
AC performance was poor. Diagnosed a loose high pressure valve. Tightened the valve, recharged the coolant and problem was solved. A/C recharge. High pressure valve leaked. Valve replaced and system recharged under warranty. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States
Mar 2007 - Jul 2010
Apr 2007

1000 mi
Loose bolt on strut tower. Made a light squeaking noise. Problem diagnosed and fixed ASAP without an appointment in less than one hour. 
Sep 2007

9000 mi
Oxygen sensor faulty. Caused the car to run a little rough at times and sometimes "jerky". Installed new oxygen sensor. 
Mar 2010

40000 mi
Blower for a/c and heater quit working. Replaced transistor. Repair successful. Part ordered during first trip, arrived quickly and installed quickly. Excellent service and turn-around. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States
Dec 2006 - Jun 2018
Jul 2008

19000 mi
ABS light came on. "Brakes" light came on. Dealer fiddled with it then said OK to drive. They returned it to me and lights were out. Still out after 6 day days. 
Sep 2008

21000 mi
Diagnosis of ABS warning light Dealer replaced defective ABS control. 
Jul 2009

31000 mi
Air Bag light lit on instrument panel Replaced junction box in engine compartment to correct problem of short circuit in original. 
Jul 2011

50000 mi
Something broke in right-rear brake. Required replacement of pads, caliper, disk. 
Oct 2011

52000 mi
Car hard to start and idled rough. Dealer replaced throttle control module. 
Oct 2012

61200 mi

US $140
A front suspension rattle was repaired by replacing a sway bar link. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

13640 mi
No light when opening the door. Intermittent radio lights, shifter lights or seat warmers. Moonroof leaking. 
Feb 2008

18600 mi
Fixed the electrical problem from before. Fixed moonroof leaking. Fixed problem. 
Dec 2008

31620 mi
 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2007 - Jun 2013
Feb 2008

1569 mi
Engine ran rough-check engine light- ecm upgrade req'd. Jerking/hesitation when braking- open circuit, ESC warning lights were on. ESC/ABS open circuit ECM Upgrade required/ Chk engine light on- Runs rough 
Oct 2011

20040 mi
Loose in socket. Replaced R.F. stabilizer link (there was a noise/clunky/rattley in the front end when driving) 
May 2012

22400 mi
Excessive Play/Rear Stabilizer Bar(Both Sides-Bushing) Front Valve Cover Gasket Leaking 
Oct 2012

24280 mi
Link loose R&R LF stab. link 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

15500 mi
Alternator failed. 
Feb 2010

28520 mi
Clunking noise from front end. Stabilizer link replaced Squeaking noise from dash area 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - May 2017
Sep 2014

76260 mi

C $1200
Gasket in engine mount worn out causing oil to leak down to the alternator 
Nov 2014

76880 mi
Same engine mount gasket problem as reported in Sept. Repaired under warranty Battery died but can be re-charged. Alternator dead and replaced. Throttle position sensor is no longer working. Part replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

16000 mi
ordered map light dome light fix ordered new grill, paint coming off, one that came with the car 
Oct 2007

17000 mi
new dome light fix. working great new grill, so far so good 
Nov 2007

17000 mi
New grill installed. New dome light installed. 
Apr 2008

32000 mi
Outside temp not working correcly- rewired. 
Jun 2008

34000 mi
same problem, outside temp, not working. Next time I go in for service, they said they would look at it again. 
Sep 2008

39000 mi
Installed new temp sensor. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007

11000 mi
No front dome light. Dealer replaced the front map lights to come on when the dome light in the passerger compartment came on. Very good repair and very good customer service. 
Sep 2007

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. The driver's side window was squeaking. 
May 2008

24000 mi
Took in for normal oil change. Had the maintenance tech check the electrical plug in the back of the car. It would not play my son's Playstation during a trip. Kept tripping the circuit. New moduel ordered. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

26000 mi
Clunking noise that started under the hood at around 10,000 miles. Many dealership visits resulted in not finding problem. Changed dealerships, found problem - air compressor was broken. Replaced, works well now, a roughly one day repair. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

1240 mi
Sunroof was leaking. Vehicle was in the shop for one day. Dealer tried to fix by adjusting the fit of the sunroof. The sunroof still leaked. He called later in August to recommend replacement parts. We decided not to do this as we heard the fix did n 
Nov 2007

5580 mi
The oil filter was not properly tightened by the mechanics when they did a routine oil change. Two weeks later the filter came loose and we lost much of our engine oil driving home from work. The vehicle had to be towed and was in the garage for one ful 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2007 - Sep 2012
Oct 2007

3720 mi
headlights to be re-adjusted 
Jan 2008

4960 mi
Stress crack in windshield. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2007 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007

2480 mi
Replace defective passenger overhead console light switch 
Nov 2009

21266 mi
Replaced worn front right ball joint. Front right ball joint replaced 
Feb 2013

48960 mi

C $300
Replace front right CV joint boot (had a hole in it) 
May 2013

50500 mi

C $1600
The valve cover gasket (driver's right side) leaked oil onto the alternator which took it out, which left only the battery to operate the vehicle which took the battery out. $1,600 later (entirely at owner's cost), these were all replaced. 
Sep 2013

55180 mi

C $500
Left front tie rod end replaced. This firmed up the front suspension quite well. 
Jun 2014

60140 mi

C $5645
Seal leaking on timing cover Rack & pinion leaking (was replaced) Right front strut leaking (was replaced) Fuel sending units in gas tank had failed (were replaced) Both fuel vapor purge valves failed (both were replaced) Replaced timing belt cover Replaced rack & pinion assembly Replaced right front strut 
May 2015

68200 mi

C $250
Right tie rod end replaced 
Sep 2015

71920 mi

C $600
Replace left rear wheel bearing/hub assembly 
Aug 2016

78740 mi

C $175
Replace rear sway bar bushings 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2007 - Oct 2011
Aug 2007

3000 mi
The black finish on the rear drivers side door panel had lost its sheen. Needed to be repainted. 
Dec 2007

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 
Dec 2008

27000 mi
At slower speeds (parking lots, driveways) when wheel is cranked hard to the right, it will lock up if brakes are applied and wheel cannot be moved. Taking foot off of brake releases the power steering. 
Feb 2009

32000 mi
Brake flush in Feb did not fix issue with steering locking up.. Dealership replaced entire rack and pinion and did an alignment.. Problem seems to be fixed. 
Apr 2011

71000 mi

US $224
Suspension rattle at low speed over bumps.. sway bar link ends were replaced. Apparently a common part that wears.. 
Jun 2011

74000 mi

US $600
Alternator failed. Also, battery reported to have bad cell in it. Both items were replaced.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2006 - Jul 2017
Aug 2007

4960 mi
Rear passenger side bumper not flush with body -- paint coming off where bumper meets body. Repair looked successful at pick-up, but one week later, it has returned. 
May 2008

11780 mi
Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tabs failed to release rails so they could be repositioned). 
Aug 2008

15500 mi
Paint peeling from rear bumber. This was repaired unsuccessfully in Aug 07, nd problem returned within a month. This is the second repair. 
May 2009

21700 mi

C $20
Faulty O2 sensor. Sticky seatbelt. Burned out headlight. 
Jun 2009

22940 mi

C $20
Burned out headlight. Burned out fog light. 
Jul 2009

24800 mi
Sticky seatbelt. 
Nov 2009

28520 mi
Creaking in front end when turning sharply caused by loose front sway bar links. Both front sway bar links were replaced.  Fuel gauge giving inaccurate reading due to faulty fuel sender. 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). 
Feb 2010

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. 
Apr 2010

33480 mi
Related to earlier replacement of faulty fuel sensor. Replaced again, but check engine light came back on again 2 days later. 
May 2010

33480 mi
License plate light cover replaced. Replaced both fuel pump seals. Sensor showed no leaks, but check engine light came back on several days later.  
Aug 2010

35960 mi
Right front inner tie rod end and right front lower ball joint replaced. 
Nov 2011

49600 mi
Rear passenger door lock not engaging. New actuator mechanism was ordered. 
Feb 2012

52080 mi
Rear passenger side door lock actuator assembly replaced. 
Aug 2012

56780 mi

C $360
Replace outer left tire rod end. Removed and replaced right rear exhaust flange. I believe it had started to corrode. The shop simply manufactured a new one and welded it on -- which was cheaper than OEM part.  
Nov 2012

60020 mi

C $764
Lower control arm bushings were worn. Replaced. Sway bar bushings were starting to wear. Replaced CV boots were slightly leaking. Replaced clamps. 
Feb 2013

61860 mi

C $500
Leaky differential seal, caused tranny fluid leak. Seal replaced. Corroded rad hose clamp leaking coolant. Replaced clamp. 
Jun 2014

77500 mi

C $200
worn right front tire rod end. Replaced. 
Sep 2014

78120 mi

C $965
Control arm bushings worn on both arms. Replaced both. 
Jul 2015

87500 mi
Tires were wearing unevenly. Identified worn ball joint and stabilizer link. Replaced both ball joint and stabilizer link. Worn suspension causing stablizer and ball joint failure, which was wearing tires unevenly. Replaced front and rear struts Car extremely out of alignment after recent repair. Discovered a worn camber bolt that should have been replaced previously. 
Aug 2015

88600 mi
Rotational humming noise diagnosed as worn bearings. Replaced right front hub assembly. Right turn signal not working properly. Earlier visit diagnosed problem as faulty rear tail lamp harness. Part was ordered and replaced, but did not fix the problem. Need entire new assembly. Worn lower driver side ball joint. Previously replaced and under warranty. 
Sep 2015

91140 mi

C $125
Clunking noise when reversing. Diagnosed as worn rear drive shaft bolts. Part replaced. 
Mar 2016

96720 mi

C $245
Dashboard brake light came on, burning rubber smell from rear brakes. Rear emergency brake cable was worn and replaced. 
Sep 2016

104160 mi

C $330
Lower left control arm replaced. 
Nov 2016

105760 mi

C $200
Rear right bearing failed 
Mar 2017

109740 mi

C $365
Hole in catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter. 
Apr 2017

110102 mi

C $845
Work sway bar links Worn inner cv boots 
May 2017

111279 mi

C $633
Worn front strut mount Leaking oil pan from work gasket 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2007 - Aug 2020
Mar 2010

34720 mi
Radio stopped working Gasket blown 
Mar 2011

49600 mi
I had a oil change and transmission flush 2 weeks earlier. The dealer dismounted the power steering reservoir in the process and forgot to remount it. I lost power steering. Vehicle had to be in for 3 days while they fix a hose! wow! 
Apr 2014

97840 mi

C $1200
Leaky gasket. 
Dec 2015

122760 mi

C $1000
Both headlights stopped working. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2006 - Oct 2008
Jul 2007

9000 mi
Leaking Valve Cover. Loose Interior panel panel in cargo area. Rear bumper was loose. Popping noise in suspension like a bad ball joint or tie-rod end. Mettalic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. 
Dec 2007

12000 mi
Leaking Front Driver Side Strut Replace inoperative Switch for Drivers power seat Metallic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. Repair bent heat shield 
Feb 2008

13000 mi
Engine coolant leak top of engine. Replaced thermostat and seal. 
May 2008

14000 mi
Dealer repaired engine oil leak on front of engine. Replaced seals and gaskets near timing belt cover.  Replaced bushing between drive shaft and hub. 
Jul 2008

15000 mi
Oil Leak from oil pan. Oil pan was incorrectly installed during last repair. Seal/Gasket previously not installed properly. 
Oct 2008

17000 mi
Grinding noise from rear driver side wheel. After driving find that the wheel is very hot and notice a considerable burning smell. Dealer cleaned and lubed parking brake cable. Brake noise. Grinding and rubbing sound from rear driver side wheel when driving. After driving wheel becomes very hot and considerable burning smell. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2006 - Jun 2010
Jun 2007

2480 mi
Air conditioning not working at all. 
Feb 2008

5580 mi
Yet another attempt to fix the air conditioning. When the repair was attempted they noticed more seals were leaking and this requires more parts and another trip to dealer for repairs. Otherwise the vehicle has performed remarkably well. 
Apr 2008

6200 mi
Finally, after 18 months the air conditioning is fixed. 
May 2008

6820 mi
Engine light came on, stopped vehicle immediately and called dealer. Dealer chose to tow vehicle (wasnt necessary), and diagnosed problem as a faulty O2 sensor. Parts were ordered. Parts installed. No further problem. 
Jul 2008

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. 
Sep 2008

9300 mi
Cable was placed back into bracket and tightened.  
Feb 2009

11780 mi
Slight clunking noise in the front suspension. Diagnosed as worn link assembly, both sides, to front sway bar. Problem due to bad street conditions in local area ? Parts replaced and problem solved. 
Aug 2009

16740 mi
Weather stripping for drivers side door was falling apart, part ordered and replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Jan 2008

4000 mi
Bad welds in rear frame caused creaking noise. Rewelds successfully fixed problem. ESC off and AWD Lock buttons' functions were reversed. 
Sep 2009

25000 mi
Throttle sensor failure - car died on freeway. Towed free by Hyundai roadside asst, dealer fixed in two hours free of charge. Inconvenient, but well handled by Hyundai. 
Jun 2010

30000 mi
during 30k svc, non dealer tech discovered leaking a/c compressor. Took to dealer for svc, and found leak was actually coming from gasket cover that needed to be replaced. replaced free under warranty after last repair, warning lights came on(blinking seatbelt & battery light). leaking oil from prev repair had dripped into alternator. able to drive to dealer. alt replaced, no charge. 
May 2011

42000 mi
rear passenger door lock did not function when using power locks. actuator replaced under warranty with no issues. 
Aug 2011

44000 mi
seat pockets behind front seats were tearing off. Both pockets replaced under warranty, no charge. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2007 - Mar 2013
Sep 2009

31000 mi
Rear bumper fascia clip undone. Dealer pushed in and called it repaired on 1st visit. Problem persisted.  Dealer made fix on 2nd visit. 
Jun 2012

60760 mi

C $1300
Leaking oil pan Timing belt cover repair 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

47740 mi
Santa Fe would not start. Battery was fine but engine would not turn over. Would eventually start after a few attempts but with a strong gas smell. This is an intermittent problem that has no predictable circumstance such as cold weather, etc... 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - May 2012
Dec 2011

43400 mi
left valve cover had to be replaced (leaking oil). driver's side rear shock replaced, also due to leakage. Fuel door switch replaced, fuel door not always opening. 
Mar 2012

45260 mi
Dealer replaced right rear strut (leaking fluid) 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
Oct 2011

44000 mi
Front end suspension (sway bar) bushings needed to be replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2009 - Dec 2016
Nov 2009

30380 mi

C $50
Left foglight not working. Warrenty does not cover bulbs. Discovered it was a broken connector wire. Purchased replacement connector from an aftermarket supplier and replaced it. Got excellent help from the Hynundai forums. 
Aug 2010

36580 mi

C $190
CD player would not release CD. The CD Assembly unit was replaced. I went to an independent electronic shop - it is where the dealers take their radio electronic problems. I paid for it myself, even though it is a warrenty item. 
Oct 2011

51460 mi
Air bag light remained on for past two months. DEaler spent an hour or so they said to check all the error messages on vehicle computer history. Told me that the seat belt receptacle was the roblem and they will need to order new one. 
Jan 2012

53940 mi
This repair trip was to install the replacement passenger seat belt receptacle portion that was causing the Air Bag light to remain on. Had to wait a coup[le of hours for it to be installed. 
Feb 2012

56420 mi
Regular instances of Check light on and fuel gauge showing empty tank when there was fuel in tank. Dealer diagnosed problem as failed fuel sensor in fuel tank. Dealer repaired by replacing the sensors under Hyundai warranty. 
Jul 2013

71300 mi

C $1100
replace both front lower control arms; press out ball joints, press in new - replaced both ball joints. Replaced outer links,; repair & replaced inner sway bar bushing, etc. 
Feb 2014

79020 mi

C $1147
Noticed slight oil leaking around valve covers - Re & Re engine cover and intake manifold cover gaskets and seals. Replaced spark plugs since access was created. 
Nov 2014

88040 mi

C $900
Our parking brake cable was broken. Hyundai does not offer a simple replacement cable but you must purchase entire assembly. Expensive, it cost $470 Cdn. Garage charged 1.5 hours. 
Dec 2014

89280 mi

C $800
to finish replacement and repair of parking bake assembly, etc. 
Nov 2015

94320 mi

C $275
Replacement of parts were covered by warranty. Costs were labour and shops costs. 
Aug 2016

99820 mi

C $1500
Right front shocks needed replacement. Both left and right shock absorbers were replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2008 - Jul 2018
Jan 2008

11160 mi
Key chip had to be reprogrammed as would not start the car, exhaust issue had to be repaired 
Jul 2009

26660 mi
Squeak being emitted from suspension linkage. 
Feb 2011

43060 mi
Engine would not start as anti-theft immobilizer device was malfunctioning and did not recognize the key fob. The malfunctioning part was replaced within one day and the vehicle has been fine since. 
Apr 2012

55900 mi
engine immobilizer issue. occasionally didn't start on first attempt, but shop noted problem during routine inspection while in for an oil change. 
Apr 2015

83080 mi

C $900
CV joint at front of car broke and had to be replaced. Unfortunately got fused to wheelbearing and that had to be replaced too making the repair unusually expensive. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

89300 mi

US $55
Passenger side blend door actuator failed. Replaced actuator. 
Oct 2014

90300 mi

US $528
Replaced bad fuel level sensors. 
Oct 2015

98500 mi

US $300
Replaced door lock actuator. 
Mar 2016

103000 mi

US $769
Replace fuel pump. Failed overnight while sitting in driveway. 
Jul 2017

119000 mi

US $130
CD player broke, wouldn't eject. Replaced head unit. 
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $200
replace loose tie-rod end 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
Jul 2014

81100 mi

C $800
noise from front wheels. Replace CV joint and wheel bearings. 
Feb 2015

86800 mi

C $1000
Rear wheel bearing was replaced because the mechanics found some movement of the wheel after the car was hoisted up. Also there was oil leak from the engine seal. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

76400 mi

US $220
Gas mileage dropped from 19.7 to 14 mpg. Dealer updated control module firmware & changed sparkplugs for $450.00 which did nothing. On personal reccomendation had private mechanic determine that speed sensor was defective cost $220.00 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jun 2017
Feb 2013

69420 mi

C $450
Front wheel bearing required replacement 
Jul 2013

74400 mi

C $550
Rear right hand wheel bearing. 
Nov 2014

82460 mi

C $250
Valve cover gasket 
Nov 2016

91020 mi

C $250
Floaters in gas tank are off, therefore the level instrument is always off. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2018
Mar 2017

143000 mi

US $100
brake pads and rotors 
Jun 2017

146000 mi

US $1100
new compressor and evaporator for AC replaced leaking radiator 
Sep 2017

149000 mi

US $130
Replaced failed starter 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2010

53000 mi
Squeal heard when turning steering wheel. 
Jul 2010

54000 mi
Steering wheel squealed. 2 weeks after new steering rack installed, I lost all power steering. Tried adding fluid but it almost immediately dripped out. Dealer shop said seal "blown" & replaced steering rack again. 
Mar 2014

88000 mi
Something related to the fuses came unhooked. Fuses were fine. Whatever it was just needed to be reconnected. My very nice mechanic didn't charge me for it. 
May 2014

89000 mi

US $87
AC not blowing cool air. AC needed coolant--mechanic was unable to detect leak. He put dye in & we will watch. 
Jun 2014

90000 mi
Needed new AC Compressor. 
Dec 2014

94000 mi

US $86
Gear Stick stuck. 
May 2015

96000 mi

US $241
Intermittently wouldn't start. Battery OK. Mechanic replaced main engine ground. Fuel gauge showed random levels. Then CEL came on. 
Jul 2015

97500 mi
Electronic Throttle Control light on. Car was stalling when driving--would only go 20mph and did not respond to "revving" engine--not increase in RPM. Has been listed in TSB. 
Jun 2017

120000 mi

US $40
ETC Light on. I'm sorry, but I have no recollection of what he did to fix it. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008

17360 mi
Replaced brake switch assembly HY938100W00. Took less than 1 hour.  
Jun 2010

32860 mi
Replaced the sway bar linkage on left side front of vehicle.  
Mar 2011

37200 mi
Front steering and suspension noise. I suspect worn steering linkage, same as last year. Told dealer that it should be checked upon lease return. He wasn't too concerned. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2008 - May 2012
Nov 2008

15500 mi
Front sway bar link was loose, replaced link. 
Mar 2009

19840 mi

C $120
Fuel gauge not displaying properly. This is the second attempt at fixing it. So far so good. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

67000 mi
CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILED AND DAMAGED CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED--EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED IT 100%- BTW....TOYOTA CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS AWESOME COVERED 100% WITHIN MINUTES OF HYUNDIA DEALRER CALLING-BOUGHT CAR FROM TOYOTA USED 
Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2012
Mar 2010

58000 mi

US $50
leaking power steering hose on the heat exchanger 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

51000 mi
Ignition coil bad. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2009

12000 mi
When wheels were turned to the extreme right or left there was a popping noise. Solution from the dealer was to file the stops down which corrected the problem. 
Sep 2010

26000 mi
Oxy sensor replaced 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

45820 mi
Headlight 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2008 - Sep 2015
Jul 2009

30380 mi
Replace sway bar Rear Wiper motor was making strange noises. Installed new wiper motor. 
Jan 2010

35960 mi
Radio replaced for third time. Yes, that makes four radios! It still has problems! Replace radio for the 3rd time First two for bad sound did not remedy problem. Crap radio! Third because display would disappear from time to time. Done under warranty. 
Jun 2010

41540 mi
Some steering components repaired/replaced 
Nov 2010

46440 mi
Support arm for rear hatch had prematurely rusted. 
Jan 2012

49620 mi
Rocker cover leaked oil onto alternator. Replaced Gasket Replaced alternator 
Jun 2013

77500 mi

C $500
Front struts. Not sure if repair successful. Told that their bearings were worn. Under certain conditions a clunk could be heard - can still hear it. 
Jun 2014

89280 mi

C $600
Replace ball joints plus alignment Windshield washer pump failed. Windshield washer pump replacement was not initially successful as new one also failed. Returned to dealer and discovered that one of the tubes had mysteriously disconnected. 
Dec 2014

93000 mi

C $1800
Replace right rear wheel bearing Replace CV joint boot Replace two rotors, two calipers and four pads 
May 2015

99200 mi

C $600
Engine warning light came on. Diagnosed as failed fuel sensor(s). Sensors replaced. After repair fuel gauge was inaccurate. Went back but they couldn't test because tank was full. Returned with low tank and repair is now OK. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

66340 mi
The oil pan is leaking. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

1000 mi
Leaking windshield washer hose 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

55535 mi

US $2000
Harmonic balancer and serpentine belt needed to be replaced 
Jul 2018

66000 mi

US $13
Passenger side headlight replace bulb 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Kansas, United States
Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
Feb 2007

3000 mi
The temperature indicator on the trip computer read erratic/not at all. The airbag light came on and wouldn't go out. The dealer ended changing out an airbag sensor somewhere on the R/H fender to fix it. 
Apr 2007

4000 mi
The airbag light came on again and wouldn't go out. The dealer ended changing out another airbag sensor somewhere on the fender to fix it. Successful repair.  
May 2007

8000 mi
The airbag light came on again and wouldn't go out. The dealer checked the pins at the junction box and tightened the connection (there is a TSB out on this particular issue). Successful repair.  
Jun 2007

8000 mi
The airbag light came on again (4th time) and wouldn't go out. This time the dealer replaced the junction box and checked the pins in the connector for serviceability (there is a TSB out on this particular issue). Successful repair.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

106000 mi

US $650
Took vehicle for oil change and alignment, found out that there was a bad ball joint that needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2014

108300 mi

US $40
A taillight was replaced. 
Jan 2015

110700 mi

US $40
A headlight was replaced. 
Jun 2015

118000 mi

US $85
Multiple bulbs were replaced - a headlight, one in the CHMSL, and one of the taillights - during a routine oil change. 
Mar 2016

126000 mi

US $643
Timing belt and serpentine belt needed to be replaced and were overdue by about 6000 miles. 
Jun 2016

128000 mi

US $600
Left & right taillight assemblies were replaced as water seeped into them when tail lights were replaced before. 
Jan 2017

114800 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. 
Mar 2018

147000 mi

US $300
There was a battery and alternator issue; battery and some cables were replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States
May 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2016

125000 mi
Recall for valve cover gasket leaking on to alternator. Had been replaced once before under warranty before the recall. This time I knew what to look for and caught it before the alternator could be damaged. 
Apr 2017

12000 mi
Valve cover gasket again leaking oil onto alternator. Left alone this will cause the alternator to fail and not charge battery (as it did the first time). Replaced under warranty for recall repair. 
Aug 2017

138000 mi

US $30
Brake Pads- done at home 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Jan 2011

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). 
Nov 2012

99100 mi

US $180
Switch on arm rest which opens fuel hatch will not work. Had to replace the electrical system. No problems afterwards 
Jul 2013

106000 mi

US $370
Check engine light went on and car stalls when gas cap is opened. Purge valve solenoid went bad and had to be replaced. Dealer had the part in stock, meaning they know it is a common issue. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2017
Mar 2014

120500 mi

US $500
Starter replaced due to no crank/no start condition 
Jul 2015

135000 mi

US $500
Replaced A/C condenser 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2010
Jul 2007

16000 mi
Air Bag Warning Light Stays on Rattle in left rear area of vehicle. Told by service department that many Santa Fe's have this same rattle. 
Sep 2007

21000 mi
Same problem - air bag light stays on 
Sep 2008

32000 mi
Brake lights stuck on even with vehicle turned off so ran battery down. Also dangerous. They replaced the sensor. Rear hatch creaks badly. Second time repair was tried. Still creaks and I will be taking it in again. Air bag lights stays on. First trip they just reset the computer. This time they replaced the sensor.  
Dec 2008

38000 mi
Rear hatch creaked, rattled. Mechanic adjusted latching mechanism so hatch seals more securely. Windshield washers not working. Water tube had slipped off spray nozzles. Mechanic re-attached. 
Nov 2009

54000 mi
emissions control filter replaced - normal repair at this mileage. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
May 2010

43000 mi
Throttle position sensor caused the car to run somewhat unevenly, replaced. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Kansas, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Aug 2010

27000 mi

US $350
Passenger's side sunvisor fell apart and had to be replaced. Interior rubber seal behind front door on driver's side cracked apart and had to be replaced.  
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States
May 2017 - Feb 2018
Jun 2017

142000 mi

US $150
New sun visor Transmission flush and fill 
Sep 2017

144000 mi

US $110
New blower motor 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2007 - Jun 2012
Dec 2007

3952 mi
rear hatch handle broken replaced 
Mar 2012

70680 mi
rear sway bar bushing worn out, rear sway bar links excessive play. replace both both sway bar bushing and links....also replaced right front sway bar link. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

88040 mi

C $3400
loud bang then only had 3 gear and reverse. had to rebuild tranmission. took 4 weeks to get parts 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Philippines
Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

$50
cleaning of sensors related to air-fuel control 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Singapore
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

3100 mi
Right rear door handle and rubber seal 
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2011
Dec 2008

25000 mi
a/c frozze up. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Vermont, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

113000 mi

US $635
Took car for oil change. They found loose wheel bearing during inspection. Replaced it. Driver's seat would no longer move back and forth. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2007 - May 2012
Oct 2008

34000 mi
Lifter noise from the inner bank (firewall). Tried the no-belt and run fix (to determine if it is a water-pump) but problem still persisted. Dealer made an oil-change and gave the car back until the parts arrive! 
Nov 2008

35000 mi
Lifter noise after an oil change. Usually it starts after 1000-1500 miles after a new oil change. Oil is checked but not missing any, so no fill-up. I am waiting for the noise again to take it back for the repair! 
Aug 2009

47000 mi
Sensor and "control valve" on intake plenum that were causing the "ticking" noise where defective and replaced under warranty by the dealer. 
Sep 2009

48000 mi
Sensor placed on the Intake was bad and making a "clicking" noise. Thought it was the lifters, but it want away when warmed up. Second trip, mechanic identified the issue and part was ordered. 
Jul 2010

64000 mi
The Sway-bar bushing was loose and vibrating. It happened before and they replaced right side. This time they replaced the left as well. 
Aug 2011

89000 mi

US $90
Engine pulley was making grinding noices. Was told it is bent and had to be replaced when they locate the right part. Dealer Service rep was very helpful and understanding. Truck now rides like a dream. Sensors in gas tank reading fuel levels did not work. Raplaced and I know now how much gas I have left in the truck. 
Jan 2012

59700 mi

US $240
Right ball joint went, so I changed right and left as a precaution. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

55000 mi

US $350
Check engine light vapor canister purge valve 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

7000 mi
Map lights wouldn't turn on when front door was open. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

83800 mi

US $261
Right real wheel bearing was replaced 
May 2013

87000 mi

US $25
Thumping noise in front end. Determined that the ball joints in the drivers side sway bar link kit were too loose and needed replaced. 
Mar 2014

97000 mi

US $23
Stabilizer ball joints were worn out creating clunking sound when hitting bumps. Easy replacement of the Stabilizer bar. 
Mar 2015

108000 mi

US $425
Left fuel sensor would not work when tank was filled up. Once a couple of gallons where used the fuel gauge worked. The major problem was that the Engine light was on because of this. This was a big job as the rear seats had to be removed. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

45300 mi

US $120
Oil leak from Valve cover dripped onto the alternator causing field winding short and alternator stopped charging. Replaced with aftermarket from Discount Auto parts 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

12400 mi
Went in for TSB for map light. the first time it was repaired it did not work as expected. Need to go into the shop again to have it re-repaired. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

16120 mi
engine would not accellerate. diagnosed as due to freezing weather. has not recurred. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States
Jan 2007 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010

38000 mi
Check engine light came on. Tech said small evap leak that they could not locate. They replaced gaps cap and so far so good. (Last fill up was a week before the problem, so presumably not loose cap). 
Apr 2011

39000 mi
Check engine light comes on every few weeks. So far always dx as minor emissions leak which they cannot find. Supposedly checking w/ HQ to determine next step. This time light went out spontaneously 5 days later, then returned in a few wks. 

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

6200 mi
Check engine light on, replaced vacuum switch underneath the vehicle. 
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

5000 mi
The control arm bolts had loosened causing a knocking sound from the wheel when turning the wheel more than 1/2 a turn 

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