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Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 1673 repairs.
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Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 870 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

Hyundai Santa Fe problems by year

before 2004 (17%)

2005 - 2006 (2%)

2007 - 2009 (55%)

2010 - 2012 (20%)

2013 - 2016 (4%)

2017 - 2018 (1%)

2019 - 2020 (0%)

2021 - present (1%)

Chart based on 1701 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe Personal Experiences: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I was in a rollover where I was knocked into a concrete barrier traveling over 55 mph. The Santa Fe protected the passenger cabin while the rest of the vehicle was crushed. I walked out of the wreck with only a scratch on my head. full 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe Personal Experiences: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
my first Santa Fe had a faulty tranmission, which had to be replaced, luckily the dealership in brantford replaced the entire vehicle for me and I got a new one! Thanks Brantford Hyundai! full 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

Hyundai Santa Fe Problems and Repair Histories

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