2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems and Repair Histories

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Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	98000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	99300	100	replaced timing belt and spark plugs
Jul	2012	126000	500	Replaced both front drive axles due to a high speed under power shimmy that developed.

Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2005	2000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	25000	300	Transmission fluid was severely burnt (way below normal maintenance time for a flush)
Jun	2011	66000		Most recent odometer entry.

Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	50000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	54300	350	Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced.
Jan	2012	56700	618	Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires.
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	75000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	79500	125	Front brake rotors and pads replaced. Grinding sound coming from front right wheel. Oil change.
Jan	2011	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		0	Front Speakers - Loud music caused it to mess up and making a popping sound when turned up too high. Thank goodness for the manufacturer's warranty so it didn't cost me anything. Have put in after market's since.

Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	57000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	67500	620	Timing belt replacement, per maintenance schedule. During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced.
Dec	2011	70000	90	Driver side fog light burned out. I had both bulbs replaced in one service, since it apparently requires removing the bumper to access the lights.
Jun	2012	84000	255	Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner.
Jul	2012	86000	6800	Initial diagnosis was jumped timing. Engine seized and had to be replaced with remanufactured engine. Failure of the input/output speed sensors on the transmission. Happened on departure from prior service visit, but counting it as a separate trip.
Aug	2012	86000	0	Oil leak from perforated cam seal. Leak in high pressure power steering line

Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	66340		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	67580	1750	Timing belt and tune-up. Brakes.
Apr	2011	78740	470	Alternator Fried = Replaced Alternator
Jun	2011	81220	95	Vacuum Hose detatched
Nov	2011	84600	50	Cleaned and Lubricated Blower Motor
Nov	2012	93920	509	New Struts up front
Mar	2013	96100		Most recent odometer entry.

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