2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 42 Santa Fes, 9.3 months of data per Santa Fe, average 35500 miles43 |
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 27280 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed as an oxygen sensor. Dealer replaced under warrantly |
| Mar | 2013 | 35960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | 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 California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Fuel nozzle must be held at angle to allow fuel to fill. Cannot get fuel nozzle to auto fill. |
| Nov | 2011 | 41000 | 50 | Replace rear brake pads, lube stuck caliper pins |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | 80 | Replace noisy sway bar rods. |
| Feb | 2013 | 69700 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | 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 | 22500 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Replaced throttle position sensor |
| Nov | 2012 | 63000 | 600 | Radio reset on its own, CD player stopped working, refused to eject CD |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | 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) |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 14500 | 0 | Replaced battery, it had a dead cell, done under warranty. Vehicle was in and out of dealer in 1/2 hour. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 5300 | 0 | Oil leak from a seal above oilpan, Originally thought to be a pan leak. |
| Jul | 2012 | 10300 | 150 | 2.5 years and 10,000 miles battery died.Changed battery by me dealer did not have one in stock. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 31700 | 0 | 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 ! |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | 55 | Standard Oil Change and rotation. Noise problem, dismissed by dealer. They all do that. Seems to run smoother. |
| Aug | 2012 | 17500 | 0 | Cabin air filter tabs broken |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 44640 | 0 | 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 | 45440 | 0 | replaced o2 sensor - replaced computer - replaced cat converter and yes the problem lasted for about a month before finally being fixed |
| Feb | 2012 | 50820 | 0 | Stabilizer link replaced when complained on noise in front end when going over small bumps |
| Apr | 2012 | 54560 | 0 | Fan relay faulty -replaced Both valve cover gaskets leaking ordered parts |
| May | 2012 | 55160 | 0 | Valve cover gaskets installed. cooling fan caused check engine light to come on - bearings in fan shot |
| Jul | 2012 | 57200 | 0 | Check engine light on. Dielectric grease added to some connections and grounds were snugged up. |
| Oct | 2012 | 60140 | 750 | Replace brake pads and rotors |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 33940 | 0 | Charge System warning light came up. The alternator was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 11780 | 500 | seized brake caliper. needed to replace rotor and pads |
| Feb | 2013 | 33100 | 0 | Bearing in rear wheel, passenger side front passenger connecting rod |
| Mar | 2013 | 34100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 8680 | 0 | LED in fog light switch not working Fog light switch was replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Vehicle stalling. Oxygen sensor replaced. Problem fixed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | Faulty Oxygen Sensor causing the Engine Light to illuminate. Engine was rough when hot. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | 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 | 48720 | 0 | Rear left wheel bearing Multiple oil leaks noticed when replacing wheel bearing, had to schedule second repair trip - valve cover and oil pan |
| Dec | 2012 | 54560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Leaking oil pan gasket and replaced axel seal | |
| Mar | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | 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 | 34500 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Stabilizer linkage required after hitting pothole. Just a medium-sized pothole, but mid-turn so vehicle leaning into it. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 50 | check engine light is on, dealer check out and found O2 sensor is bad. had to order sensor |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 24800 | 0 | Erratic ability to start. Replaced immobility coil, problem solved. |
| Jan | 2013 | 48120 | 0 | Replacement of wheel bearing |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Replaced sensor to repair problem with anti-skid system. The 'off' light came on at random times. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 15000 | 150 | the rear brakes pads wore out prematurely at 15K miles. Dealer too far away and probably would not have covered it under warranty. Replaced pads and rotors. Never heard of rear brakes wearing out at 15K Miles. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 8060 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 26040 | 0 | One of the 6 ignition coils replaced under warranty |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | Clutch piston damaged |
| Oct | 2011 | 16120 | 0 | Clutch cable broke twice. Fluid drop because that. Car has to be towed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 21080 | 20 | Daytime running light out. Tried new bulb, still not working, traced wiring, found loose connection, fixed and light works fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Windshield washer float had hole in it so it sunk and triggered washer fluid light to stay on |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 28700 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 37000 | 114 | Replaced battery |
| May | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | headliner pulling away, drivers side area was broken elec key lock broken |
| Feb | 2013 | 49000 | 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. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quatar | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 4960 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2012 | 13640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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