2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems and Repair Histories
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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2010 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 32 Santa Fes, 9.8 months of data per Santa Fe, average 25900 miles 50 |
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Italy | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | automatic trans that "crunch-es" from P to N & N to P. They do: NOTHING! |
| Mar | 2011 | 5580 | 0 | automatic transmission shifter makes a noise (clack) passing from P to R and R to P. the noise is made at the end of the movement of the shifter in P position. |
| Feb | 2013 | 19200 | 0 | no parts replaced. only fixed some bolts of the front right suspension to fix a "tlac" sound made during braking. |
| Apr | 2013 | 19840 | 0 | water leaks driving in hard rain from the right back door. no water leaks with car standing into the rain. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 11160 | 50 | Front springs replaced; oil change and 18KM service check |
| Jul | 2012 | 20240 | 0 | Broken bushing was causing a rattle and was replaced under warranty |
| Apr | 2013 | 27280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 4960 | 0 | car overheated. something needed tightening or replacing to radiator |
| Sep | 2012 | 13020 | 0 | loose wire to starter. had issues with engine starting, kept on cranking without starting, then started just to click noticed radiator fluid leaking into ground when car parked |
| Apr | 2013 | 17360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 8500 | 0 | replaced lock assembly in rear passenger door |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | My Santa Fe was in the shop for one day to adjust the transmission which was shifting in to high gear to fast causing the vehicle to buck. |
| Nov | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Engine would stall for 3 to 4 seconds when starting from a complete stop. |
| May | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | The stalling problem never was resolved...the problem seemed to be that it did not do it on a constant basis and they claimed they could never get it to do it. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | 3rd time for same problem—jerky movement in lower gears, under 25 felt like someone hitting car from behind. No mechanical problem found, but after "lots of test driving" they replicated. Software update seems to have fixed problem, for now at least. |
| Jan | 2012 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | car steering to the right, steering wheel off center | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 29140 | 0 | Replaced the transmission due to previous reported incident of no acceleration when pedal is pressed and knocking sounds. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | New transmission. I took it in for routine maintenance, and mentioned some symptoms that had recently started. They called me later and said that corporate wanted to replace the transmission. |
| Aug | 2012 | 52000 | 0 | Rack was leaking fluid. Had to be replaced. Took out power steering pump too. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | An elastic strap came undone, that holds a cover over the mechanics of the back seat when it is folded down. It was repaired by dealer. The seat fabric pulled out from under the rear seat folding lever housing. The problem was not fixed due to a miscommunication. The car will return to the dealer for repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | known problem with harsh/abrupt shifting with 6 speed auto tran. TSB' have not fixed the problem, as of yet. fix(TSB}does not solve the problem ( only temporary). |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | transmission would regularly shift abruptly when cold and going into 2nd gear. Sometimes would have harsh shift in higher gear when hot. Replaced transmission. Problem solved |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Damage to inner lip of right front fender caused paint to crack and flake off. Hyundai paid for body shop repair and rental car. |
| Dec | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Car stalled at low speed in city driving. Towed to dealer where no fault codes or history were found. Car was driven home and problem has not resurfaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 6500 | 0 | Radiator sprung leak at top right corner, occasionally spurting coolant onto engine cover. Radiator is not losing excessive amounts of coolant, however. Part ordered; covered under warranty. |
| Feb | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Radiator was replaced, stopping the leak. |
| Mar | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | A/C cuts out, leading to ineffective defroster operation. Part unavailable, took a week to locate and was rush-shipped. Car sat at dealer all week. |
| Nov | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Condensation formed in passenger side inner taillight and began pooling at bottom. Persisted for two weeks, dealer ordered new lamp unit. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | Front doors make a hollow rattling noise when closing the door - dealer identified the interior door skin had become unglued |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | 45 | VERY loud tapping noise at startup. Goes away after 3 seconds. This will re-occur after being off after 3 hours. Either rod bearing noise or lifter noise as oil apparently drains down. Dealer changed oil & filter, could not replicate. |
| Oct | 2010 | 6300 | 0 | Loud tapping in engine with cold startup. Factory rep to listen in October. Noise very minimal in colder weather. Will take back next year in warm weather |
| Aug | 2011 | 16000 | 38 | TSB stated that 1-2 and 2-3 shift points erratic when cold |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | updated the transition software |
| Jun | 2011 | 17360 | 0 | transmission software update |
| Jan | 2012 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 50840 | 0 | Oil leak from weep hole at engine/tranny interface. Dealer reported leak from oil pressure switch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Transmission replaced with new unit under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 23560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 5580 | 0 | Transmission surges, throttle issues and extreme thuds when shifting in slow situations. Software update (TSB). Some improvement, but not completely rectified |
| Nov | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | Transmission replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Recurring problem with transmission clanging into 2nd gear during slow acceleration. Diagnostics done, repair not succesful. |
| Jun | 2011 | 16740 | 0 | Same problem as before, transmission clanging hard into second gear under slow acceleration. |
| Aug | 2011 | 18840 | 0 | Recurring problem with hard shifting issue, repair successful after newest software update. |
| Jul | 2012 | 34100 | 0 | Replaced timing chain cover |
| Mar | 2013 | 45260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 20460 | 0 | Vehicle motor would turn over but would not start until third try.This happened irregularly. Same issue after they replaced immobilizer system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | ongoing issues with material on back seat, material doesn't fit right for either back seat - single one replaced months back under warranty and bench seat authorized for repair only to fix material from coming up - fixed after 3rd attempt |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 9580 | 0 | Have a recurring "no start" problem. The garage put in a antenna coil to try to fix it. No computer codes come up. |
| Mar | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | Intermittant no start. Mechanic tightened a ground wire and so far problem has not returned. |
| Jun | 2011 | 14260 | 0 | Problem with transmission not catching when changing gears going from gear down to gear up. Feels like it is slipping and then catches and "clunks" when it goes into gear. |
| Jul | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Vehicle had intermittant no start problems. Disconnected command start - 2 1/2 weeks without problem. Did a transmission update for slipping and after 2 1/2 weeks no problems. |
| Dec | 2011 | 21080 | 0 | Needed a lock actuator as the passenger rear driver side door lock wouldn't work. |
| Mar | 2012 | 24180 | 0 | Struts leaking Steering rack leaking |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Bluetooth did not work - we could not hear the phone call being made - could not hear the other person - dealer reset the system |
| Dec | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Bluetooth - continued - if you direct all the sound for the radio to the rear speakers, your phone becomes inaudible - in other words, radio etc is quadraphonic but Bluetooth is only stereo and only front speakers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 22940 | 0 | Steering wheel when turning started to squeak like rubber on rubber noise approx 1 week before losing all steering ability. The dealership replaced front passanger boot, gear and linkage assembly and power steering. Clicking/vibration in front end. Front bearings. Had to be towed. Not shifting smoothly from one gear to next. Transfer case. 2 major repair trips in 1 month. |
| Jun | 2011 | 26040 | 108 | Front spring broke while on trip home from 2nd repair. Car went back they had it 2 weeks. replaced both front springs under warranty. Told by dealership "we were lucky, as the last one like that pierced the front tire". |
| Sep | 2011 | 33480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 8100 | 0 | Replace transmission |
| Aug | 2012 | 22300 | 0 | Replace electric cooling fan. Expected time 1 hr.Real time 2 hrs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 14880 | 0 | in channel side visors scratching glass windows. All 4 visors and windows replaced under warranty due to manufacturing defect |
| Jun | 2012 | 24800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release rear rail so they could be repositioned) Replaced Tie rod end. Was causing noise when driving. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 14640 | 0 | Ajustable back support on drivers seat (Limited model) is noisy (Squeaking), when applying variable pressure while driving. Dealer will validate on next trip. Suspect noisy spring hooks. Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release front rail so they could be repositioned. Replacement must be approved by Hyundai. This is the second rail that failed. In febuary, they replaced the rear rail. Noise coming from front suspension. Dealer compared with brand new 2011 Santa Fe,and says noise is normal due to the front plastic components ratles. No repairs done. Rear window door (Rubber, vinyl or plastic) trim changed color and lust. Dealer will order and replace on next visit |
| Aug | 2011 | 15740 | 52 | Noise coming from engine belt tensioner (Noisy bearing). |
| Jul | 2012 | 27560 | 0 | Transmission kicking and pushing from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer has replaced the Transfer case. Also car did not start once. Motor was cranking but not starting. After a fee minutes motor finally started. Shop will look into it. |
| Sep | 2012 | 29140 | 0 | Noisy front suspension at low speeds, like loose tennis balls in carton box, always had this noise even when SUV was new in 2010. Dealer finally changed the Rack & Pinion. No more noise. This problem has been reported by many other owner. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4340 | 70 | Vehicle accelerated after came to a stop. This occurred in -40C temps. The service personnel in two dealership service shops have not been able to recreate the incident inspite of extended attempts to do the same. Hyunda Can involved. |
| Jun | 2012 | 16740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | transmission failed |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 13020 | 0 | front left suspension leaking, installed new one. front right suspension leaking, installed new one. |
| Apr | 2012 | 28480 | 0 | After more than 100km The cruise control disengage by itself. After that the car cannot hold the same speed for 2 minutes even without the cruise control. |
| Jul | 2012 | 42800 | 400 | The dealer told me Hyundai have a report to repeair problematic cruise control like mine. They reprogram my cruise control. My cruise control isn't repair even with the reprogramation. The pads were stuck on the rotor en the rear brake. new pads and rotor for left and right rear brake. Buffer on the front rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | 90 | Front suspension leak right and left. Had to align the car. Aligment wasn't under warranty. |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Rear seat cover removes itself from bottom bracket when passengers sit in the back seat, and comes detached from cushion. Plastic mounting strip is defective. Ordered new rear seat under warranty (not there yet). Concern also (web) - trans. |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Interior plastic scratches (permanently) VERY easily, making a new vehicle look less than new, from the inside of the car. |
| Aug | 2012 | 40000 | 25 | Rear seat cover clips defective - rear seat cover comes off most times when people sit on the rear seat. Had to configure some clips for the bottom to keep the seat cover from coming off - shoddy plastic clips put on at the factory. |
| Oct | 2012 | 42000 | 0 | Stopped by the dealer I purchased the Santa Fe from (and 4 other new Hyundai's, through the years). In addition to the interior panels being fragile/prone to scratches, the steering wheel cracks are larger, but they never called back 2 fix |
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 11140 | 0 | Replaced passenger door actuator for power door lock. It was under warranty and paid for by the dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 6000 | 30 | One of the back doors had a lock that would no longer work. Mostly inconvenient because if one lock doesn't work the car is vulnerable to break in. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Crank seal leaking |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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