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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 96 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013147000 miUS $800 | Mass Air Flow Sensor | ||
| Aug 2013148100 mi | Mass Air Flow Sensor | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wyoming, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200975000 miUS $754 | Crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. Timing belt replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nevada, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010105000 miUS $500 | Engine failure. Unable to drive above 40 mph | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201068000 mi£368 | new injector | ||
| Nov 201082000 mi£350 | no. 3 diesel injector was replaced the abs system is playing up, both front reluctor rings are cracked due to corrosion on the constant velocity joints. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Oct 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013143000 mi | The power steering fluid on the car was leaking. A logal garage did a temporary repair with rubber hose, to get me home. Did a permanent repair by replacing the corroded pipe, the following week. | ||
| Apr 2014150000 mi | I currently have a problem with the Key fob not operating to lock the vehicle, although unlocking is okay. I have ordered a new micro-switch and fob body, and I intend to try to do the repair at work here. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 2013124300 miUS $2000 | transmission failure | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200866000 miUS $5 | Passenger side brake/tail light burned out. Replaced bulb successfully. | ||
| Jan 200968000 miUS $680 | Fuel vapor recovery systems fault. Replace all parts of system. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 201165000 miUS $450 | Broken crankshaft pulley | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 201088000 miUS $260 | Was leaking radiator fluid, needed cabin filter changed. Extended warranty paid for new radiator hose and rental car. Two tail lights not burning. | ||
| Jan 201172000 miUS $820 | Replaced timing and accessory belts. Repaired leaking upper coolant hose housing. | ||
| Sep 201180000 miUS $800 | Replaced broken seat belt buckle. Took five days to get buckle. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013159000 miUS $800 | exhaust system, hole in pipes at converter. replaced converter and pipes back to muffler. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201082000 miUS $775 | noise from engine | ||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $750 | Engine noise | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201392700 miUS $500 | Coolant leaking, radiator hoses and thermostat replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jul 2016128300 miUS $200 | Replaced rear shocks due to rusted seals causing leakage of fluid. Replaced front struts due to one being busted. | ||
| Dec 2016131000 miUS $65 | 4WD is binding severely when backing up and turning or turning going forward. Dealership says it might be Viscous Coupler but its a couple of thousand to replace. Have not repaired yet. Replaced 4wd computer but didn't solve issue. | ||
| May 2017133000 mi | Due to the binding 4wd system I attempted to diagnose before, I have now removed the rear end coupler and drive shaft, thus turning this vehicle into a FWD. I made a plate to cover the vacant hole in the differential. I believe the coupler is bad in some way so I will try to repair or replace if I can find one at a junk yard since the dealer want $1065 for the part. | ||
| Jun 2017134000 miUS $55 | Started getting very poor gas mileage, hesitation, rough idle, severe engine shaking. No Check Engine Light. But scan with Actron shows code of P1159 Variable Induction System. I have had this code before in the past and had to remove the intake to clean it. This time I have tried 2 times using a 3M Fuel System Cleaning kit. The vehicle is running much better now but occasionally set the code still. If it does not clear up soon I will pull the intake and clean. While its off I will replace the spark plugs a second time. | ||
| Oct 2017140540 miUS $102 | Replaced failed coil pack that was shorting out during damp weather. Also replaced the other two since they would probably fail soon. | ||
| Nov 2017140000 miUS $35 | Replaced rear lift gate and rear window gas supports. Both sets would not hold up gate during cold weather and would fall closed. Became a safety hazard as it hit me in the head a few times. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $165 | Noticed a noise shortly after having the timing belt done. The pulley cracked and it took forever for the shop to find the problem. After 9 days got it back. Les's Auto Palme Ma. only charged me for parts-he did a tune-up too. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201085000 miUS $550 | The heater was blowing cold air, thought it may be the thermostat or the heater unit. Found the problem to be sensors and the repair was made. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201764000 miUS $30 | Exhaust section between catalytic converter and muffler was broken. | ||
| Jul 201765000 miUS $100 | Starter failure. Replaced starter. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2009106000 miUS $2500 | Leaks in low & high pressure lines. Also replace rack & pinion. | ||
| Jun 2010128000 miUS $3500 | After repeatedly having the vehicle in for evaluation for a transmission "thunk" when cold, it finally failed. AFTER the warranty ran out. | ||
| Mar 2011142000 miUS $230 | Pressure valve in fuel tank. | ||
| Jan 2012153000 miUS $500 | The car starts then stalls. They replaced several parts but I think it was more of a "let's see if this helps." The problem eventually seemed to go away. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201265000 miUS $20 | Replaced both brake light bulbs | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201073000 miUS $296 | Replaced throttle position sensor | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010103000 miUS $1800 | lost 4and 5th gear,plus reverse,dealer wouldnt warranty.replaced with used tranny from 2005 santa fe with 20,000miles. | ||
| May 2010104000 miUS $600 | loud clunking noise in drivetrain,hyundai dealer said was tranny just replaced,used tran under warranty.took 2nd shop,replaced transfer case.still not fixed.unplugged rear differential myself.runs fine in front drve. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010116000 miUS $500 | cleaner fluid for windshield was not working | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013140000 miUS $90 | Driver side window would not go up and down normally. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2006 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 200646500 miC $750 | Car wouldn't stay running after start. Dealer indicated that the crankshaft RPM sensor failed. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201274400 miC $500 | I thought it was a transmission problem, turned out that a coupling on the power steering separated and power steering fluid went low, resulting in violent lurching of the wheel when turning. | ||
| Oct 201279360 miC $40 | Loud banging/clunking from rear when reversing, once per wheel revolution. Other mechanics couldn't find a problem. Parking brake was sticking - plate had shifted. Diagnosed by pulling parking brake going forward, resulted in loud squeal. | ||
| Jul 201488660 miC $711 | A/C compressor magnetic clutch melted. Replaced with used compressor which leaked all coolant within a week. Replaced with second used part which leaked in the shop. A/C out of service. | ||
| Mar 201589280 miC $336 | Corroded power steering line was leaking. Power steering system went dry within 15 minutes. Replaced a high pressure power steering system line. | ||
| Oct 201590100 miC $216 | Passenger rear brake line failed due to corrosion. | ||
| Apr 201691140 miC $420 | Power steering fluid leaking, reservoir went low, pump started to cavitate. Main line from cooler cracked and leaking. Replaced. | ||
| May 201692318 mi | Heat shield came loose, making lots of noise. A mechanic removed it at no charge. Fuel tank leaking. Replacement would cost too much for this old of a car. Retired. Car is currently on sale "as is". AC never fixed. Backed out of driveway, leaving a trail of gasoline. Checked and found a slow gas leak. Fuel tank had rusted out, $1100 to replace. I declined to repair it and will replace the car instead - too many surprises now. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201055800 miC $380 | Power steering hoses replaced fluid topped up | ||
| Jun 201368200 miC $285 | Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as a O2 sensor. The sensor was replaced. The mechanic also adjust the serpentine belt to eliminate the squealing noise | ||
| Sep 201369440 miC $375 | Loss of brakes was diagnosed as a leaky brake line. The brake line needed to be replaced and the brake fluid replaced | ||
| Oct 201369840 miC $940 | The alternator died and the battery was not able to be fully recharge. Apparently as the alternator got worst it weakened the battery and shortened it's life | ||
| Jan 201471600 miC $113 | The alternator replaced in Oct. was deemed defective and replaced again. The alternator tensioned was also replaced ($$) | ||
| Sep 201688040 miC $950 | Power steering hose leaking, replaced The engine serpentine belt was noisy. The belt was replaced Engine warning light came on. The vehicle wheel sensor was replaced | ||
| Nov 202183080 miC $380 | Replaced starter | ||
| Jun 202284940 miC $600 | Front brakes we replaced | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States May 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201167000 miUS $250 | Rack and pinion, Power steering pump and lines. Front end alignment | ||
| Jul 201379500 miUS $4500 | Some seals leaked into system | ||
| Dec 201597000 miUS $800 | Power steering pump | ||
| Nov 2016102300 miUS $890 | Ignition coil | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201683200 miUS $400 | new steering rack | ||
| Dec 201790000 miUS $800 | Timing belt, and replaced timing belt cover | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200957000 miUS $55 | Cruise control stopped working. The dealer stated that it worked fine, no problem. Problem was, in Dec, our 5 year warranty will expire. Still not working. | ||
| Dec 200960500 miUS $860 | Our Santa Fe is a 6 cylinder engine, one was misfiring, car sounded like a motor boat. | ||
| Jan 201067500 miUS $327 | Car sounds like motorboat again. gaskets, engine, tune electronic ignition, remove/replace intake manifold-upper. spark plug wires, platinum plug, ignition wires, coil, pcv valve, positive crankcase valve. cruise control still not working! engine light on, stalls out. Pressure test on cooling system, H/C coolant leak, possible antifreeze leak as well. | ||
| Mar 201070000 miUS $280 | antifreeze problem, leaking. Leak found in car. Replaced pan. | ||
| May 201186000 miUS $260 | Antifreeze still leaking, ended up having to replace hose that connects from engine to antifreeze | ||
| Jun 201189900 miUS $20 | car makes pinging sound when turning left, engine sounds like cans be dragged along bottom of car, nothing found, cleaned & added conditioner to power steering unit. they believe this is the prob. same issue as yesterday, car makes way more noise | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012133000 miUS $1700 | huge power steering fluid leak - ended up having to replace rack and pinion steering assemly and pump. Can't complain though as this is the first major repair I've had on the car - ever. | ||
| Mar 2013140000 miUS $1600 | part of cam shaft alignment, timing belt, water pump and oil pan replacement/repairs - total of all $1600 | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $800 | Alternator failure, along with drained battery resulting from the aforementioned failure. The alternator and battery were replaced. | ||
| Apr 201292000 miUS $523 | The entire rear brake system was worn out, and needed replacement. My front pads were also worn due to compensating for the bad rear breaks. | ||
| Aug 201297700 miUS $214 | Bearing was damaged from normal driving, and required replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201174000 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump leak, replaced. Leak caused timing belt cover to warp and contact the drive pulleys, cover replaced. TB done at same time, cost not included in above price. | ||
| Jun 201386000 mi | Rear differential wearing leading to driveline play and noise at highway speeds. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201065100 miC $500 | Alternator replacement | ||
| Jun 201179360 miC $388 | Alternator under lifetime warranty, battery replaced. | ||
| Dec 201183080 miC $135 | Replace alternator for 3rd time (4th alternator) | ||
| Apr 201390200 miC $898 | Master Brake Cylinder was shot. Required either rebuild or new. Couldn't get a good rebuild, had to go with new. Found during replacement of rotors and pads, front and back. | ||
| Nov 201396080 miC $251 | Power Steering cooling pipe sprung a leak and had to be replaced. Most of the amount was labour | ||
| Jan 201496600 miC $821 | Replacement of pulleys for timing belt, both matched sets were damaged and had to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2014102920 miC $3000 | front Calipers replaced Fuel Tank rusted and leaking Driver's side tie rod Ball joint had play, needs to be replaced Oil pan leaking and needs to be replaced | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200835000 mi | Car wouldn't start. Got it to start then stalled when put into drive. Check engine light on. Towed to dealer. Need crankshaft sensor replacement. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States Oct 2006 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jan 200622153 mi | Radio replaced due to faulty sound controls (i.e. bass and treble resetting to maximum even when turned down). | ||
| Sep 200774000 miUS $136 | Replaced serpentine belt tensioner due to faulty bearings wearing down the timing cover. | ||
| Dec 2008105000 miUS $850 | Tailgate lock actuator failed when operated via power locks/remote keyless entry. Required manual locking and unlocking of tailgate with key and would prevent alarm system from arming. | ||
| Jul 2009125000 miUS $5 | Power steering fluid is boiling over out of the reservoir tank. New cap has not stopped the leak. Appointment to inspect the steering system is being made. | ||
| Aug 2009126000 miUS $435 | Power steering fluid was boiling over out of reservoir. Dealership discovered clogged filter in tank and replaced tank assembly. Leak no longer present. | ||
| Sep 2009128000 miUS $400 | Noticed groaning rear suspension when going over bumps and during flexing movements (i.e. waves in roadway). Dealer diagnosed as left rear control arm bushings worn. Bushing and control arm assembly replaced, noise disappeared. | ||
| Aug 2010144000 miUS $270 | Alternator replaced in December, 2008 failed again. Replaced with a new alternator. | ||
| Sep 2010144000 mi | Clunk in the driveshaft turned out to be a failing transfer case coupling. Vehicle sold rather than face very expensive repair. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014 | The timing belt broke on this vehicle while my wife was driving it. The belt was not due for replacement for at least another 5,000 miles. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201099000 miUS $800 | crankshaft position sensor, O2 sensors, ECM, plugs, plug wires, camshaft position sensor, misfire sensor, temperature coolant switch coil packs crankshaft position sensor, O2 sensors, ECM, plugs, plug wires, coil packs, camshaft position sensor, misfire sensor, temperature coolant switch | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013136000 miUS $800 | Leaking A/C hoses replaced, A/C compressor replaced and recharge. | ||
| Jul 2013136000 miUS $120 | Return A/C hose split, slowly leaking refrigerant. Part was ordered and they even ate the labor so we only paid for the replaced part. | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 201181000 miUS $595 | fr rt coil spring snapped n punctured my tire. Found out there was a class lawsuit for 01-03 Sante Fe's for the exact same problem n Hyundai would not cover mine. I have the coil spring n pictures plan on goig to lawyer who red this one | ||
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
3-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alabama, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201268000 miUS $290 | A/C stopped working. Bought remanufactored one from Amazon and had a repair shop install it and charge it. The a/c still does not get cold and there is a loud buzzing noise when it is on. | ||
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