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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 33 repairs.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (36%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 210800 mi €500 |
Turbo broke filling the chambers with oil. Complete loss of engine oil within minutes during a Spain trip. Because of high transport costs and a highly incompetent mechanic, I gave up on that car and bought the same model again. |
| 166780 mi €50 |
camshaft sensor |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $100 |
replaced timing belt and spark plugs |
| 140900 mi US $90 |
Replaced worn spark plugs and ignition wires. |
| 53900 mi US $350 |
Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced. |
| 54000 mi US $618 |
Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires. |
| 71000 mi US $800 |
Ignition coils and ignition wires failed. All needed replaced, plus spark plugs. Engine was "missing", then check engine light came on. Parts replaced, drive 1 mile, then check engine came on again. Some hose blew and needed replaced. |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 147000 mi | The radiator had to be replaced; it was leaking a non-trivial amount. |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66800 mi US $620 |
During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $255 |
Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner. |
| 86000 mi US $6500 |
Initial diagnosis was jumped timing. Engine seized and had to be replaced with remanufactured engine. |
| 86000 mi | Oil leak from perforated cam seal. |
| 81220 mi C $95 |
Vacuum Hose detatched |
| 120000 mi US $750 |
Purchased new on 4/3. By 4/15 had check engine light come on while driving and engine seized. Used engine replaced under warranty. On new "old" engine replaced timing belt, valve cover gaskets, camshaft sensor, oil pan gasket, thermo,plgs |
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