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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 32 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
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Germany May 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2016179800 mi€1400 | 2 mass flywheel and clutch exchange | ||
| Nov 2016195720 mi | Diff front bearing broken: driveshafts stuck to the wheels - no way but take axes out and destroy driveshaft wheel bearings etc. | ||
| Apr 2017210800 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. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Germany Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017124000 mi€300 | back left wheel bearing worn out. the driveshaft head was corroded in the wheel and needed as well to be changed. | ||
| Feb 2018166780 mi€50 | Through a broken sealing ring water entered the back diff and destroyed the front bearing. Hyundai can neither supply bearing nor seal ring for the 4x4 model. Estimated repair costs at Hyundai: 1800,-€ (part. new diff). Found the needed parts on Ebay in the end. Costs: around 40,-€ camshaft sensor | ||
| Jun 2018173600 mi€100 | wheel bearing front right | ||
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015154000 miUS $600 | L bracket arm (rocker) that attaches to tie rod and wheel bearing | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Nov 2005 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 200825000 miUS $300 | Transmission fluid was severely burnt (way below normal maintenance time for a flush) | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 2013121000 miUS $30 | Power steering cooler line rusted - pin hole leak formed and was leaking statically. Replaced line with dealer part. Filled and bleed system. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201098000 miUS $100 | replaced timing belt and spark plugs | ||
| Jul 2012126500 miUS $500 | Replaced both front drive axles due to a high speed under power shimmy that developed. | ||
| Aug 2013140900 miUS $90 | Replaced worn spark plugs and ignition wires. | ||
| Sep 2013143000 miUS $50 | replaced under warranty left front drive axle that was replaced one year ago. New units from Advaned Auto Parts were used. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201153900 miUS $350 | Check engine code was engine misfire and a couple of (??) coils were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2012US $618 | Check engine light coming on when wet out. Found arcing in engine. Replaced coils, spark plugs, wires. | ||
| Dec 201371000 miUS $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
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jul 200847000 mi | 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 Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | 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
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014120000 mi | 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 Picked up vehicle after engine replacement. Ran fine, turned on A/C and vehicle made loud noise. Pressure valve was releasing pressure. Rechecked and replaced fluid. Problem solved. | ||
| May 2014120000 miUS $50 | Ordered 2 Key Fobs had them reprogrammed to operate on vehicle. Problem with Rear Wiper staying on window. Recommended that blade be replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Apr 201178740 miC $470 | Alternator Fried = Replaced Alternator | ||
| Jun 201181220 miC $95 | Vacuum Hose detatched | ||
| Nov 201184400 miC $50 | Cleaned and Lubricated Blower Motor | ||
| Nov 201294020 miC $509 | New Struts up front | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 201166800 miUS $620 | During timing belt replacement, hydraulic-activated belt tensioner was found to be leaking fluid and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201170000 miUS $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 201284000 miUS $255 | Belt slippage. Replaced belt tension adjuster and drive belt. Damage to drive belt was, per shop, caused by the failed tensioner. | ||
| Jul 201286000 miUS $300 | 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 201286000 mi | Oil leak from perforated cam seal. Leak in high pressure power steering line | ||
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