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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 219 repairs.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi | 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. |
| 62100 mi US $600 |
Radio reset on its own, CD player stopped working, refused to eject CD. |
| 71200 mi US $650 |
Radio and CD player stopped working correctly. Would not eject CD's any longer. Hyundai suggested replacing radio head unit at $650. |
| 10200 mi US $150 |
2.5 years and 10,000 miles battery died.Changed battery by me dealer did not have one in stock. |
| 51460 mi | Cruise stopped working. I think they broke the cruise control when they adjusted the throttle sensor but claimed it was due to a service bulletin, but I don't really believe that. |
| 64920 mi C $300 |
Fuel sensors failed, and were replaced. Looking at the old fuel sensors, the small "fingers" that slide on the gauge to measure the level are worn or missing. Apparently this is an know issue with Santa Fe's and they need replacing every 4 - 5 years. |
| 75400 mi | Asked dealer to fix faulty fuel level sensors on gratuitous basis, due to frequency/widespread nature of the fault. They said "head office" would not honor the claim. |
| 72000 mi US $10 |
Replaced passenger side lo beam headlight, also driver's side overhead map light. |
| 14850 mi | Replaced battery, it had a dead cell, done under warranty. Vehicle was in and out of dealer in 1/2 hour. |
| 44640 mi | blower motor was whining at low speeds. replaced under warranty |
| 89900 mi C $700 |
Fuel level sensors |
| 101680 mi C $155 |
Regular log. Cabin air filter |
| 51500 mi US $23 |
replaced left low beam headlight |
| 121000 mi US $297 |
gas gauge giving false readings. Both fuel level sensors replaced |
| 83000 mi US $660 |
Fuel gauge became inaccurate. Two fuel sending units were replaced |
| 112000 mi US $25 |
Low beam headlight replacement, This is the 4th time (in 112,000 miles) I have replaced a low Beam headlight each bulb costing about $25.00 |
| 27280 mi | security system fault was cutting off gas supply causing the vehicle to stall seconds after starting. Security antena module replaced under warranty |
| 73160 mi C $895 |
The car would fail to start intermittantly. I noticed when starting, if the icon with the key and the car was illuminated (imobilizer) the car would start. If the icon was not lit, the car would not start. The vehicle left me stranded on a number of occasion. The vehicle imobilizer and antenna (part of the factory security system) were showing an error code. The parts were ordered by the dealer and installed |
| 53140 mi | Need to replace car battery. |
| 62200 mi C $150 |
Needed new battery |
| 78000 mi US $600 |
Fuel tank sensor failed causing fuel level to not display |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96620 mi C $500 |
fuel level sensors replaced,fuel gauge would read only half even when full and check engine light would stay on |
| 72000 mi US $178 |
The front map lights and driver's dome light assembly wasn't working and had to be replaced |
| 23000 mi | Radio would not turn on, had to be removed and sent in for repairs. The technician scratched the dash and that had to be repaired as well. |
| 65700 mi US $1400 |
Fuel sensor was working intermittently, causing the gas gauge to stop working and the check engine light to come one. Sensor was replaced. |
| 33040 mi | Charge System warning light came up. The alternator was replaced. |
| 93480 mi C $226 |
Fuel gauge not working. Fuel sensor fail to one or both. Both sensors to driver and passenger side replaced, and o-rings replaced with OEM parts. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Thought AC was not cold enough. Shop thoroughly checked system and found no problem. |
| 53320 mi | Fuel senders were replaced also. |
| 48360 mi C $250 |
Fuel guage level sensor in fuel tank . The driver side sensor failed. I replaced both sensors while I was at it. |
| 93500 mi | Fuel level sensor went out. Registered as empty even after fill up |
| 24800 mi | Erratic ability to start. Replaced immobility coil, problem solved. |
| 8680 mi | LED in fog light switch not working Fog light switch was replaced |
| 28520 mi | usb PORT overloaded, and reset. |
| 35100 mi | CD player quit working |
| 57000 mi US $30 |
Had turn signal light socket replaced |
| 70700 mi US $130 |
Battery from Hyundai refused to hold charge. Replaced with aftermarket battery of similar size and output. |
| 75000 mi | Alternator was deemed faulty upon testing and was ordered to be replaced. |
| 85800 mi US $330 |
Fuel level sensor and check engine light. Fuel level sensor was faulty and providing a fault code and bad fuel reading on dash. Replace fuel level sensors, two, inside gas tank |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 79600 mi C $550 |
Fuel gauge |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21080 mi C $20 |
Daytime running light out. Tried new bulb, still not working, traced wiring, found loose connection, fixed and light works fine. |
| 41320 mi C $210 |
Car would not start. Battery cheked and replaced at 44 months, |
| 55180 mi C $49 |
Running light(headlight) not working. Replaced headlight . |
| 69440 mi C $636 |
Fuel guage acting erratically. Fuel level sensors replaced. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 176000 mi US $35 |
Low beam went out on headlamp. Replaced and had to order a new dust cover (internet seller) to replace one that I lost. |
| 4960 mi | 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 |
| 37000 mi US $114 |
Replaced battery |
| 68700 mi US $100 |
Fuel sending/sensors in fuel tank. |
| 98000 mi US $126 |
Switch module on drivers door replaced. Rear passenger window not working from drivers switch. |
| 108000 mi US $900 |
TPMS sensors Fuel sending units replaced |
| 110000 mi | TPMS sensor replaced and computer reprogrammed. Warning light returned within 5 days. |
| 40000 mi | elec key lock broken |
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