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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%)
Chart based on 219 repairs.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 53 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
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130400 mi | EGR valve failure |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15500 mi | throttle position sensor shorted caused computer to go into limp mode (no pwr go only 5 mph) |
| 21000 mi | Check engine light always on. Hyundai Santa Fe dealer first replaced sensors. Problem was resolved for less than twenty minutes. Light when back on while driving car home. Fuel pump replaced second and the problem was resolved. |
| 51460 mi | Throttle sensor adjusted and ECM patched. |
| 25000 mi | Replaced throttle position sensor Replaced throttle position sensor |
| 42160 mi C $250 |
oil leak noted |
| 37160 mi | vehicle went into limp mode due to fault tpms sensor |
| 52700 mi C $40 |
Oil leak noted. |
| 60140 mi | Throttle sensor defect. 2bd time for this repair |
| 75020 mi C $761 |
oil pan gasket leak. 5th time. replaced gasket with silicone |
| 100440 mi C $800 |
Fuel pump assembly replaced |
| 72540 mi C $100 |
Oil was slowly leaking from timing chain cover gasket. Took two separate visits to find the leak. Gave an estimate of $1500 to replace the gasket, includes 10hrs labour, and intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, too. Did not have repair done yet - $1500 buys lots of oil |
| 121300 mi | Recall for oil leak. |
| 5200 mi | Oil leak from a seal above oilpan, Originally thought to be a pan leak. |
| 58000 mi | Reported an issue where, while driving, after releasing the gas pedal to allow the car to coast, the engine/throttle surges about three seconds after releases. Since there was no code, the shop didn't treat the issue. |
| 21000 mi US $300 |
Rough idling in morning. Took it to the dealer and they flush the system but it is still as rough idling as before. |
| 23000 mi | Replaced the TPS. |
| 29140 mi | Engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed as an oxygen sensor. Dealer replaced under warrantly |
| 3000 mi | Dealer had a TSB to check oxgen sensor for this vehicle. They had to remove it to test sensor and found no problem with it. Had taken vehicle in to change oil as a precaution to eliminate any manufacturing metal chips that might still be in the oil. |
| 121000 mi US $297 |
cover and seal for fuel pump level sensors, still showing an emissions leak |
| 121000 mi US $475 |
replace fuel tank filler neck and new factory gas cap |
| 121962 mi US $557 |
still showing eva. leak. dealer final found a crack in fuel pump housing. replaced fuel pump still showing evap. leak, vehicle smoke tested and it was leaking around fuel pump and duel sender seals. also tested a problem with recently replaced fuel sender units. new seals installed and new sender units installed. vehicle still showing evap leak. after further investigation they found a seam leak in the molded head of the fuel sender where seal plate joins to the head of sender unit. fuel sender was replaced and appears to have correct the problem appears crack in fuel sender may have been caused by instat. a number of mechanicca and a reapair shop and dealer worked on this probelm. unable to tell when and where crack happened. Originally only error of fuel level sender code present. |
| 31000 mi | Fuel nozzle must be held at angle to allow fuel to fill. Cannot get fuel nozzle to auto fill. |
| 70100 mi US $350 |
Vehicle had stalled several times in last six months. bad throttle position sensor found and replaced. Had been earlier for issue while under warranty but Hyundai failed to cover. Bad Hyundai |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49800 mi C $250 |
Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor failed |
| 53200 mi | Recall to change leaking valve cover gasket and replace alternator due possible damage due to dripping oil . Also the recall replaced a brake light switch |
| 66000 mi US $100 |
new water pump, gaskets, and fuel sensor |
| 93480 mi C $50 |
Heater core was not heating cabin, raditator coolant flushed and replaced with new coolant. |
| 73000 mi US $96 |
Overheating issue. Replaced thermostat and change oil. |
| 78012 mi US $95 |
Fuel sensor malfunction |
| 19000 mi | Replaced sensor to repair problem with anti-skid system. The 'off' light came on at random times. |
| 53320 mi | Alternator was saturated in oil from leaky rocker panel gasket which was also replaced. |
| 30380 mi C $427 |
left hand valve cover gasket. |
| 4000 mi | Vehicle stalling. Oxygen sensor replaced. Problem fixed. |
| 18300 mi | Faulty Oxygen Sensor causing the Engine Light to illuminate. Engine was rough when hot. |
| 27780 mi | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and oil saturated alternator, recall. |
| 3000 mi US $50 |
check engine light is on, dealer check out and found O2 sensor is bad. had to order sensor |
| 44640 mi | in for mainte. - service found valve covers leaking hosed off motor - picked up vehicle and drove 25 feet cel on - took back they turned cel off - drove home came back on -took back they order parts - install them -cel not go off - call... |
| 45040 mi | replaced o2 sensor - replaced computer - replaced cat converter and yes the problem lasted for about a month before finally being fixed |
| 54560 mi | Fan relay faulty -replaced Both valve cover gaskets leaking ordered parts |
| 55460 mi | Valve cover gaskets installed. cooling fan caused check engine light to come on - bearings in fan shot |
| 56500 mi | Check engine light on. Dielectric grease added to some connections and grounds were snugged up. |
| 65700 mi US $1400 |
Oil leak from upper gaskest. |
| 90000 mi | Upper oil pan gasket replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Warranty repair on the head gasket. Replaced. |
| 34400 mi | Fuel tank vent blockage. replaced canister and reset code, light comes on again. Took CUV to another dealer and removed blockage from vent line. Code reset and no problems thereafter. |
| 21700 mi | Check engine light came on. Brought into Jim Pattison Hyundai and they reflashed the ECU. Could not get them to tell me what the code was. The check engine light was on all the time (not flashing) so it was safe to drive to garage |
| 48320 mi | Multiple oil leaks noticed when replacing wheel bearing, had to schedule second repair trip - valve cover and oil pan |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 26040 mi | One of the 6 ignition coils replaced under warranty |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Check Engine light came on while driving. We immediately drove it to the nearest dealer, and they determined an O2 sensor had quit working. Sensor was replaced and problem resolved. |
| 78000 mi US $59 |
I noticed that the car wouldn't start whenever I filled up with gas, unless I pumped the accelerator when turning the key. Mechanic replaced the purge control valve, and this seems to have solved the problem. |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Car stalled, had a rough idle, had little to no power, and the check engine light began blinking. The local automotive program at the career and technical high school checked the codes and diagnosed a bad throttle position sensor. I had the entire throttle body replaced with a remanufactured one at the school. |
| 66340 mi C $395 |
Check engine light came on, scan indicated purge valve, which was replaced |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $113 |
engine light went on after service. dealer claimed I hit a rock cracked the evap sys. I took car to 2 other repair shops they found no crack. reset set computer fixed problem. dealer scam. |
| 105600 mi US $1500 |
catalytic converter failed |
| 22940 mi ﷼500 |
Loss of power suddenly while driving. Problem with fuel pump which was replaced. But problem recurred and fuel pump was replaced again. Now ok. |
| 66340 mi $70 |
coolant loss, replaced a gasket |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 57040 mi | Part was replaced on warranty bought on last maitenance. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 30000 mi | The engine has developed a noticeable knock. It's louder after the motor warms up. I can hear it when I'm driving if the radio is off. The service tech said everything checks out normal. I am not going to give up until it goes away. |
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