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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 178 repairs.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19100 mi | no parts replaced. only fixed some bolts of the front right suspension to fix a "tlac" sound made during braking. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51700 mi | Rack was leaking fluid. Had to be replaced. Took out power steering pump too. |
| 11160 mi C $50 |
Front springs replaced; oil change and 18KM service check |
| 20040 mi | Broken bushing was causing a rattle and was replaced under warranty |
| 69440 mi C $1300 |
rear shock replaced |
| 81560 mi C $290 |
Replace left front control arm bushing (separated) |
| 86800 mi C $500 |
Replace 2 front lower ball joints |
| 179000 mi US $672 |
ABS and ECS lights on. Replaced rear passenger hub assembly |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $458 |
Front Struts |
| 74880 mi | Also front strut leaking also changed at same time,Under HPP warranty, did not cost anything. |
| 85560 mi | Stabilizer bar parts worn, replaced under warrany. |
| 24180 mi | Struts leaking Steering rack leaking |
| 11160 mi | Replaced Tie rod end. Was causing noise when driving. |
| 13830 mi | Noise coming from front suspension. Dealer compared with brand new 2011 Santa Fe,and says noise is normal due to the front plastic components ratles. No repairs done. |
| 29140 mi | Noisy front suspension at low speeds, like loose tennis balls in carton box, always had this noise even when SUV was new in 2010. Dealer finally changed the Rack & Pinion. No more noise. This problem has been reported by many other owner. |
| 22940 mi | Steering wheel when turning started to squeak like rubber on rubber noise approx 1 week before losing all steering ability. The dealership replaced front passanger boot, gear and linkage assembly and power steering. Clicking/vibration in front end. Front bearings. Had to be towed. |
| 26040 mi C $108 |
Front spring broke while on trip home from 2nd repair. Car went back they had it 2 weeks. replaced both front springs under warranty. Told by dealership "we were lucky, as the last one like that pierced the front tire". |
| 80600 mi C $200 |
Clunking on rough roads only. |
| 84320 mi C $547 |
Clunking on rough surfaces, sound and feel of something loose and about to drop off. |
| 98040 mi C $1200 |
Both front springs/struts replaced (broken spring on right side) Control arm bushing replaced Right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 112840 mi C $1700 |
Clunking on turns, right front lower balljoint replaced. Front brakes deemed needing service at time of repair. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13020 mi | front left suspension leaking, installed new one. front right suspension leaking, installed new one. |
| 37200 mi C $90 |
Front suspension leak right and left. Had to align the car. Aligment wasn't under warranty. |
| 26660 mi | One nut on a U-clamp in the steering system was slightly loose and there was a noticeable small glitch in the steering. The nut was tightened and the problem solved. |
| 40920 mi C $250 |
Replaced left front ball joint.Must have hit a pot hole to damage it. |
| 44020 mi | Loose strut on the front suspension was rattling. The dealer replaced it to repair. Also the oil was changed. |
| 46500 mi C $200 |
Replaced right front ball joint |
| 66960 mi C $100 |
Left front ball joint was replaced. |
| 62620 mi C $750 |
Control arms replaced. Must say technically work out of warranty by 400 km but the dealer called Hyundai to get them to pay for everything. I had brought in the vehicle earlier but they were too busy because of the Christmas season. |
| 91140 mi C $150 |
Just did a wheel alignment. Way off. |
| 93620 mi C $2500 |
Rack and pinion Struts. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63240 mi C $800 |
Broken front spring on driver's side. |
| 85000 mi | front wheel bearings |
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