| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42660 mi C $1300 |
VVT & timing chain & tensions.During start up when cold only the VVT was clattering loud noise and the timing chain was rattling. After warm up could not heat the valve train noise anymore. Dealer paid for parts only under good will. |
| 71000 mi | The timing chain tensioner system runs off of oil pressure. Lost pressure when engine off. Caused chain to rattle badly. (check valve in system failed) |
| 73000 mi | Lower connecting rod bearing failing (noises on startup caused me to bring in). Entire engine replaced. |
| 73700 mi US $530 |
Oil light would flicker at low RPMs. Oil pressure switch was replaced. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1116 mi C $171 |
replacing a ground wire because vehicule won't start |
| 65720 mi C $350 |
Oil pressure sensor failure |
| 111000 mi US $1900 |
Replace intake manifold |
| 43400 mi | Oil pressure sensor replaced. |
| 29000 mi | Throttle was hitting a dead spot and would almost stop when accelerating from stop or hard from slow Speed. Dealer said it was a recall, which I never got! Updated software and cleaned carbon out of throttle body and hopefully intake manifold. |
| 13640 mi | Yellow engine light fixed by replacing the o2 senor under warranty. |
| 60520 mi | Timing chain cover reseal. Leak noticed by dealer during an oil change. |
| 65720 mi | Oil light coming on. Oil pressure sensor replaced. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96100 mi | RECALL |
| 29000 mi | Check engine light went on, dealer diagnosed a faulty intake manifold. Part ordered, replaced after sold to a co-worker. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27900 mi | Unstable in idle and sudden loss of power while driving at low speed (around 20-30km/h) |
| 30380 mi | Unstable in idle and sudden loss of power while driving at low speed (around 20-30km/h). Problem with the catalytic converter and they replaced it. |
| 55000 mi | Loud intermittent exhaust noise under the hood. Sounded as though exhaust became disconnected from header. Would last for 10 minutes and stop. Did not effect use of vehicle. |
| 78000 mi US $235 |
lost rear main seal. |
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