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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 74 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
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015120000 miUS $150 | Cleaned fuel system as was not running correctly. After simple cleaning no problems. | ||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Dec 201217000 mi | ESC light intermittently came on,. Brake light switch replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201642660 miC $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. | ||
| Jun 201760760 miC $60 | I changed the front brake pads but found they still has 30% of braking lining left. I was told by CTC that my front brake pad linings were very low while I bought new tires at 95,000 kms. | ||
| Jun 201882460 miC $1100 | Rear brake were still seizing, calipers were seizing. Replace both calipers and rotors. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201573700 miUS $530 | Oil light would flicker at low RPMs. Oil pressure switch was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201688000 miUS $185 | Had problems with the blinkers randomly making clicking noise even when the blinkers weren't being used. Dealer replaced multi-function switch in the steering column. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201224800 mi | Brake sensor wasn't working. Car would occasionally be unable to move from neutral to reverse, or vice versa. Turning car off for a few minutes would reset the sensor, allowing you to move to reverse | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20119000 mi | Added rubber boots over exposed shocks to keep dirt & grime from causing seals to fail. | ||
| May 201559300 mi | Battery light came on. Just managed to drive to nearest dealer. Left with him. Alternator had failed. Took 1 day to get part. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201561000 mi | Was rattling, so I took it in. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201671000 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) | ||
| Mar 201673000 mi | Lower connecting rod bearing failing (noises on startup caused me to bring in). Entire engine replaced. | ||
| May 201674000 miUS $900 | Replaced worn struts | ||
| Jun 2022121000 miUS $1400 | Struts | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201354460 mi | Intermittent rough shifting. Replaced transmission on warranty. | ||
| Sep 201477500 miC $150 | Washer fluid pump leaked | ||
| Mar 201588040 miC $185 | lower front ball joint driver's side replaced - too much play - required for safety check; required wheel alignment; rear brake pads replaced; brake fluid flushed Left tie rod end changed plus wheel alignment | ||
| Oct 2015101020 miC $118 | Replaced signal relay - constantly clicking rapidly | ||
| Feb 2016110060 miC $225 | Replaced front left lower ball joint | ||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 201222947 mi | Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Antenna Coil replaced. Keys reprogrammed. | ||
| Mar 201338440 mi | Leather seems to be peeling on driver's door arm rest. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 201523000 mi | Rt rear headrest would not fold down when putting rear seats down for larger cargo. Removed rear seat & headrest. Opened headrest repaired internals, reinstalled. Works fine now with the modifications I made. CHEAP PLASTIC PARTS FAILED! 110-V power outlet blows fuse when switch depressed. Appears to be a faulty switch. Switch on order non-stock part. Will not know if successful until part arrives and I install it! Out of Warranty. Replaced switch with new one, still blows fuse when turned on, direct short in system obviously so will not be getting it fixed as not under warantee but it should be! | ||
| Jul 201629000 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. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201537200 mi | I was told that my problem was a possible drive shaft. After trying a temporary drive shaft the noise was still there. Then I was told it was possibly the transfer case. Well that did not solve the problem. Hyundai has not responded back yet. The transfer case was replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 20111116 miC $171 | replacing a ground wire because vehicule won't start | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022111000 miUS $1900 | Replace intake manifold | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201765720 miC $350 | Oil pressure sensor failure | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 201212400 mi | 1st trip to dealer to have this repaired. Still sqeaking New alternator installed. Under warranty Rattle/squeak in roof liner. Hyundai never was able to repair this. Second of three trips to daler for this. No success | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201741540 miC $168 | Replace R front axle Hyundai paid for parts ( new Hyundai part 2 year warranty) | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Sep 201663000 miUS $100 | Bought used with a maintenance package and $100 deductible. Repair total was $200. Right front steering required repair. Car would jump around on the road. Part was replace and total alignment was done. Now it finally steers like an SUV. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201540000 miUS $500 | On turns and excelleration the rear would thump and then shutter. They replaced AWD coupeling under warranty. Said it would have been $1500 otherwise. | ||
| Sep 202168000 miUS $750 | REBUILD FRON SUSPENSION | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 201570680 miC $500 | replace alterntor | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201213640 mi | Yellow engine light fixed by replacing the o2 senor under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201329120 mi | Leaking strut on the drivers front ruined a tire by wearing the inside shoulder bald. | ||
| Apr 201440180 mi | Spring noise during low speed turns. Strut bearing was bad and replaced. | ||
| Aug 201444680 mi | Yellow check engine light solved by brake switch replacement. Subject of a recall. | ||
| Dec 201449600 mi | Front and rear bushings replaced because of clunking noise. | ||
| Nov 201560520 mi | Timing chain cover reseal. Leak noticed by dealer during an oil change. Traction control light intermittently coming on. | ||
| Apr 201665720 miC $60 | Oil light coming on. Oil pressure sensor replaced. Both front strut coil springs broke. Upon dealer inspection the driver strut bearing was also bad. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Dec 2022 | |||
| Sep 201444640 mi | Water collecting in the passenger side rear tail light. Dealer fixed under warrenty | ||
| Jun 201659520 miC $500 | Driver side auto door lock stopped working | ||
| Sep 202188660 miC $1400 | Rear shocks replaced and mounting needed to be repaired. | ||
| May 202290520 miC $2000 | Replaced parts [tie-rod ends] | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 201221700 mi | Transmission started 'kicking' while shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, reprogrammed. | ||
| Nov 201222400 mi | Transmission 'kicked' considerably from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th, then 'check engine' light. | ||
| Apr 201326540 mi | Significant oil leak after previous work on transmission. | ||
| Jun 201329140 mi | Leaking joint. 4th trip for the same repair. | ||
| Mar 201435960 miC $45 | You could feel the passenger door going up and down with your elbow when running over potholes. They adjusted the door and striker. door and striker'. | ||
| May 201437820 mi | Steering had become harder and harder. Dealer replaced front strut bearings. Didn't test drive. Problem still present at delivery. Car had to go back in. Problem was with universal joint. | ||
| Dec 201443400 mi | Oil pressure sensor replaced. | ||
| Nov 201550220 mi | Bad shock replaced | ||
| Feb 201651460 mi | Alternator replaced | ||
| Mar 201653320 mi | Universal joint replaced (2nd time in less than two years) | ||
| Aug 201656420 miC $25 | Shock replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Jul 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Mar 20125000 mi | Insulation added to stop creaking in cabin. | ||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in District of Columbia, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201214000 mi | Starter stayed on after the car was turned on. Eventually it started to overheat and fail. | ||
| Feb 201324000 mi | Starter took too long to start the car -- battery was found defective and replaced. | ||
| Jul 201429000 mi | Check engine light went on, dealer diagnosed a faulty intake manifold. Part ordered, replaced after sold to a co-worker. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201214000 mi | Brake switch went bad causing the traction control light to come on. It caused the car not to shift into park. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201769440 mi | BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING STRUT MOUNT | ||
| Jan 202296100 mi | RECALL | ||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201334000 mi | Rear door would not open, suddenly. It felt funny for a month or so and then quit. | ||
| Apr 201455000 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. | ||
| Jun 201460000 miUS $84 | tie rod end replacement and bolt replacement for strut | ||
| Sep 201465000 miUS $544 | right rear wheel bearing started humming | ||
| Mar 201575000 miUS $2800 | Pinion bearing on drivers side shot. Tie rod ends replaced. | ||
| Sep 201578000 miUS $235 | lost rear main seal. Had left ball joint replaced and alignment | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201639960 mi | Steering column leak | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Idaho, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201453000 mi | Power steering issue, covered under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201320600 mi | recalled. car was hesitating and surging | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Panama Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201111160 mi | The radio screen had troubles with the colors and sometimes letters do not appear. | ||
| Dec 201111780 mi | One of the Back seats didn't fold. | ||
| Jan 201323560 mi | Problem: The Shifting stick sometimes got stuck on parking, even if you were pressing the brake to free it. Solution: They changed the chip. | ||
| May 201327900 mi | Unstable in idle and sudden loss of power while driving at low speed (around 20-30km/h) | ||
| Jun 201330380 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. | ||
| Feb 201886800 miUS $200 | Change of break pads. | ||
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Sri Lankia Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20125800 mi | Seat belt on the driver's seat malfunctioned | ||
| Apr 201640800 mi$300 | The power steering developed stffness, when turning to the right, the steering seems stiff and extra effort needed. | ||
| Dec 201777500 mi$200 | Front brakes were replaced | ||
2010.5 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201322520 mi | clutch developed a rattling and banging and the clutch peddle was hammering when you placed your foot on it. It also developed a harsh vibration when accelerating, even lightly. it is in at the moment having the clutch and flywheel replaced. | ||
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