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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201437700 mi | Transfer box oil seal failed causing internal failure of transfer box due to total oil loss. Transfer box replaced. | ||
| Sep 201440000 mi£594 | Severe vibration and noise from transmission. Transfer box oil found to be burnt and contained metal. Transfer box replaced. Vibration and noise still apparent. 4WD electromagnetic coupling found to be damaged internally and replaced. | ||
| Dec 201443000 mi | RH front & rear sidelights and all instrument/switch lighting went out. Fuse 12 blown. Fuse replaced but failed immediately lights switched on. Fault traced to short in heated rear window switch light. | ||
| Sep 201675000 mi | Oil leak from sump (oil pan) | ||
| Feb 201783000 mi£290 | During routine service, rear brake lines were found to be badly corroded. Brake lines replaced. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Aug 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 20133900 mi | Creaking noise on clutch depression. 1st visit did not correct fault. Was corrected on 2nd visit. Fault was clutch return spring needed lubrication. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201425000 mi | Moisture seeping into rear light assembly | ||
| Nov 201551100 mi | Left Front Drive Assembly and Left Shaft Assembly replaced | ||
| Mar 201654000 mi | Idler pulley replaced | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Engine had small misfires, dealer reset the codes in the throttle body and transmission | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Dec 201210540 mi | thermostat sticking open on heat | ||
| Aug 201323320 mi | The caliper piston seized the right front wheel, which heated up and had too be replaced under warranty . | ||
| May 201434100 mi | oil pressure sending unit leaking | ||
| Nov 201560760 mi | replaced front left lower ball joint | ||
| Jan 201619640 mi | replaced right front stabilzier link. | ||
| Feb 201663240 mi | replaced left front wheel bearing. | ||
| Apr 201665800 miC $79 | check front suspension for play,found L/frt stabilizer link to have excessive play....replaced L/frt front link. | ||
| Sep 201673160 miC $173 | parking brakes replaced because it was seized up and rusty from not being used. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Sep 201445000 mi | A pulley motor was replaced. This was covered under our OEM warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201728000 miUS $25 | Replaced noisy idler pulley. | ||
| Nov 202142000 miUS $160 | ABS light came on. Replaced left rear hub due to defective speed sensor. | ||
| Dec 202143200 miUS $50 | Replaced stuck serpentine belt tensioner which prevented proper belt tension and had resulted in noise at low idle. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 201316000 mi | Engine will hesitate every few days. Press on gas, engine does not accel, just does not go. Engine ck light does not come on. Release gas, press again, engine is then OK. Also door air leak, cruise control works intermittently. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201540040 mi | replaced belt | ||
| Aug 201652700 miC $300 | replace battery | ||
| Feb 201756420 mi | Oil leaking. Replaced oil pressure sensing switch under warranty | ||
| Jun 201757660 miC $1000 | Brake pads and rotors replaced due to wear. First brake job. | ||
| Apr 202289900 miC $450 | ball joints | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Nov 201422500 mi | Drivers side power lock stopped working. Blower motor squeaking. | ||
| Nov 201653400 miUS $600 | Replaced hydraulically actuated belt tensioner. | ||
| Aug 201765000 miUS $850 | Both front lower control arms were worn and were replaced. | ||
| Nov 201768000 miUS $800 | Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Sensor was replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20148160 mi | Repaired leaking oil pan | ||
| Feb 201617360 mi | Replaced the oil sensor | ||
| Aug 201620460 mi | Throttle body sensor failed | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Feb 201318800 mi | CV shaft was bent causing shuddering during the 3,2,1 downshifts. CV shaft was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201320000 mi | Transfer case was binding up causing bent CV shaft, downshift shudder and poor fuel mileage. | ||
| Apr 201323000 mi | Sensor in throttle body failed putting car in Limp Mode. Entire throttle body had to be replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201311160 mi | TPS throttle position sensor failure | ||
| Dec 201317360 mi | Fog light assembly replacement. No external impact or damage.Both lenses started to crack from inside. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 201326040 mi | Rear left tail light housing was not sealed and had water in it. Item replaced under warranty by dealer. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jul 201424000 mi | Engine cut out twice at low speeds. No codes. Not sure why. ECM software was updated per TSB. Problem has not occurred since. Mileage also seems to have improved. | ||
| Apr 201748000 miUS $130 | fuel injection clean service, fuel system flush | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Map/dome lights not coming on when doors opened. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jun 2018105000 miUS $200 | Starter replacement | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 20111039 mi | Vehicle had a pull to the right from new delivery. Alignment seems to have corrected pull. | ||
| Nov 201217940 mi | fake chrome on grill peeled. Lift Gate squeaking/grinding when closing. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Panama Aug 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201315500 mi | Sluggish engine reaction while accelerating in steep roads. | ||
| Mar 201418600 mi | Window of passenger front seat does not work. Electrical control is inoperative and need to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201639980 miUS $150 | wheel bearings were changed and problem was gone | ||
| Dec 201645260 miUS $600 | Suddenly a noise was coming from the front near the wheels. I took it to the dealer and found out a piece in the alternator was damaged. Since that little part could not be found in Panama, I had to buy the entire alternator, but the noise is gone and car works perfectly. | ||
| Jul 201747120 miUS $300 | Blower had to be changed since it stopped working unexpectedly. AC Filter was also changed. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201586500 mi | leaking joints/boots. To be replaced under warranty--parts currently ordered but not yet repaired. More than three weeks waiting so far. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Moscow Region, Russia Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201844020 mi | Automatic box differencial | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Victoria, Australia Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201326660 mi | steering wheel was cracking and pulling apart at the top of wheel | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Aug 201558300 mi | Replaced air conditioning switch. The air conditioner would often come on by itself. | ||
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 20136820 mi | The Car had blown a turbo hose when pressing the acclerator down on the highway during an overtake. When we stopped the hose outer shell had blown and we had to tape it up until we could get another hose. The new electronic park brake system button on the Santa Fe just came off when the park brake was applied. Took it to hyundai, but have to wait for the brake to be fixed as the part has to be ordered in. | ||
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