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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 32 repairs.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 20135000 mi | Neg battery cable or terminal required replacement because corrosion was building up | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201748000 mi | AC stopped blowing cold air. Mechanic could not find problem | ||
| Dec 201756000 mi | Crankshaft rod bearing causing seizure | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 20133000 mi | AC and fan would stop working while driving. It is a known problem for this new model. Dealer immediately knew the issue and replaced a component of the AC/Blower/Fan system. No charge to me. No issues since. | ||
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 20149300 mi | Oil sensor leak, causing diminishing oil levels between changes and intermittent Level light to illuminate while operating vehicle.. | ||
| Aug 201536600 mi | Rear differential required replacement | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201756420 mi | Replace back-up camera wiring harness | ||
| Jul 201750840 mi | Cooling was OK on moderately hot days but on the 1st really hot day it was inadequate registering about 70F at a vent | ||
| Jun 201857660 mi | Cooling was OK on moderately hot days but on the 1st really hot day it was inadequate registering about 70F at a vent. Replaced two AC hoses | ||
| Jul 201859272 mi | Replace leaking oil pressure sensor | ||
| Apr 201966340 miC $130 | Front end 'rattling'. Sway bar bushing and link replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 202076260 miC $270 | Dealer installed trailer wiring harness failed | ||
| Aug 202079980 mi | Heated Steering Wheel stopped working. Initially thought to be a faulty steering wheel and replacement ordered. Also I reported that the eco system would not switch on immediately after technician checked the system. Suggested the problem might be in the switch system. When the replacement steering wheel arrived I again mentioned the switch. This time I was listened too and that was the problem. After more waiting switch system replaced | ||
| Jun 202181220 mi | When the outside temp was high and humid after a while the AC would stop working. Because the mechanics could not duplicate it after several test in both 2020 and 2021 (at my cost) no corrective work was done until about June 2021 when they finally agreed to look at it further. They did find a problem that needed an unavailable spare part and I had to wait most of the summer with no AC until the part came in. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201418140 mi | thumping noise at slow speed while turn left or right. dealer repl part on trans axle i do not part name. | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201416000 mi | Replaced auto horn | ||
| Jun 201529000 mi | Low on freon | ||
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Washington, United States May 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 20131000 mi | Left vent on center console flow cover was disconnected from flow control switch. Part was reconnected. | ||
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in United Arab Emirates Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201320880 mi | Air conditioner not cooling only blowing air. | ||
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201530080 mi | Towing trailer and Engine light came on- dealer "updated" the emission computer module??? TSB | ||
| Mar 201536580 mi | Estimated distance available at fill ups shows approximately half of what the original mileage should be ever since the engine light came on. Dealer say it will "reset" itself over time. Seriously? It's a computer and it should'nt take a m | ||
| Mar 201889900 miC $150 | rear rotors and pads replaced | ||
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in California, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 201429000 mi | Constant creaking over any sort of bump or corner. Turned out to be body panel wear. Had to have Hyundai Engineer visit from HQ to get it fixed. | ||
| Dec 201540000 miUS $114 | Battery died. | ||
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201528000 mi | water in rear brake lite housing and front fog lamp housing. Rubber gasket in sunroof broke off left side speed sensor in wheel | ||
| Feb 201630000 mi | 2nd wheel speed sensor failed | ||
| Jun 201750000 mi | Another recall on this POS. Engine recall. Made an appt. for repair. Arrived and was told that no repair can be done since they didn't receive tester instrument. waste my time and patience . trading in Santa Fe next month for Audi. Will never buy another Hyundai. This was my 2nd. | ||
| Sep 201752000 mi | 2 RECALLS COMPLETED REPLACE HOOD SAFETY LATCH ENGINE PROBLEM | ||
| Dec 202081000 mi | engine dead. dealer did not say what part failed. replaced under warranty. | ||
2012.5 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| Hyundai in Great Britain May 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201653000 mi | Front differential blew only a few months after the rear differential had gone. Hyundai refused to carry out repaire under warranty so had to seek legal help. Eventually they agreed so long as I replaced all four tyres although two where new | ||
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