Hyundai Santa Fe Change Vehicle

"light come on says the the emission is unsatisfactory even though it can pass the test. So when the emission test is due we have difficulty certifying the car"

"Had to replace catalytic coveter"

"check engine lite came on, had to replace emission system"

"Vacuum ??? doesn't work."

"Leak caused check engine light to go on"

"Fuel senders failed causing gas guage to not read"

"Both fuel gauge/tank sensors failed in 2014 & were replaced. In January 2015 gauge started reading empty when I knew I had at least 4 gallons or so in the tank. Had the sensors checked & they were OK. Since I drive a lot of highway miles for work thi"

"Fuel gauge stop working"

"The fuel gauge would read empty even when full. The dealer said it would cost $750 to fix as they would have to drop the fuel tank to repair the gauge"

"Fuel sensor would indicate full of gasoline and then would suddenly indicate empty. Replaced sensors to solve problem caused by bad gasoline--conjecture"

"The "float arm" broke. If tank is fuel it registers otherwise the gauge shows me on empty.The cost is high and this is the number 1 issue ed on this car per my auto repair shop. Since this is a flaw on the car I feel its the company's responsibility"

"As previously stated, had to replace unit"

"Fuel gauge failed .required new sensors installed"

"Had to replace poorly designed fuel sender (you have to replace both because you don't know which is faulty) and main dealer price is north of $800"

"Also failed just out of warranty"

"not working"

"Both sensors have failed 1000 miles after warranty expired. Fuel gage no longer reads correctly or at all . Saving up for repairs. I was given a $750 estimate"

"The fuel gauge was misreading from day 1 but they wouldn't touch it, and then it recently started giving check engine warning about the fuel sender needing replacement (can't remember the bill but in the $300 range). They wouldn't honour it so had to"

"2 sensors inside fule tank one failed, fule indicator stopped working. Replaced under warranty"

"fuel gauge sensor was faulty..repaired under warranty"

"Fuel sender was faulty and would send false readings. Hyundai refused to replace even though I had found this was a common problem; therefore I ended up paying for the repairs"

"failure of fuel tank level sensor. $700 to fix at dealership"

"Fuel gauge is wildly inaccurate. Rarely registers more than half full. When I fill tank, gauge drops to zero and reserve light comes on. I have not fixed because the pump and gauge are one unit. Instead, I reset the trip odometer each time I fill the tank and refill at 250-300 miles"

"fuel gauge began working intermittantly, then crapped out. after i googled, i saw this is a very common problem with the hyundais, there should be a recall, BOTH tank senders had to be replaced"

"Fuel Level sensor failed causing the check engine to light. Could not pass the Maryland Emission Inspection. Cost to repair - about $900"

"Fuel gauge constantly reading empty despite being full of fuel"

"Both fuel gauge senders had to be replaced twice before they worked. Known problem by Hyundai would not cover. Cost over $600"

"Fuel Gauge indication intermittent"

"Both senders failed 6 months ago and I was able to have both replaced recently but now they are faulty again. I have never seen this happen on a vehicle with less than 65000 Km on it"

"Barely out of 60k warranty I began getting erratic fuel level indications which is a common problem with Santa Fes. I bought a tool and new fuel level sensors on line and replaced them myself. Now the fuel gauge reads correctly"

"the fuel sender has failed twice on this vehicle. There are 2 senders. It is expensive to repair. Further, after one repair there was a very strong gas odor in the vehicle. Not sure if it was due to mechanic error or not. Ended up taking to dealership, where had to again replace a sender unit and get the odor stopped"

"The fuel gauge begain to fail and then a second sensor inside the gas tank failed, which caused the "check engine light" to come on and stay on. We took it to the Hyundai dealer. Repair costs for both sensors (mostly labor) was about $550. Access to sensors inside tank was through the interior, which caused it to smell of gas for several days"

"Engine light came on- diagnostic codes show intermittent problem with fuel measure gauge in tank"

"The fuel gauge sensor did not work therefore I was not able to Tell if I needed gas or not. This cause me to run out of gas"

"fuel sensor went bad... gas gauge, mileage gauge etc didnt work"

"There are 2 sensors. Guage was not indicating properly so had both sensors replaced. Still did not work so returned to have one of new sensors replaced. Now guage only shows half full even when tank is full and check engine light comes on every time I fill up. 3 - 4 hours labour every time one of the sensors is changed. Major design flaw!"

"This is a well documented problem with this vehicle. Should of had a recall issued by Hyundai"

"Gauge was not accurate and sometimes did not work at all"

"Fuel cap snapped into pieces one day. The fuel level indicator no longer works"

"heck engine light came on and off and trip advisory numbers were no longer accurate. Nor was the gas gauge."

"Fuel reading accurately. Would show empty or 1/3 tank regardless of how much gas in tank. Used trip meter every tank to compensate, but automatic fail for emissions test. Cost $600 (independent) or >$900 dealer, to replace the sensors in order to pass emissions and get registration renewal. Failed immediately and have had to replace again."

"Fuel gauge and range indicator stopped working. Had to judge refills by odometer. Cost over $1,200 to repair."

"After fill up, the gauge would start going towards empty not full. Also had a strong fuel smell."

"Fuel gauge went wonky on me and I had the two senders replaced."

"Sender failed, causing gas gauge to become erratic to the point of being useless. Drove by trip indicator until I could get it repaired, which involved replacing the fuel pump, as it is an integral part."

"Fuel gauge/sender needed to be replaced. All the gauges in the fuel tank should have been replaced at the same time to avoid repeated trips to the dealer caused by check engine light coming on repeatedly."

"Fuel gauge stopped working - replaced sensors in fuel tank - problem solved for a while - now has returned - gauge not working -"

"Erratic fuel gauge readings. Dealer refused warranty repair and wanted $800 to fix. I did it myself at home for $130."

"Paint on the hood is bubbling cracking and peeling. there are 2 fuel gauge senders. I had to pay for 1. the other under warranty."

"Sender failed. Since replacement multiple episodes with gas odors in cabin"

"Fuel indicator is faulty. Common problem and one that cost 800 or so to fix. Gas gauge does not work right"

"Fuel gauge stopped working. There were 2 fuel sensors that were replaced. This is a common problem with this model and year."

"Gas gauge doesn't work anymore."

"Fuel sender slowly became defective with first one then the other failing. This occurred just outside warranty but with low KM's on it, this should not have happened"

"the fuel gauge sender had to be replaced and the repair and parts seemed rather expensive"

"The fuel gauge works only intermittently, and is completely unreliable."

"Complete fuel system service done"

"from 10k miles to now - when stopped- idle will surge and then drop to a hard shudder over and over. They said it was carbon on the throttle body. Now they want to replc the throttle body for $500. a 70k vehicle should not need a new throttle body"

"My car was not starting. It was not even turning over. I needed a new fuel injection pump and system"

"Gas gauge would register empty when tank would still be 1/4 to 1/2 full. Check engine light stayed on. Had to replace fuel pump module assembly and sending unit. Also, had to replace clockspring assembly"

"probleme with the connector of the pump the dealer did not fixed the connector properly twice then they put silicon to glue the connector"

"Both fuel pump heads rusted out causing fuel smell. Both needed to be replaced."

"Had to replace throttle position sensor. Car was running rough and "missing" at highway speed"

"Check engine light (indicating emissions control problem) is frequently on, especially since I began experiencing problems with the fuel gauge. I have my mechanic reset it, or just ignore it"

"it was sensors that identified the problem with the gas evap system"

"The fuel gauge begain to fail and then a second sensor inside the gas tank failed, which caused the "check engine light" to come on and stay on. We took it to the Hyundai dealer. Repair costs for both sensors (mostly labor) was about $550. Access to sensors inside tank was through the interior, which caused it to smell of gas for several days"

"Fuel system sensor in gas tank had to be replaced. Removal of rear seat. Gas smell in car for 2 weeks later"

"The engine light periodically turns on. Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood, FL claimed it was a sensor in the fuel tank. After spending over $400, it was not fixed. They wanted another $500 to replace something else. The vehicle runs well so I have not had it repaired. They appear to be only guessing at the solution"

"Fuel sensor failure and gasket failure required multiple service trips to fix"

"Don't remember what the sensors were off the top of my head but they were causing a serious loss of fuel economy."

"Had a check engine light and the code said it was the rear O2 sensor.."

"Sensors in full tank caused check engine light to come on. Repeated trips to Hyundai dealer finally solved the problem(s)."

"Fuel gauge failed at 96,000 Km. Internet search indicated it was NOT an isolated problem. This is a major expense to replace the 2 sensors & senders, Hyundai has not provided any assistance with these should not happen failed parts. I only neede to replace the two senders and the dealer charge was $740. If both parts were needed my estimate was over $1500."

"related to fuel sender"

"wore out"

"Ball joints replaced 2 times"

"needed replacing"

"Replaced. Had more front end work done end of 2015 as well. Tie rod ends and another ball joint"

"The front lower ball joints needed to be replaced at a cost of $700"

"Wore out.. replaced under warranty"

"Replace left ball joint as recommended by dealer, didn't know I had a problem,"

"Fair wear and tear."

"The passenger side upper (I believe) Ball Joint was bad. This was caught during an inspection when the car was at the dealer for an oil change. The problem was corrected by another mechanic (not a dealership) when I brought the car in for a second opinion."

"Problem not noticed by owner, Discovered by dealer at annual state safety inspection. Opposite side ball joint replaced about 12 months earlier, Both problems found at dealership and replaced at dealership."

"Front end bushings got noisy so I replaced them. Alleged normal wear"

"Stabilzer bushings failed at 60000 miles - dealer fixed under warranty. Failed again at 90000 - repaired by independent mechanic using quality parts. Had struts replaced at 10500 - no sign of wear on stabilizer bushings."

"Power steering motor went out and we had to replace it"

"The rack and pinion system had to be replaced at a cost of about $1,100."

"The right front strut was causing a loud clunk sound. It at first was not constant but eventually it became constant and was replaced by a dealership"

"Leaking passenger side strut"

"They were pretty loose (we live on a dirt road) and needed replacement"

"Leackage"

"Don't know"

"Replaced a strut under warranty"

"Front struts failed causing premature failure with the left ball joint and lower control arm assembly and both sway bars. $1260 in repairs"

"suspension noise is terrible and car seems to sway side to side"

"Told by mechanic that front struts were leaking"

"Car was bouncing. Suspension getting old. Replaced shocks/springs"

"Mechanics say 1 front strut is leaking & should be replaced.. and to keep things even, both front struts should be replaced."

"PROBLEM NOT READILY APPARENT DURING OPERATION AND WAS FOUND DURING WHEEL BEARING DIAGNOSIS"

"intermittant shake and tps tire light came on, 4 trips to two dealers before they figured out the rack and pinion was bad and was putting air bubbles in the system"

"Had to replace entire power steering system"

"The left and right outer tie rod assemblies were worn at the joints and had play present. This was a safety issue, and the car had to remain in the shop longer than expected because of it. Was not under warranty and was over $400 to fix"

"L\Rod linkage had plactic parts causing suspension noise"

"Had a rattle. Technician found loose sway bar. Replaced it. . Reportedly is common occurrence"

"Play"

"wore out"

"Front passenger side had to be replaced. Had same problem with my 2001 Santa Fe. The tie rod broke while I was driving"

"Vehicle began to wander in the lane requiring constant small corrections. Hyundai dealer diagnosed problem as needing new tie rods and a wheel alignment after the tie rods"

"this was the second Wheel bearing that i needed to replace. The car is only 6 yrs old but the road conditions in Qu?c are awful"

"I have had to replace the wheel bearings in 2 wheels in the last 2 years - repairman said this model had trouble with this as there was no shield to protect the bearings from water"

"Slow build up of wheel noise from the rear. Independent and trusted garage identified the problem as wheel bearings. Replaced both rear wheel bearings for about 700$C each"

"Both rear wheel bearings failed . One at about 90000 and second at about 99000"

"Wheel bearings needed to be replaced in two wheels approximately one month apart"

"All 4 wheel bearings replaced within 1 month"

"Had to get my front right wheel hub replaced two weeks ago. This is the third wheel hub replacement in the last four years, all different ones. Only one original wheel hub left on the vehicle, what are my chances?"

"A whining noise started suddenly two years ago. Asked a mechaninc to check the front wheel bearings and was told they are fine. The whining got progressively louder and a year ago I asked two different mechanics to check the the wheel bearings and was told they were fine. Two months ago, the right front wheel started making a crunching, grinding, expensive sounding noise. Replacing the wheel bearing solved all the problems."

"Probably caused by poor road conditions in NS, as I know of several other people, with different makes of vehicle, who have experienced the same problem in recent weeks."

"Bearing failure (wear and tear) right passenger side front. Repair in the form of replacement bearing. Solved."

"DIAGNOSIS OF THIS PROBLEM TOOK SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS"

"Paint was peeling from front grille, and bumper. Paint would peel off with normal hose pressure"

"All door handles have chipped and crack paint"

"on all the door handles. Paint has flaked off the top ridges of the handles. not covered by warranty"

"Paint peeling on hood & around windshield. Dealer repainted twice under warranty, but hood is starting to peel again and warranty period has expired"

"paint peeled off the hood"

"Peeling paint on the anterior aspect of the car"

"Paint peeling on roof next to windshield; peeling on rear spoiler"

"There are scratches on the car. Paint quality seems flimsy"

"paint coming off in a car wash"

"multiple paint 'chips' on front, hood, and back door of vehicle. very succeptible to rock chips. paint looks pitted in areas where chips are missing. Windsheild is also very easily chipped by small debris/rocks"

"Just the hood is peeling very badly"

"front end hook and bumper paint cracked and fell off"

"Paint started peeling 3 years ago. Factory paint peeled off in sheets. Hyundai would do NOTHING"

"Hood paint is fading"

"In several places on the hood and in one place near the roof, paint is pealing off, revealing the primer coat below. Not covered by warranty but appears to be defective paint in multiple places"

"There was a small chip on my hood. Most likely from a stone. I went to wash my car one day and the pressure from the car wash nozzle got into the chip and started a chain-effect flaking away of the surface paint. I no longer use high pressure, but, the damage is done and getting worse"

"Paint peeling on corners of roof"

"Starting 2 years ago, hood started peeling. I’ve seen other white Santa Fes where the hood was peeling. Dealer offered no help. Have to contact Hyundai. Rest of paint looks brand new."

"Paint has started to peel on the top of the car, put touch up paint on it last summer but by spring there was more chips that are peeling, plus any little chips that get are the car seem to start rusting right away,"

"Transmission went out at 56,000 miles and had to be replaced. Paint has chipped and cracked off on top of spoiler and tail gate."

"A minor pebble ding on my hood in 2016 has turned into about 1 square foot of paint peeling. I have written to Hyundai about this but never received an answer. The paint became very frail once it was breeched by the pebble."

"Paint is flaking off in a few area of the hood and roof"

"White Top coat of paint peeling from the gray primer."

"Large (3-5 inches) sections of paint suddenly started peeling from roof of car."

"Apparently, original paint was not sprayed at the correct time as the paint above the rear window has all peeled off. Too expensive to have painted again especially since it was the fault of the original painter."

"Paint is peeling off in several areas, mostly on the hood above the headlights. Hyundai says this is not covered by our extended warranty. Looks like badly applied paint or badly prepped surface when painted. I have seen this exact problem mentioned by a number of people online and feel there should be a recall for this issue."

"Rust on wheels and rims has been present for several years"

"The wheels on a 5 year old car are completely rusted. Dealership will not do anything about. Paint also pealing off in numerous places. Especially the door handles"

"Rust hole in front right sub frame"

"Lots of rust on underbody and brake disks. Hyundai issued a recall and repaired rust on critical frame parts"

"Rust started in year 7 of owning the car and is very progressive. Lift hydraulics in tailgate rusted out and the tailgate is very heavy to lift and slams shut if you let it go - very dangerous. The exhaust had several rust holes. The body is rusting faster than we can repair it, faster than other vehicle types of the same year. And we had it under coated every year."

"Auto was recalled to apply undercoating. Rust was not reported as being significant to be a problem."