10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,000
Average Mileage:
114,250 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. repair leak (2 reports)
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problem #2

Mar 012022

Santa Fe ES 3

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,000 miles

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oil leak

Oil pressure sender failure results in flooding top of engine cavity with oil resulting in potential engine fire.

If you see oil running from the bottom transmission bell housing drain hole, have this switch replaced. This is a very expensive job because you have to take intake manifold off to get at it.

This failure has happened to me for the THIRD time now. 1st time I took it to Hyundai dealership. They lied their way out of fixing it while it was under warranty, blaming me for not getting the oil changes done at their place. So I had to get it fixed at a third party. 2nd time it failed I had it replaced and contacted Hyundai. Of course they were very helpful - Not.

Third time is now and it's currently at a repair shop getting another $1000 check from me.

If you have this Santa Fe be aware!

- Mark L., Lafayette, IN, US

problem #1

Sep 292015

Santa Fe SE 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,480 miles

Truck is still leaking oil. Oil was leaking from the timing cover and oil pans Installed: Gasket-Rocker Cover,LH Gasket-Outlet,RH Gasket-Outlet,LH Seal-Oil Gasket-Water pump,LH Gasket-Water pump.RH Cleaner-Brake non-chlor RTV Silicone Gray Gasket MA

- pgarvey, Glenview, IL, US