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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Discussions
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Hyundai Santa Fe Cruise Control Questions
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Re: 2004 Santa fe Cruise Control Problem [barkya]
2005 santafe: after searching internet besides the tail lite filaments as cause for malfunction of cruise control (cruise lite on but cannot set/or accelerate. I read a post by a Hyundai service tec that said every third santafe with that prob the switch on steering was faulty. Two phillips screws removes the switch unit and unplug is easy from harness. There are two printed circuit boards that are perpendicular to each ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Noises and Sounds
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Ticking noise in engine
I bought a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe about two months ago and was running nice and quiet when I received it. Two months later I have a ticking noise that has been increasing gradually until recently. Now it sounds quite bad and I'm afraid if I continue to drive it I might wreck something and have some major expenses. Is this noise from valves? There were no records of the timing ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 3.5, 54K mi. Purge valve, fluids flushed [biged99]
Not sure if this helps, but I had, I think, the same problem with the purge valve a few years back. What caused the problem was that when I filled the car up at the gas station I kept topping off the gas to make I sure I got a full tank. It effected the purge valve. I can look at at my repair record to be sure.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 3.5, 54K mi. Purge valve, fluids flushed
After having the car at the dealer for a thorough routine service+ for travel from FL to CT, the engine light went on and stayed on. I brought it back and they did their magic and it went off. Then it re-lit and stayed on which I brought it back. They want to replace the purge valve ($250). Messages on this issue relate to engine stalling after filling with gas. I ... Read More
Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Santa Fe?
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Re: Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Hyundai Santa Fe? [lemon18]
I am so glad I found this web site. I have a 2004 Hyndi Santa Fe. Last summer I was in Spokane and I pulled onto a heavy traffic 4 lane. I was going slow because traffic was heavy and the light was red. I approached the light and stepped on the brake and it excellerated. I was horified. I tried putting it in nuetral and then the light changed and ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Cabin Air Quality Button
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Re: Air cabin filter [falmar1]
The procedure for your 2004 should be similar to my 2nd gen (2007-2012). I took some pictures and created a quick guide. Hyundai Santa Fe Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide I hope that helps. Cheers, Paul
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: Multiple Electrical problem w/ 2004 Santa Fe [randys42]
I have been having numerous electrical problems with my 2003 Santa Fe GLS for a while now. My clock does not work, nor does my power sunroof or the thing that shows the date. I have also had numerous problems with the engine, but now it seems to be ok and YES, I always kept up w/my oil changes and used Hyundai filters!
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Re: Catalytc Converter/Manifold crack? [randys42]
I just took my 2004 Santa Fe in for this very same problem, waiting for the bad news, because I'm not the original owner. I bought it off my parents last year. Hyundai said that makes the warranty null and void. Ugh!
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Re: Catalytc Converter/Manifold crack? [ahmal1]
The 2004 Santa Fe has a 100K warranty on it if you kept up up scheduled maintenance. Mine acted similar to yours although it was running at almost no power. The shifting problem was transmission related and covered and it needed two manifolds. One was also part of the power train coverage but the more expensive manifold was about $1600. I also had a bad O2 sensor. The sensor and manifold ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Automatic Tranny Questions [ladydemonsia]
Wish I could help, but all I can tell you is that after 160K miles on my '01 Santa Fe GLS same transmission, etc., my tranny went out, was rebuilt and then rebuilt again with new parts. It lasted 8,000 more miles (drove it a lot fewer miles in 14 months) hoping to make it last. Now at 168K miles, it is sitting in the driveway because I'm afraid the tranny ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Automatic Tranny Questions [ladydemonsia]
Sounds like Sante is approaching the end of the line. I wouldn't trust any vehicle with 100K+, especially Hyundai. My 2010 will be long gone before that number.
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2004 Santa Fe Automatic Tranny Questions
I have a 2004 Hyundai Sana Fe GLS with 130K. It has the 2.7L V6 with automatic transmission with auto stick. On the highway my car downshifted and refused to accelerate. Once off the highway it downshifted and stopped fine, but wouldn't shift up from 2nd to 3rd automatically. I tried to manually shift and it worked just fine shifting up and down gears although there was a little stutter in ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe problems
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hot start problems
i have a 2004 santa fe 60000 k miles when it is hot and sets for 15-20 min. it turns over but will not start for 3-5 sec. then it will start as i go to take off the car will sputer 3 times then run ok dealer changed fuel pump fuel regulator checked for vacume leaks . no change. thay checked with hyundai no help has this happened to anyone? ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
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Re: Transmission trouble 2004 Santa Fe [swiiggs]
I also have a Santa Fe 2004 at almost 80,000 miles...Car ran perfectly then all of a sudden 2 wks ago, as car would go into 2nd or 3rd gear car would kick and get stuck, I took it to the our mechanice who flushed transmission and said fluid was burned, replaced it, problem worsened, took it to Hyundai dealer and they have a better flush machine that does a complete ... Read More
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Re: May still get one [joe919]
Joe, I am not a whiner. I have been a cheerleader for Hyundai products since buying a 2004 Santa Fe. Traded it after 93,000 trouble free miles for the 2010 V-6 2wd limited edition. I love the new 2010. However, I am having problems with downshifting as reported in this blog. The first time it happened I only had 750 miles on the car. It is very intermittent and I have ... Read More
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2010 Santa Fe Limited V-6 transmission problems
I have just started reading the blog on transmission problems with the 2010 Santa Fe automatic. I have this problem originally when I only had about 750 miles on the car. I was in a cold climate and started the car and went no more than 500 feet when I had to stop for a red light and the car lurched like I had hit someone from behind. The transmission made ... Read More
How many miles are on your Hyundai?
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Re: How many miles are on your Hyundai? [bb32152]
Got ya beat -- we have a 2004 GLS with 281,000 miles!!! Love our Santa Fe! Our Chevy's engine blew at 150,000, and the Santa Fe just keeps chugging along.
Hyundai Santa Fe Spark Plug Problem
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Very Weird and Wacky Problem
So I have been trying to help out a friend with her 2004 4-Cylinder Hyundai Santa Fe. About 4 weeks ago it was running very poor. I changed the spark plugs and discovered that the number 4 cylinder plug had a closed gap. I put some additive down the cylinder to break up any carbon build-up and replaced all the plugs and it was running great. About 3 days ago it ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Sun Visor Falls Off
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Re: Santa Fe Sun Visor Driver Side [tomzpc]
What a coincidence. I have a 2011 Kia Sorento and the same exact thing happened to me when I flipped the visor down in my driveway just two days ago. It was still hooked into the clip, but the post that is inserted in the hole in the headliner came completely out. I consider the two the same vehicle. I reported this to a representative at Kia Motors, not my local ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
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2010 Transmission problems
I too purchased a 2010 Santa Fe after owning a 2004 with zero issues never once did it give me a problem and was very safe for my family, so we decided to get another one. After purchasing in December 2009 took delivery but seemed they forgot my hitch package, sent back to the dealer and they installed a 2009 hitch package on the 2010 as there was not one for ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2010 Santa Fe Limited AWD [andimiss]
The key is if you can't find a better deal where you live. Prices will range some depending on the area, demand and inventory. I don't think it's a bad price, but is probably an average price. But, Hyundai knows this car is a demand car and sells well, so they won't likely cut the price a lot. You can always call their bluff and go in and tell them you ... Read More
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Re: Santa Fe and Sorento [oscar_gata]
CR stated that Santa Fe's Fit & Finish had slipped. The Sorento is not recommended for only one reason and one reason only. It is too new according to CR. You better hope it's recommended because starting 2012 both cars will be the same vehicle and are essentially the same now with the same drive train. I also don't know what you are looking at when you state the Sorento is ... Read More
Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Santa Fe?
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Sudden Unintended Acceleration [stannards]
Hi stannards, Thanks for the suggestion, but the damage that cause on my electric bike are the warping of rear rim and the pendal, and it is unnoticeable by the photo if I take one. Immedialy after my last incident, I went to police so that they can record, but they said it is a car not a person and suggested me to go the dealer, and then the dealer said ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Sudden Unintended Acceleration [rodsein]
Hi - can you please be sure to take photographs of all the damage. If you would like to post these on the Facebook Group - Don't Buy Hyundai - together with a report of the different incidents that would be great. It would also be interesting to know what your Hyundai dealership has to say about the incidents.
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Sudden Unintended Acceleration
Hi to all from Toronto, Canada. My 2004 Santa Fe did have the same problems in the end of 2008, the begining of 2009 and recently Just Yesterday May 4/2010. The very first time when i backed it into my garage, the second time when I tried to park it at my work's parking spot. I was trying to back it into my spot, it suddenly engine accelerating very high forward ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Gls 3.5l Misfires [somedai1]
The Hyundai Santa Fe uses a distributorless ignition system (DIS) in all its engine types so there is no distributor cap and rotor to check. The precat seemed to be a good place to start since only the 3 cylinders above it were misfiring.
Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Santa Fe?
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2004 Santa Fe Sudden Unintended Acceleration
Early this year I experienced sudden unintended acceleration with my Hyundai Santa Fe while coming to a stop at a traffic light. The vehicle was moving less than 5 mph when the accelerator went to 100%. My foot was already on the brake pedal and the vehicle almost stopped. With the sudden acceleration, I pushed harder on the brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was still moving ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Rattling
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe rattling [ccaraballo]
Have you had your timing belt replaced? Should be done every 60,000 miles.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Re: Confused [ral2167]
I was wondering if there might be a radical styling change such as the changes made to the 2010 Tucson. Would love to see a more cockpit feel to the front driver seat, a panoramic sunroof, and more legroom in the second row seats. My wife and I may be looking to trade in a 2004 Mountaineer in 2011 or 2012 and with the prices of vehicles becoming more and more ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: 2003 hyundai santa fe cabin filter [steve_]
I found out that the cabin air filter, was never installed at the factory, for santa fes, up to & including the 2004 ( tsb 03-97-003 ) (they also say, it is not a warranty issue, that it is a maintenance issue ) I believe it should be addressed as part of the vehicle purchase ( I bought it new ) I have e-mailed hyundai customer satisfaction, for an explanation.
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Re: 2003 hyundai santa fe cabin filter [steve_]
Steve, thank you for the reply to my msg. In msg 1784, on this site, there was mention of how to change the cabin air filter, in the 2004 santa fe, but I couldn't find any info on the 2003. You suggestion to the hyundai tech site, was perfect. the site gave me everything, I wanted to know.
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2003 hyundai santa fe cabin filter
Steve or Tidester, can you advise me as to whether or not there is a cabin filter in the 2003 santa fe? and if so, is the same process as changing it in the 2004
Hyundai Santa Fe Rattling
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe rattling [tidester]
Sounds like its coming from under the hood like in the engine.
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe rattling [ccaraballo]
Can you narrow that down a bit? Rattling - from front? Back? Left? RIght? High? Low? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe rattling
On my way home got in the turn lane for my neigborhood my car starts making a very loud rattling noise make it in my driveway and it dies. Dealership says it could be the battery I just replaced the battery a year ago. Any one else had any of these problems?
Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Santa Fe?
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Re: Anyone experience Sudden Unintended Acceleration in a Hyundai Santa Fe? [bryancos]
I own a 07 Sante Fe with the 2.7 engine, I have not had this problem on mine yet and hope not to in the future, but I did have this problem on a 2004 Hyundai XG350L with 21,000 miles, it has the same "drive by wire" setup as the Sante Fe`s, It did it twice in 2008, I took it in and they checked everything and found out there was ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems
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Re: 2003 santa fe electrical problems [2003santafe]
I also have a 2003 Sante Fe. Bought it brand new in 2002. In 2004, two years later, I started having issues when it rained. When I go through puddles, my steering wheel locks up and the battery and break lights come on. For anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds, I am not able to steer, can only go straight and it's now starting to make a bad squealing sound when ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe 2007+
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Why has Hyundai not posted 2009 info yet?
To the corporate folks that monitor these boards: why hasn't Hyundai updated their website for the 2009 Santa Fe? I know there are still 2008's on the lot, but it's not 2008 any more! I have a 2005 Tucson which I purchased in October, 2004. I'm thinking of trading the car in and want a little larger SUV, preferably AWD, and like the current styling of the Santa Fe. But I ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Installing a Cabin Filter on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
This is a repeat posting, but from a different topic. I have a 2004 Santa Fe and I just installed the cabin filter. It is tricky. You have to pull back the fuzzy piece of tape on the outside right side of the glovebox. Then close the box a little and from the inside pull on the plastic piece with the thin cable on it. After you get enough slack to ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Radio Display
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Re: radio display [lmac1001]
My husband's 2004 Santa Fe loses the display, and he cannot change stations, or switch between AM, FM and CD, or eject any CD's. BEWARE, the radio is not covered under the 5 year, 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty that they falsely advertise. Hidden in the owners manual that you receive AFTER you've been mislead by the warranty and therefore purchased a Hyundai, is information that tells you the radio ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
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Help
Just bought a second hand vehicle (Hyundai Santa Fe 2004) last week whilst working here in East Timor. The problem I am facing is that the automatic transmission of the vehicle is constantly on the 3 gear when I start the vehicle and when it runs. The gear never changes, and when I change into reverse it shakes violently. I need advice on what I should do in trying to fix ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Broken Crank Sensor
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Re: 2001 Sensor Crank Broken [chiwlf]
Good Afternoon, At this very moment, my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is being repaired at the local Hyundai dealership. On Tuesday nite, my Santa Fe started stalling - on a busy street - and then stopped when the engine light came on. After over an hour, roadside service arrived and gave me a "jump". After turning on my lights, high beam and the air conditioner, he said there was nothing "major" ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Sun Visor Falls Off
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Santa Fe Sun Visor Driver Side
:( I have a 2004 SF V6 and about a year ago, my mirror light stopped working, which I really don't use on the driver side and then I heard a click and the mirror cover fell off. Within 2 months of that incident, the sun visor itself started to break down (plastic) and then while driving it fell dangling by wire in front of my face while doing 70 on ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe To Buy or not to Buy - Any advice?
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How many miles can you drive a Hyundai???
How many miles can you drive a Hyundai, specifically the Santa Fe? Hondas and Toyotas you can drive them for 250,000 to 300,000 miles. So I wouldn't even question the miles on those two makes of cars, but on a Chevy or Ford I certainly would. I am considering purchasing a 2004 Santa Fe for $8,888 with 77,269 miles. Is that a good price with those miles for that year vehicle? ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Hyundai Buying experience @ Courtesy Hyundai
Just to touch on the highlights, I traded my 2004 Santa Fe GLS 2.7L silver exterior gray interior w/54,000 miles options include sunroof, fog lights, heated side mirrors in good condition w/$10,000 left to payoff. Took advantage of the end of model year sale and got a 2008 Santa Fe GLS 2.7L XM radio deepwater blue exterior beige interior w/22 miles on it options include popular package, floor mats, and mud ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Noises and Sounds
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Re: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Squealing Noise [mysantafe]
It could be a wheel bearing going bad - I had one go on the same wheel in my other vehicle - it damages the passenger wheel more when turning right and hitting obstacles, kerbs, potholes, which are near the right side of the road pavement. It started out as an almost imperceptible whine at a certain speed, which over time became louder and louder as the bearing wore down. I ... Read More
Hyundai Headlights
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Hyundai Headlights
I have a 2004 Santa Fe. I am having a problem with the headlights not coming on when I start the car. I have to wait 5 to 10 minutes sometimes before they suddenly come on. The headlight switch is completely on. I can turn them on and of but they still will not come on. I have had the car into the dealer and they have told me they have ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Noises and Sounds
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Squealing Noise
My Santa Fe makes a squealing noise while driving. It usually starts up after the car has been driving 10 minutes or so but it is not consistent It starts and stops but definitely stops when you hit the brakes. It is definitely coming from the passenger side. Can't quite tell it it is from the front or the back. We automatically figured it was the squealers on the brakes even ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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car repair
I have a 2004 santa fe hyundai and I need to give it a tune up but I cannot find all of the spark plugs how do find all of them
Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems
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Can anyone help!!!
I have an 2004 santa fe. I've had it for 3 months. When I bought it the digital clock in the dash wasn't working. The garage I bought from wasn't hyundai and tried to fix the problem but made it worse, afterwards the radio, interior light, clock, ignition light and remote central locking/alarm didn't work. This garage in turn then sent it to a hyundai garage. The problem was cured... or ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Clutch Problem [targettuning]
The clutch is slipping badly on my my 2003 Sata Fe with 5 speed manual transmission. The vehicle has 46,000 miles. Is there a way to get Hyundai to cover this repair? Is this normal wear & tear? It seems to me the clutch shoulkd last for more than 46,000 miles. If it is not covered by warranty, is it better to get the clutch repair done at a clutch specialty ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe To Buy or not to Buy - Any advice?
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Re: TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?????ANY ADVICE? [ron85]
I don't know too much about the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, but I know alot about the 2004 model. I had it until last week when unfortunately it was in a major accident and totaled. It had 42k miles and I never had any issues with it and the only time it was in the shop was for oil changes. It did wonderful in the wreck and I walked away from ... Read More
Crossover SUV Comparison
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Re: Veracruz and Santa Fe [vad1819]
Hyundai or Kia are designed cars look like they 10 years behind. The leather or interior can look great, but is it durable? We are all know car makers like BMW, GM, Ford, Mercedes make their car forever Durable GM leather?. Our 2000 Yukon XL had splits in both leather front seats within 4 years. I was shocked at how thin the leather was. DW and I are not big either! ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2007+)
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Re: Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe timing belt Ca. [gunga64]
I have 3.5 V-6. The warranty says timing belt in California"Recommended" not "Required" at 60k in California. So to me that reads and was told by the previous dealership "shine it at 60k as if it breaks it WILL be covered by warranty including any damage as it is NOT a required maintenance service in California" However I don't want to void the warranty on a tech issue? The new dealership ... Read More
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Re: Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe timing belt Ca. [btj1]
How many miles do you have? You have the 2.7 enginer right so it is a belt? There may be two belts to replace by the way. The 3.3 engine has a chain.
Hyundai Santa Fe Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Beware of National Customer Service. [buco]
Here is link to Yahoo reviews. http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=33666482 I have heard great things about purchasing through Costco. My friend purchased a 2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch Edition and saved way more than any dealer was offering at the time. I still think that Hyundai is producing a great product. This is our second Santa Fe. We never had a single problem with our 2004 which our daughter now owns. My beef is ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2007+)
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Re: Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe timing belt Ca. [btj1]
if you can afford to do it - get it done before any problems occur - if there is any problem and you didn't do it - then the dealer will be like "shame on you" - all maintenance is recommended.... if they list it as recommended and there is no listing for required - just do it at the recommended schedule... and if the required is after the warranty is ... Read More
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Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe timing belt Ca.
Question? My owners manual says in Ca belt replacement is recommended, but not required. Does this void my warranty if I choose not to replace? I bought the extended bumper to bumper 100k warranty. I get mixed answers from the service dep. at the dealership??? Help me please!!!!!
Hyundai Santa Fe Paint
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Re: New car with damage-bad paint job? [crowart]
Good luck with Hyundai Motor Americas.. we had the same problem on a 2004 Santa Fe and they repeatedly insisted that our problem was with the dealer and refused to assist in any way.
Hyundai Santa Fe Accessories and Modifications
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Re: Santa Fe cargo net / luggage net [darryl84]
After reading your post, I had to look at the window sticker from my Sante Fe and it also list cargo net and all that I received is a small luggage net which is almost useless, as it were I also have a 2004 Hyundai xg350 which has the cargo net and since my wife uses the Sante Fe more for groceries, I put it in hers and it works fine, ... Read More
Before My Santa Fe I Drove a ___?
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I Drove A....
71? Volkswagen Beetle (bought in 1985) 72? Ford F150 (bought in 1986) 81 Datsun Truck (Bought in 1987) (bed rusted out, built a wooden bed) 85 Isuzu Trooper (bought in 1989) 95 Mazda Truck - first new vehicle 93 Ford Escort- for my wife 98 Dodge Grand Caravan (bought in 2000) 01 Dodge Grand Caravan (bought in 2004) 98 Dodge Caravan (Bought in 2005) which made us a 2 caravan family. ... Read More
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I traded...
I traded a 2005 Ford Freestyle AWD for the 2007 SF SE AWD But as far as my car purchasing history goes... 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible- Wish I still had this car. Great for surfers on the east coast. 1970- Ford Maverick. POS but never stranded me. 1978 Chevy Monza- First brand new car 1980 Honda Civic- Sank it in deep water 1981 Honda Civic(4d)- Nice car 1983 (?) Izusu Impulse- ... Read More
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Re: For ALL the ones I've LOVED B4.... [mpuzach]
Wow, I am truly amazed at some of you! I thought I was a car-o-holic! Anyway, here goes… 1973 Mercury Montego MX – 351W (my first car and a real screamer… the 120mph speedometer was insufficient, to say the least) 1976 Ford Mustang II Ghia – 302 (I built the motor on this one… another sleeper) 1979 Ford Thunderbird – 302 (the car I courted my wife in… memories for a ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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My 2004 has a very low, slow rumbling start
I recently bought a used 04 v6 Santa Fe with 52k miles on it. When I test drove it, all was good. The first morning I had it after I brought it home, it wouldn't start. When you turned the key, there was a high electrical whine, but no motor turning. After a couple of tries with pumping the gas pedal the Santa Fe started, but it had a VERY S ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Towing Questions
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Re: Towing a Tent Trailer [bwd1970]
I have a similar situation, and today I was fretting over the exact same thing. I tow a small tent trailer 2004 Fleetwood Tuscon (1450 unladen, 1600-1700 laden) with 2007 Santa Fe AWD plus 3rd row with towing package. My tongue weight is around 310 and it definitely has major rear end sag. I already posted this info previously, but for a recap I e-mailed Air Lift a photo of the ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Accessories and Modifications
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multimeter santa fe 2004
Dear all http://www.sunlun.com.my/rightpower/car.asp?id=10 on this web page a picture for a multimeter Hyundai santa fe,I am looking forward to know if anyone have any idea from where can i have one + cost + delivery to Lebanon if it's possible + some of his specs
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multimeter santa fe 2004
i have a hyundai santa fe 2004 but without a multimeter on the dashboard and looking for one. does anyone now a referance or a place to buy it and need to now also some of the multimeter specs and how to install it? is it easy? how mutch does it cost?
Hyundai Santa Fe Basic Maintenance Questions
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transmission and antifreeze fluids
Hi I have a 2004 Santa Fe. Had it inspected today and the guy at Midas showed me the transmission and coolant fluids. Said at 27,800 miles the trans. fluid should not be black!! Also the overflow container had no coolant in it. The temp was only set for 20 below. Here in upsate NY should be set for 35 below. Went to the Hyundai dealer where we are leasing from ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Quality Control
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Re: Any factory defects on your 2007 Santa Fe? [skagwaypilot]
Regarding Item Number 1 in the preceeding post: Here is why I recommend a full service dealer such as our present Hyundai dealer. The repair work on the second try was excellent. And both the Sales Manager and the General Manager personally inspected the work to make sure that we would find it satisfactory. In our previous 2004 SF's 'discount' dealer, the GM shrugged his shoulders and said that the body ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2007 Santa Fe Limited - Florida [nthe]
"why not buy from who has the best price and take it in for service at the best service dept?" Run, don't walk, from a dealer who sells only on price and does not offer good service facilities. Just something as simple as an oil change will cascade into a nightmare. Our car was damaged during a simple service visit for an adjustment. As I indicated, a sizable door ding was ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe 2007+
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In depth analysis of Hyundai products
This posting is a continuation--- re the 99 Elantra station wagon which was and still is a good car. The 99 Elantra has a 4 cyl engine which was a basic Mitsubihi design and it renders 44 miles per at 60 mpg. I enjoyed the transformation from the Stutgart aura and Detroit iron so much that I then bought a 2002 Santa Fe with the upgraded 4 Cylinder engine. Now the ... Read More
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In depth analysis of Hyundai products
This posting is a continuation--- re the 99 Elantra station wagon which was and still is a good car. The 99 Elantra has a 4 cyl engine which was a basic Mitsubihi design and it renders 44 miles per at 60 mpg. I enjoyed the transformation from the Stutgart aura and Detroit iron so much that I then bought a 2002 Santa Fe with the upgraded 4 Cylinder engine. Now the ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
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Re: Transmission capacity [rivrav]
You did not specify manual or automatic so I gave you both out of the shop manuals. Let me know if this helps. Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2003 and XG 300 2001 GROUP Transaxle/Transmission Automatic Transaxle System LUBRICATIONS Items Specified lubricant Quantity Transaxle fluid lit. (U.S. qts., Imp,qts.) GENUINE DIAMOND ATF SP-II M 8.5 (8.9,7.5) Transfer case oil SHELL SPIRAX AX (SAE 80W/90, API GL-5) 0.8L Inner Hollow shaft KLUBER MICROLUBE ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Edge
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Re: Hyundai [parker4551]
You must've had the bad luck to ride in one of Hyundai's earliest models, circa 90's. I had a 2004 Santa Fe and have nothing but praise for it. I put 65K miles on it before buying the CX-7. Rock-solid vehicle...couldn't rave enough about it! Only reason I sold it, cuz I got bored with it. :P Vince
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Rear brake replacement
I own a Santa Fe 2004 AWD 3.5. I had to have the rear brakes replaced at 34,000 miles. cost $300 at the Hyundai dealership. I've never had any car that I've owned had brakes replaced that early. Usually they get replaced at 70-80000 miles. I was going to go to a local mechanic, but my wife heard our conversation and wouldn't even get in the car until it was repaired. ... Read More
Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Santa Fe
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Re: Crv vs Sante Fe [davesuv]
Thanks for the insightful reply, enjoy the discussions on Edmunds, I'll share your comments with my wife. She loves Hondas and has owned a couple, but simply found the Pilot too much and we don't need or want the 3rd row seating becoming the latest hot selling point. The Passport saved me in a snow storm recently so I'm unwilling to give up on some form of AWD to give us ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Santa Fe GLS FWD Touring [shargadon]
I just bought the same set-up on New Year's Day in Deepwater Blue. I'm in a loaner until the dealer locates my color/option package. I've been waiting on this vehicle since Fall 2004 and I'm so glad I was patient. It's a nice vehicle. MSRP: 24,140 Price: N/A Destination: 650 Advertising: 500 Total: 21,000 down: (1,000) Total financed: 20,000 TTL = 3.5% of 20k plus $91 in OK Total price includes ... Read More
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Is this a good deal?
Hre's what my dealer had to say - The pricing on the Santa Fe Limited with a sunroof will be $25560. To that you must ad tax, lic, doc, tire fees that bring the total to $27823. Currently( until 1/2/07) the is a $500 rebate for being a current owner of a Hyundai which would bring your total out the door price to $27323. I also want to get an estimate ... Read More
Santa Fe Indicator Lights and Gauges
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Re: Replacing Headlamps on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe [spider333]
You might want to purchase a Sylvania SilverStar High Performance lighting. (Bulb type 9003ST) Any other brand will be bulb type (9003) for you high/low beam not H3. You can go to Sylvania.com and look it up under Consumer Products then to Automotive Lighting. Hopefully this will help you.
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Replacing Headlamps on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
I've had the 2004 Santa Fe for two years and I've never been happy with the brightness of the headlamps. Not only are they not bright enough on normal, but the high beams seem even dimmer (it seems as though the same number of lumens are just diverted over a greater area). Anyway, I've been planning on replacing the OEMs with something brighter. Does anyone have recommendations? I think the headlamp ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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2004 Santa Fe Bumps
Hopefully someone can help me with my car question. I recently bought a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L with full-time 4WD. It was a dealer demo. Since I bought it in July of this year this has only happened about 4 times. When I am completely stopped with my foot fully on the brake, it will bump like someone lightly hit me from behind. My husband says he thinks it has ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe 2007+
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Reality check for the 2007 Santa Fe
I have been following this thread for a while now and am quite disappointed on a few points. The 2007 Santa Fe is a feature-packed SUV and a great stride for Hyundai. However I do not understand all the negative views toward the previous body (2001-2006). I owned a 2002 Santa Fe GLS AWD for 4 years and experienced only a minor issue with brake noise from my left front caliper. ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Edge
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Re: I own 2004 Santa Fe LX 3.5L 4WD and CX-7 GT 4WD W/Tech [mike_belknap]
Also note that the Hyundai's DVD entertainment system is currently available, whereas it is not on the Mazda Uhhh, yeah it is... Just check the catalog at Mazdausa.com or your local Mazada dealership for a brochure. :P On a side note; the AWD is rated at 19 city - 24 hwy, real world figures are still coming in on the fwd.
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Re: I own 2004 Santa Fe LX 3.5L 4WD and CX-7 GT 4WD W/Tech [vbbuilt]
"Interior accommodations and quality: Compared to the CX7, the Santa Fe is primitive. Hyundai doesn't offer Nav nor does it offer Satellite radio. Hyundai does not offer premium audio like CX-7 offers. Security features on Santa Fe are minimal compared to CX7. Leather seating in Hyundai is inferior quality compared to CX7. Also, Sante Fe design is very dated (at least 5 years). Accelleration seemed to be the same in both. ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: 2002 Santa Fe Engine Races [kayr]
Has anyone had any success in successfully / permanently fixing this type of problem (engine accelerates even when stepping on brake)? I had a similar situation last year (2004 Santa Fe 3.5L), and I was told that Hyundai had several problems of this type with the computer brain - that the brain thinks the gas pedal is still being applied despite no gas and/or brakes applied. They replaced the computer brain, ... Read More
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Frequent Serpentine Belt Replacement 2002 SF
I own a 2002 Santa Fe GLS 4WD, mileage 10,685 (NOT a typo!). 95% of my driving is considered highway (14 miles from town on a 2-lane road, no stoplights). Almost NO stop-and-start driving. I had to have the serpentine belt replaced at 8,100 miles (July 2004); it was 'jingling'. The jingling noise was present when I bought the car new from a Hyundai dealer. Dealer said, "Oh, that's just a ... Read More
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Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Clutch Problem [targettuning]
Firstly I must apologise for not acknowledging your reply to my post earlier. I have been away and it takes a while to catch up. I wrote to Hyundai Motor UK and got a very bland reply repeating the dealers report. I'm not impressed with Customer Services that are just a mouthpiece for the Dealer network. Following your advice I finally traced what I think is the relevant TSB relating to ... Read More
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Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Clutch Problem [nightflyer]
I have also had similar problems. I bought my car in 2001 in Australia and had problems with the clutch in 2004. The dealer said that it was a recall problem and it was supposedly fixed. I had the car in for repair last week for grating noises when put into 3rd gear. This was covered by the warranty - but guess what? I was told that the clutch needed replacing ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Edge
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I own 2004 Santa Fe LX 3.5L 4WD and CX-7 GT 4WD W/Tech
6'4" here. RE MPG, both are gas guzzlers. Interior Room: a wash, I fit in both. Interior accommodations and quality: Compared to the CX7, the Santa Fe is primitive. Hyundai doesn't offer Nav nor does it offer Satellite radio. Hyundai does not offer premium audio like CX-7 offers. Security features on Santa Fe are minimal compared to CX7. Leather seating in Hyundai is inferior quality compared to CX7. Also, Sante Fe ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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whistleing noise
My 2004 Santa Fe started making a whistleing noise on the way home from the last oil change at the Hyundai dealership. When applying the brake it stops. I have an appointment to have it checked but would appreciate any information anyone who has had this problem may have. Thank you.
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Re: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 4WD heater issues [jman83]
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. I have a 2004 Santa Fe, at about 18K miles the heater started acting really stupid. First, this summer, the air/heat was off and the unit started clicking and the air (heat actually) started blowing on and off all by itself. Thank God my mother-in-law was in the car with me to witness it. Got to the dealer, turned the car off - ... Read More
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Re: santa fe 2004 clock problem [cfunky]
There's been a couple of faulty clock reports in here. Like this post: beverly, "Hyundai Santa Fe: Problems & Solutions" #733, 16 Jun 2004 9:48 am May just need to replace it. Steve, Host
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Hyundai Warranty
I have two Hyundai Santa Fe's, my wife drives the 2004 LX & I drive the 2002 LX. My car has 95000 miles on it and the extended warranty. I had a slight rip in leather seat back rest, I questioned Hyunda about repairing the back rest, they said no they would replace it. Both vehicle have the extended warranty and I rarely had to use the service. Will be looking ... Read More
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Re: santa fe or subaru? [redsantafe]
I really need help on my Hyundai Santa-Fe 2004 that I just bought with 30k. For some reason the MPG is very poor (at about 17) even though I am driving on the highway 95% of the time and I do not speed or drive in any way that consumes extra gas I checked the air filter and it is clean, I checked tire pressure and it is correct (30PSI front ... Read More
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Santa Fe: No 3-2 downshift
I have a subtle issue with my 2004 3.5L Santa Fe transmission shifting. I am wondering if anyone else has noticed this. The car does not have a 3-2 downshift (only 3-1). This can be observed in the SPORT mode by slowly coming to a stop and observing that the transmission never passes through 2nd gear (only directly from 3 to 1). During normal driving in the DRIVE mode this is ... Read More
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Re: Check Light or "MIL" light is on? [falmar]
The same thing happened to me today. I filled my tank with gas this morning before work and had no issues on the 30 mile drive to the office. Left work this evening and as soon as I turned the car on (2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - 17,800 mi) the "MIL" light is on. It stayed on all the way to my daughter's daycare and came back on when I started ... Read More
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Re: Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)
Would you mind relating what the problem was when your car's sensor went on? I did just send for the OBDII code reader, but I also have been using a good Colorado brakes outfit called "Brakes Plus" for more than just brake and suspension work on my 1994 Concorde. The dealer did a "complimentary" oil change and didn't re-install one of the bottom cover bolts. I've been doing the oil changes ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Lease Questions
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Warranty Question on a Leased Hyundai Santa Fe
I have a 2004 Santa Fe with only 22,000 miles on it which is on a 5 yr. lease agreement. My clutch just gave out and the dealer I purchased it from closed 4 weeks after purchase. It had to be towed over 50 miles from my area to the next closest dealer for service. Of course, before even opening it up, they already are trying to assess the liability onto ... Read More
Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)
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Re: Possible Problem 2004 [falmar]
Hi I bought a new 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD last year and have had the same "bucking" problem as you described. This usually happens 2 or 3 times when I first start off. I know that other local Santa Fe owners have had the same issue but our dealership does not have any idea how to fix the problem or even what it could be. Anyone get this fixed yet? ... Read More
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Is it worth it
I know this might not be the place for this but since this is a forum on Santa Fe's I am just curios on what anyone's opinion is on the purchase price of a '04 Santa Fe. Here are some details about it: I live in Minneapolis, MN 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4Dr 2.7 V6 Fwd 23,000 miles Silver no major options medium scratch in front bumper. Seller says dealer ... Read More
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