Hyundai Santa Fe 2

Hyundai Santa Fe second generation was first introduced in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show. The first production Santa Fe 2 began to be assembled in 2006 at Hyundai’s American facilities in Montgomery, Alabama. For the US market, Santa Fe was equipped with V-shaped 6-cylinder gasoline engines with a volume of 2.7 liters (185 hp) and 3.3 liters (242 hp). 2.7 liters were combined with a 4-speed “automatic”, and 3.3 liters with a 5-speed one. In 2007, the updated SUV appeared in Europe, where it received the prefix New. Santa Fe New was offered with gasoline engines 2.4 liters (174 hp) and 2.7 liters (188 hp), as well as with a 2.2 CRDi turbodiesel (150 hp). Gasoline 2.4 L and turbodiesel were aggregated with a 5-speed “mechanics”. For the engine 2.4 and 2.7 liters, a 4-speed “automatic” was also relied on, and for the 2.2 CRDi – a 5-speed one. In 2008 and 2009, there were minor changes in the equipment of Hyundai Santa Fe 2 and interior decoration. In late 2009, a more voluminous restyling was made, after which Santa Fe received the FL additive. On the American Santa Fe 2 instead of gasoline 3.3 liters, a V6 with a volume of 3.5 liters with a capacity of 280 hp began to be installed, and a 6-speed automatic was a pair of engines. On the European continent, the 2.7 liter V6 was removed from the list of available, and the 2.2 CRDi diesel power was increased to 197 hp, the 5-speed manual transmission was replaced by a 6-speed one, and the automatic received six stages. Hyundai Santa Fe of the second generation was very popular and, according to European automotive analytical publications, was among the top ten. No less popular is the large crossover in Russia, second only to Mitsubishi Outlander XL in terms of sales.

Engines

Hyundai Santa Fe II gasoline engines are very reliable and do not cause trouble to owners. On the V6 2.7 liters after 100,000 km, sometimes the "ignition coils" (800-1100 rubles per piece) are handed over. Catalysts run more than 150-200 thousand km. At the same run, the radiator begins to leak. Slow leakage may not be noticed, here it is necessary to carefully monitor the level of coolant in the tank. Due to the peculiarity of the tank design, a small amount of antifreeze always remains at the bottom, even when there is almost no liquid in the system. As a result - overheating - deformation - replacement of the engine. Diesel engines require more attention. Problems often begin after filling with a low-quality solar. Resource nozzle more than 100-150 thousand km. The cost of new injectors varies in large ranges from 6-12 to 18-20 thousand rubles. With a run of more than 100-150 thousand km owners of diesel Santa Fe New begin to notice a small knock. One of the reasons is the wear of the TNVD clutch. A little less often the fault becomes the roller of the tractor belt. On diesel Santa Fe FL owners also note extraneous sounds, more often in the cold season. This is a chirping of the fuel pressure regulator. One of the reasons for the difficult start from the arrivals of cold weather after 100-120 thousand km is the candles of incandescent. With longer use of candles, there are often cases of candles boiling and breaking them when trying to replace them. To remove the "bummer" will have to remove the head of the block. About 100-150 thousand km can start to podklint the rod of the vacuum regulator of the position of the blades in the turbine.

Transmission

The manual and automatic transmissions are very reliable. One of the non-dangerous incurable disadvantages of the “automatic” – pushes / kicks when switching after a long movement in traffic jams. Technically, the problem is not solved, it is possible to smooth the situation a little after changing the oil in the box. At Santa Fe FL, when running more than 40-60 thousand km, they face the need to replace the switch of the automatic transmission lever positions (1-3 thousand rubles). For the transmission of traction to the rear wheels (up to 50%) is a multi-disc friction clutch controlled by electronics. The clutch easily overheats when slipping, and frequent off-road trips quickly finish it. The cost of the new clutch is about 60-80 thousand rubles, restored - about 20-25 thousand rubles. The clutch is repairable, the cost of its restoration is about 5 thousand rubles. In 2008, minor improvements were made to the design of the electromagnetic coupling, which slightly increased its reliability. The first signs of failure of the unit are kicks / pushes / shocks when moving with the wheels turned out. As a rule, the clutch tends more than 100-150 thousand km. Frequently encountered malfunctions: the loss of contacts in the connectors or a break in the winding of the electromagnet, as well as the scattering of the bearing. The suspension bearing of the driveshaft runs more than 100-150 thousand km. The new bearing costs about 5-6 thousand rubles, the work on its replacement is estimated by services at 2 thousand rubles. When running more than 150-180 thousand km, you may need to replace the elastic clutch of the driveshaft (5-7 thousand rubles). The ossel of the rear gearbox can "sink" when running more than 150-200 thousand km.

Walking

The front shock absorbers Hyundai Santa Fe New are handed over at a run of more than 80-100 thousand km. On Santa Fe FL, native front pillars begin to flow when running a little more than 20-40 thousand km. Most often, shock absorbers “die” in the cold. The bearings of the front pillars of the FL have to be changed after 40-60 thousand km.

The bushings of the front and rear stabilizer serve more than 60-100 thousand km. The cost of bushings is about 100-200 rubles per piece. Ideally, to replace the front - it is necessary to lower the subframe, which significantly increases the cost of work - up to 6-8 thousand rubles. But with a certain skill, you can do without lowering the subframe.

Owners of Santa Fe FL in winter often complain of creaking from the back - the reason for the rear stabilizer sleeve. The stabilizer racks run more than 40-60 thousand km. The cost of the rack is about 600-1000 rubles.

Not distinguished by survivability and rear stage bearings, requiring replacement when running more than 60-100 thousand km. Bearings are changed in the assembly with the hub, the replacement work costs about 1.5-2 thousand rubles, and the hub itself - about 4-6 thousand rubles. Hyundai Santa Fe FL often “clicks” at the first moment of the movement. A lift of the front hub nut solves the problem, but for a short time, after a while, the clicks appear again.

Steering rack Santa Fe FL can knock when running more than 20-40 thousand km. On New, such a defect is less common.

Other problems and malfunctions

Body iron in the places where chips appear does not bloom immediately. Metal is not prone to corrosion. In rare cases, Santa FE has swellings of paint on the roof and around the frame of the windshield. The headlights often fog: after washing, in the rain or in winter. Many new car owners complained of the doors being closed three times. One of the reasons is the hard seals. The situation was corrected after adjusting the door lock bracket.

The plastic of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 salon is easily scratched and creaks often, especially in winter. And the interior of the updated FL creaks stronger. Its contribution to acoustic discomfort makes rattling back curtain of the trunk and separate backs of the sofa. Seat skin is easily scratched. The steering wheel of the FL will climb after 20-40 thousand km. Dealers made a replacement steering wheel under warranty, but after a year or two the situation was repeated. The manufacturer did not address the problem, apparently focusing on the creation of a new generation of Santa Fe.

When running more than 150-200 thousand km may fail motor drive valves climate installation, responsible for the distribution of flows. On Hyundai Santa Fe FL there is an uncaused ESP sunbathing with a flashing indication of the inclusion of all-wheel drive. After the ignition is turned off, everything goes away. The reason for this phenomenon can be poor contact at the mass attachment points, a “curved” alarm installation or the quirks of the gear selector block. The ESP signaler can also catch fire due to the burn of the contacts of the brake pedal stop light switch (“frog”).

Engines

• Slow leakage may not be noticed, here it is necessary to carefully monitor the level of coolant in the tank.
• As a result - overheating - deformation - replacement of the engine.
• Problems often begin after filling with a low-quality solar. Resource nozzle more than 100-150 thousand km.
• The owners of diesel Santa Fe New begin to notice a small knock. One of the reasons is the wear of the TNVD coupling.

Transmission

• Technically, the problem is not solved, it is possible to smooth the situation a little after changing the oil in the box.
• km are faced with the need to replace the switch of the position of the automatic transmission lever (1-3 thousand rubles).
• The clutch is repairable, the cost of its restoration is about 5 thousand rubles.
• In 2008, minor improvements were made to the design of the electromagnetic coupling, which slightly increased its reliability.
• Frequently encountered malfunctions: the loss of contacts in the connectors or a break in the winding of the electromagnet, as well as the scattering of the bearing.
• km may need to replace the elastic clutch of the driveshaft (5-7 thousand rubles).

Walking

• On Santa Fe FL, native front pillars begin to flow when running a little more than 20-40 thousand km. Most often, shock absorbers “die” in the cold.
• Ideally, to replace the front - it is necessary to lower the subframe, which significantly increases the cost of work - up to 6-8 thousand rubles.
• A lift of the front hub nut solves the problem, but for a short time, after a while, the clicks appear again.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Body iron in the places where chips appear does not bloom immediately. Metal is not prone to corrosion.
• The headlights often fog: after washing, in the rain or in winter.
• The manufacturer did not address the problem, apparently focusing on the creation of a new generation of Santa Fe.
• km may fail the motor drive valves of the climate installation, responsible for the distribution of flows.

As a result, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a very reliable car, if we do not take into account the resistance of some elements of the suspension and other trifles. Not for nothing authoritative automotive publications of the West made Hyundai Santa Fe in the top ten. Sadly, the restyling of the model, which, along with small improvements, in some areas was carried out along the way of downsizing. Not to increase the price of the new Santa Fe.

• Engines: As a result - overheating - deformation - replacement of the engine.
• Transmission: Technically, the problem is not solved, it is possible to smooth the situation a little after changing the oil in the box.
• On Santa Fe FL, native front pillars begin to flow when running a little more than 20-40 thousand km. Most often, shock absorbers “die” in the cold.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Body iron in the places of chipping does not bloom immediately. Metal is not prone to corrosion.

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