GASKET LEAKS OIL ONTO ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO FAIL. HYUNDAI HAS A RECALL ON THE SISTER CAR HYUNDAI VERACRUZ FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT NOT THE SANTA FE. I HAVE SPENT ALOT OF MONEY ON THIS REPAIR AND THINK THAT I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN.
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical problems
severe 75 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
75
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
ON MONDAY DECEMBER 18, 2007 I GOT A 2007 SANTA FE TO DRIVE AS A LOANER FROM A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. TUESDAY NIGHT WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO TOLD ME TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP, WHO IN TURN TOLD ME TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. BROWN'S MANAGER, ISHMAEL TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT HE COULD NOT HELP US. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED THE …
CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL: ( OF THE STEERING, BRAKES, LIGHTING, ETC. ) THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY! FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHICH PREVENTED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE FROM SHRAPNEL. IF THIS OCCURRED AT THE INTERSTATE SPEEDS, IT COULD HAVE PROVED CATASTROPHIC FOR MYSELF,…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
It's a meaningful issue. 75 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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