2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Service and Repair Manual

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • GLS Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • GL Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.3L 3342CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.7L 2656CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V35400025/07/2012Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to

Consequence

Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The

NHTSA #11V47200009/09/2011Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED

Consequence

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT

Remedy

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CH

NHTSA #08E05500003/09/2008Component: TRAILER HITCHES

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATIO

Consequence

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FI

Remedy

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRIN

NHTSA #13V11300001/04/2013Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control cou

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safe

TSB #11032523

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla

TSB #11032522

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),

TSB #11025476

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

TSB #10253276

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder banks valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disab

TSB #10253274

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder banks valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disab

TSB #10251285

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

TSB #10247609

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder banks valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disab

TSB #10247610

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder banks valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disab

Showing the 8 most recent of 64 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20081230Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

THE LAST WEEK FOR NOV. 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW SANTA FE FOR MY WIFE. ON 12/26/2008 SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON WRECK. MY 25 YR. OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS VERY PETTY ABOUT 110 LBS. WAS RIDING IN THE PASSE

20250614Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

My suv was involved in a Roll Over accident. The front driver tire blew out causing the driver to hit the curb which caused the SUV to roll 4 times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle while wear

20250614Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

My suv was involved in a Roll Over accident. The front driver tire blew out causing the driver to hit the curb which caused the SUV to roll 4 times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle while wear

20200207Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN THE CAR INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. LUCKILY THERE WAS A FENCE TO HOLD ME UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF T

20171005Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

ON 9/26/2017 AT 3:55 P.M. I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING ON HWY 97 IN CALIFORNIA AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. NO MORE THAN 10 MILES OUTSIDE THE CITY OF WEED. I HIT SO

Showing the 5 most serious of 718 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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