Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Brake Light Switch problem

This has been a repeated problem for a long time. Early on I would have a brake lamp light that I would be told was out. We would take the light bulb out and reinsert and it would fix the problem. We assumed it jiggled loose.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

When I apply the brake, it feels like the abs on steroids kicks in, on dry pavement, (this was after I had new brakes installed) I ended up having two new sets of brakes installed. Had it to the dealership for the same issue after they put the �factory brakes� installed for the same   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In November of 2008, the contact noticed that the turn signal indicators were not working while driving 40 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times and they replaced the turn signal fuse, but this did not correct the failure.   Read details...


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