Advice on Hyundai Santa Fe leaking diff

silkysmooth on 04/11/2021 - 20:36

Hi All,

Just wanted some advice of my car, I have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Diesel. Last year Hyundai replaced the transmission free of charge . That was a bit of a battle as it was out of warranty. I have notice the front diff has started leaking a little bit of oil and was wondering if anyone had a similar issue?

3 years ago Hyundai also replace both front and back diff. This cars been a bit of bad lucky to be honest, but hoping this is a small issue.

Automotive Car Hyundai Motors

Comments

  • yellowfever on 04/11/2021 - 20:44
    +1

    Cannot answer your question but username does not check out!

    • silkysmooth on 04/11/2021 - 21:06

      Huh

      • yellowfever on 04/11/2021 - 21:17
        +1

        Leaking diff will cause gears to grind. Far from silky smooth

  • Presence on 04/11/2021 - 21:08

    What did Hyundai say? Did their repairs have another warranty on them?

    • fantombloo on 04/11/2021 - 22:07
      +2

      Just wanted some advice of my car

      Forget the manufacturer - even the car itself apparently didn't bother to answer the question.

  • silkysmooth on 04/11/2021 - 21:12

    It's been 3 years, warranty only for 1 year. Haven't taken it in yet. Just thought if anyone had a similar issue.

  • randomusername2017 on 04/11/2021 - 21:23
    +4

    Advice on Hyundai Santa Fe leaking diff

    • Fix the leak
  • thatonethere on 04/11/2021 - 21:37

    I'd be taking it back asap as a warranty repair

  • Archi on 04/11/2021 - 21:51

    Sell it.. I traded mine in 2013 with 150k km

    Got 20k

    • silkysmooth on 05/11/2021 - 05:45

      Did u have alot of issues with your car

      • Archi on 05/11/2021 - 07:24

        None.. ran perfectly

        Apart from a couple of non mechanical issues it was a great car. But like all cars they will start developing issues with age.

        So I just got rid of it while I could get a good price for it.

        I paid 40k 6 years ago with 35k km on the dial

  • whitelie on 05/11/2021 - 06:02

    Where is it leaking from? Where the tailshaft attaches or the cover?

    • silkysmooth on 05/11/2021 - 14:16

      Cover I believe, I will take a photo

  • pharkurnell on 05/11/2021 - 09:46

    Replaced both diffs, Replaced gearbox.

    Quality car, sign me up for one.

    • randomusername2017 on 05/11/2021 - 10:36
      +1

      2015 Santa Fe…no need to sign up, tow away today, plenty of eager sellers

  • solidussnake on 05/11/2021 - 11:01

    If it's got very good service history and serviced on time take it back to them and force them for a solution usually car makers will still fix out of warranty work as long as Hyundai Aus authorise the dealer to fix it

    • silkysmooth on 05/11/2021 - 14:20

      I wrote an email to one of there general managers and instantly got a call back from service manager. The general line took 3 week to get a reply, they wanted to charge me 400 just to diagnose the issue.

      Taking it in next week to get it assist free of charge, sounded like they were willing to fix it free of charge.

      Question do I need to get it serviced at Hyundai in the future or can you go any where.

      • solidussnake on 05/11/2021 - 14:52

        No, anywhere in the future ! no point taking it back to them and paying a premium

        • silkysmooth on 05/11/2021 - 22:51

          Thanks mate, they charge me 700 last Service, local shop was 250. Same genuine oil, filter etc.

          I donno how they get away with it

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