Hyundai Santa FE
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Is Hyundai Santa FE a reliable car?
As for Hyundai Santa FE models from 2000 to 2013, the Hyundai Santa FE is not a very reliable car. 80% of other cars of the same age are found to have fewer defects than the Hyundai Santa FE in annual roadworthiness tests.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by Hyundai Santa FE generation from 2004 to 2006, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2010 to 2013, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Hyundai Santa FE. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Hyundai Santa FE engines utilize a timing chain drive, which is widely regarded as more dependable compared to engines with a timing belt drive.
Hyundai Santa FE reviews
Total 26 Hyundai Santa FE owner reviews
| Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 14.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 200 € (~ 66 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable, taking into account difficult conditions under which it has been used since in my possession. Premium car would cost a lot more!
Cons: For the last few months, either the tyres have been vibrating or the cardan has started to vibrate!
But otherwise, looking at the market value (low price), definitely worth it for the car. For the price, leather, climate, heating, cruise, etc...and a very robust rolling (I move through the forest, tow trailers over the allowed 1300kg weight) and with the right tyres, good driveability!
| Purchase year: | 2018 (new car) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.3 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The seating system is flexible and spacious, with plenty of room for passengers. Also very good luggage storage, the second and third row seats can be folded down in a flash. The car comes with heated front and rear seats as standard, and we enjoy pleasantly warm winter journeys. There is always a sense of safety with this car, the electronics always warn quite clearly of potential dangers. It's not even possible to change lanes if there's an unnoticed vehicle in the blind spot and there's a risk of a collision.
| Purchase year: | 2015 (new car) | Owned for: | 90`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A reliable family car that can be driven around town, in the woods and off-road.
I have all the extras of a modern car - 4wd, 197hp, 7 seats, 19" wheels, leather interior with heated and ventilated seats and more. I agree with everyone that the car is dynamic and easy to drive. I can't complain about the audio equipment though. Reasonably priced.
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 7 years) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 3000 € (~ 3000 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Car is super convenient long pieces. A good burst of speed, dynamic, easy to drive, fine leather interior.
Cons: Very weak engine, constant repairs needed. Gearbox also ie not very durable (at 200 thousand of clutch must be replaced as a whole).
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 4 years) | Owned for: | 40`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 11.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The starting price is relatively cheap, durable, low fuel consumption, capacity (7 seats), good finishes, 4 x 4 works surprisingly well.
Cons: 2.4 engine power ir too small for such a big car with 4 x 4
| Purchase year: | 2019 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 22`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 40.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 130 € (~ 65 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: It is a robust, comfortable car, it is moderate in fuel consumption, it gives a sense of security. After enjoying a Santa Fe, you never want to jump into a regular sedan or station wagon again.
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 660 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A great SUV at a reasonable price and close running costs. You can also drive off the tarmac and through the woods and sand.
Cons: Two-mass flywheel. Generator diode bridge. Poor audio equipment.