Used 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Dead car in middle of freeway
woman, 06/18/2010
Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
A few days ago my car lost all power while driving on the freeway at night. The car has been acting up now for about 5 months, maybe more. while driving, sometimes, with my foot on the accelerator the car looses all RPM then after about three seconds it comes back to normal. It happens all over, on the freeway to neighborhoods at 10 miles an hour. But A few days ago at night the car did its no RPM thing then died. all lights turned on. And now, two mechanics shops cannot tell what is wrong with it. (one had a reading about transmission) but then the transmission place can't get the same reading.
Santa Fe vs. Escape
Bridge, 02/14/2004
Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I spent three weeks doing our homework on small SUV'S. Our criteria were mpg, monthly payments, and quality. We had a great deal for the Escape, but eventually decided on purchasing the Santa Fe due to a much classier/comfortable interior and a greater list of overall standard options. Seating in the Hyundai was much more comfortable and plush. In the end, we have a much higher quality vehicle with a stronger warranty. Hyundai apparently is following Honda's initial footsteps by increasing quality or losing the American market. Five years ago, I would not have even considered a Hyundai.
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I'll trade for a good used car
JL Williams, 12/24/2004
Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
Well, it's almost an ok car, but... I heavily researched the car before even going to look at one. On paper it looked great. I bought it in late October, 2004. EPA mpg ratings are 17-20 mpg city driving and that is what it has gotten: anywhere between 20 and 16.6 mpg from one tank-up to the next - that's 15-20% difference between tanks. Literally, I have gone from 20 to 16.6 - 17 mpg in one tank full - twice. Despite being an SUV, half the drivers in my family cannot drive it. One family member is very overweight and, tho she fits in a Toyota Camry just fine, the Hyundai seat will not go back far enough, nor will the steering wheel adjust enough th
Santa fe
Jumping bean, 04/25/2004
Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My santa fe has major transmission problems! I have already had the transmission replaced and will probably have to have it done again. Whenever it shifts, it bucks and isn't happy. When going from reverse to drive it has a very lengthy delay. My vehicle also makes a thump noise in the rear when backing up sound like a brake letting loose. While I like the look of the vehicle, I am not happy. The factory as well as the dealer says this if normal, I say this is crap.
Lots of Trouble
Cloudy625, 02/15/2004
Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with my Santa Fe. Since the day I bought this vehicle, it has been in the shop approx. 15 times. It's constantly a sensor, other problems. It has even slung a rod already and had to have the engine replaced. This is not an exaggeration. ANd the dealership that I have to deal with on service is just terrible. They hate me and I hate them. lol