9.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,200 miles

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problem #7

Mar 102020

Santa Fe

  • 15,400 miles
There's a reall on this vehicle that I just purchased the description says: Front coil spring protector installation how can this issue be resolved" this issue should been taking care of and reported to you guys but obviously it hasn't. so I need to know is it still available to be free of charge or do I have to come out of pocket to get this repaired? or can I still go to a hyandai dealer for free repairs" I'm not sure of the notification date. So in the box below I'll put this year and date

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #6

Nov 182019

Santa Fe

  • miles
I have been hearing a clanking sound since I have bought the vehicle used mid November 2019. The sound seems to be coming from the back passanger side wheel area it appears to be getting worse and feels like the back passanger side wheel is about to fall off anytime the vehicle is in motion.and looks very rusted out

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

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problem #5

Apr 012011

Santa Fe

  • miles
The exterior painting on my vehicle is of poor quality. About 4 years ago, the paint started oxidizing in multiple areas such as the hood & roof- initially in small areas, but has now spread to cover most of these areas. I waxed the car at least 2X per year. The paint just does not appear to have been of a high quality.

- Mobile, AL, USA

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problem #4

Apr 082001

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On going problems with my Hyundai Santa Fe. I have had to take my car back 16 different times, 7 times since the Florida lemon law expired. Each problem has been repaired under warranty, but with the ongoing problems I asked Hyundai to compensate me. I was told the lemon law has expired and they will do nothing to help.

- Palmetto, FL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 262002

(reported on)

Santa Fe 4WD

  • miles
Sppedometer out by 7.75%, O2 was a recall never contacted by mfg Hyundai replacing when owners stop in for service, also owners on Santa Fe forum having alternator problems numerous alternators being replaced (ECU reprogramming)on case by case basis?

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jun 272002

Santa Fe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine check light stays illuminated on dashboard.. vehicle stalls out even when the air conditioner is turned on. Also, lately the vehicle is using alot of gas and is pulling. Vehicle has started to hestitate when accelerating or braking. Dealer was informed.

- Burbank, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012002

Santa Fe

  • miles
Check engine light has come on and off for a periosd of two weeks when dealer checked nothing wrong, and now the radio pauses while playing.

- Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

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