2003 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD LX review from North America
"Had major problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car burned oil since day one!! I had to fight the Corporation to get it fixed. After 6 months, the Company finally agreed to replace the engine. The Corporation kept telling me that 1 quart per 1000 miles is OK!!! Don't buy into this. I was burning 1 1/2 quarts every 3000 miles. The gas gauge has had to be replaced 4 times.
General comments?
Car rides nice, good items in car, no other problems except the burning of the oil.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2005 |