Faults:

At 13,000, my Hyundai Santa Fe's clutch failed. The manufacturer agreed to replace it as "a courtesy", citing heat destroying the flywheel as an apparent defect, after I protested vigorously that it was covered under the warranty.

Now, at 33,000 miles, my clutch has failed again. Hyundai is refusing to cover it under the warranty. I have been driving standard, clutch-driven cars for 20 years, and have never experienced such deficient components.

I'm taking this to arbitration with the Better Business Bureau. For those who have been similarly abused by Hyundai, please contact me at wllmthom82@aol.com so we can fight the good fight against this chicanery.

General Comments:

This pseudo SUV - i.e. Hyundai Santa Fe built atop Hyundai Sonata chassis, is a good ride and economical - if only they didn't put a defective clutch in it.

Faults:

Nothing at all. It did mysteriously fail to start on one occasion, was towed to dealer... where it started right up. No idea what that was about.

General Comments:

I was skeptical about purchasing this car, but my wife liked it. I have to say that I am really pretty impressed. It is not fancy, but does seem well screwed together. Performance is... well, it's a small SUV. Not fast, not agile. Competent, though. Interior is comfortable, and pretty roomy. Quite quiet.

Faults:

No problems as of yet.

General Comments:

Well, I should start by saying that I found my Hyundai the same way I found the car it was replacing. Cruising the dealer lots looking at stickers. I was in the need to replacing a very relialbe 1997 Chrysler Cirrus; and I found myself looking for a Hyundai Tucson. The problem was, none were available with the features I wanted. Leather seats, etc. I shopped other brands and found the best overall deal was going to be on the Santa Fe. In all honestly I'm shocked by my luck again. I found a very nice (if somewhat cheap looking) reliable vehicle.

The only areas of concern has been the turns during rain. The truck seems to slide to the side a little more than I'd like. It just sends a gentle reminder to slow down; or use the handy Shift-Tronic "gate". Either that or it needs better tires. I've replaced them, and don't feel much safer. Only time will tell.

Faults:

There is really nothing wrong with this car so far.

General Comments:

It's a diesel, so I did not expect excellent speed and performance. However, I did expect the car to be comfortable, reliable and virtually maintenance free. And, so far, I was / am right on the money.

Faults:

There is a rattling noise that the service department can't seem to determine where it is originating from.

General Comments:

I quite like my Santa Fe! It's my second one. I traded in my 2001 when Hyundai introduced their new warranty.

Faults:

Not really any problems, but, I think that the doors need some lithium grease because sometimes they don't open up the easiest.

The interior cloth seats are a little cheesy and cheap looking.

General Comments:

This vehicle gets really good gas mileage.

It rides like a car, very smooth.

Overall, I have been really pleased with my Santa Fe. I haven't had any problems with it. It seats 5 people comfortably. The cargo space is surprisingly good, and of course the design of the Santa Fe is unique. Nothing else looks like it. I recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a small SUV.