2001 Hyundai Santa Fe LX review from North America
"Great SUV! Great value!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I haven't had much go wrong with this car at all, even with the amount of mileage that I have on it.
-I had a problem with a rattle in the rear hatch area and it took two visits to the dealership for them to correct it.
-The radio was replaced under warranty at 30000 miles, but it was probably my fault because I listen to my music pretty loud. I have since replaced it with a Blaupunkt receiver which is awesome!
-A bulb burnt out in my HVAC control and was replaced.
-Water pump failed at around 140K.
-Headlamps burnt out at 40K which seems a bit early, but I have since replaced them with Osram SilverStars from www.powerbulbs.co.uk. (I had Sylvania Silverstars, but they burnt out constantly, the Osrams are a better design. Osram is the European division of Sylvania)
General comments?
The motor is very smooth and quiet, I get pretty decent fuel mileage with it, but it could be better. Acceleration is decent for a car of this size and for the amount of horsepower it has.
I love the leather seats, they are very comfortable and the leather looks new. (I condition them with Lexol every 6 months)
The tires that it came with lasted for 75K and I replaced them with the same tires, they are fantastic.
AWD system works very well, and I have driven in MANY serious snow storms and I ski frequently up in PA.
The paint is a bit thin, and could be a bit better, but it still looks great. I wax it three times a year with Griot Garage "Best of Show" wax and it still shines like new!
Dealer support could be better, I have since found my favorite dealership in Fairfax, VA.
I am a pharmaceutical sales rep and I drive like there is no tomorrow. This vehicle has served me well and I love it to death! It is my second favorite SUV I have owned (favorite was my 1987 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer). When the time comes for me to replace this vehicle it will certainly be another Santa Fe!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Grand Vitara |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2007 |