Used 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
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Great versatility with good looks!
Tj Holder, 02/03/2016
updated 08/04/2016
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
50 of 53 people found this review helpful
2010 Sante Fe GLS 2.4L Blue W/Tint Alloy Wheels -- Really enjoy this vehicle. Bought it 3 years ago, used with 36k and in great condition. It hasn't given me a single problem mechanically (I do regular maintenance to be proactive) and has started every single time during these past 3 years no matter the weather. I have recently moved to the country to our farm and it gets used more as a truck these days; pulling, hauling, and carrying two great danes around. It tows a 15ft trailer with 2 ATV's and does it with ease. I would recommend this SUV and the newer models to anyone looking for a "close to luxury on a budget" kind of SUV. If I really didn't need a REAL truck, I would most definitely buy another Santa Fe in the future. **my one complaint** to spite having premium audio, the bass is a little lacking. I like my butt to vibrate. (no pun intended)
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Very Good with One Stinking Flaw
702south, 04/30/2012
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
60 of 66 people found this review helpful
A very good dependable vehicle with a couple issues. The ride is nice. Handling is very good. The 3.5 V6 has plenty of power and speed. Fuel mileage is good too. It doesn't feel or look cheap. I have been in comparable Lexus and it is just as nice. Why pay double the price just to drive a Lexus?? It is comfortable except it needs a little more leg room in the drivers area. I feel too close to the pedals. Other cons may be freeway noise at high speeds. The one major flaw is the odor from the A/C that many owners seem to have. Hyundai needs to step up and fix this.
No issues when driving in reverse
wbito, 05/02/2012
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
58 of 65 people found this review helpful
Always loved the look of the the Santa Fe so when the time came to purchase a new car it was at the top of my list. The added bonus of a top safety rating and comfortable interior sealed the deal. Two years later, after intermittent shifting issues that "could not be replicated" by my dealer, I now have a beautiful car that only moves forward reliably when in neutral attached to the back of tow truck. Hoping that it's current failure to move at all when in "drive" makes the situation a little easier for the dealership to figure out. Might be worth taking a peak at the transmission this time (?) So far, the only bright side is that I've never had any issues when driving in reverse ;)
Still going strong!
cam36, 02/23/2017
updated 09/08/2020
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
September 2020 Update - Now has 108,000 miles on it. Ever since Covid-19 hit, I haven't driven it that much. Reason for update: a cautionary tale. Long story short--the car is still a solid vehicle, but make sure you have it worked on by a reputable (read, "honest") service department/dealer. Longer version: Brought it in to have the 100,000 mile spark plug change and brake job at a Hyundai dealership that was closer to me than the usual one I take it to, lured by the shorter distance and a coupon. Had the work "done" and when I picked it up, it was misfiring. Went back three times before the dealership finally diagnosed it as misfiring on cylinders 3 and 5, but claimed no responsibility, even though the car had never misfired a day in its life until after they worked on it. Insisted it was not their fault, but offered to fix it for almost another $700.00. So, when I brought it in to have my usual dealership fix it, they discovered that the mechanic at the other place had re-used the ten-year-108,000-miles-old gaskets (probably causing a vacuum leak) instead of replacing them as specified; failed to reattach the wiring harness for the ignition coils properly; and never re-installed a necessary bolt used to secure a bracket that they had to open up to do the work (it was missing).--i.e. this was the proverbial half-assed job. Thank God for the second dealer--the car now runs like a champ again, thanks to their integrity and competence. Come to find out from different employees at the crappy dealership that their service manager had quit the day before my appointment (therefore, no oversight) and had been the second to do so in the past year. I was also informed that they were understaffed by 6 people, +/- ,and that they had 18 vehicles waiting for their engines to be replaced as part of a massive recall by Hyundai on some 2.0l and 2.4l engines. Again, I love the vehicle, but as with any other, it needs to have dedicated, honest repair people work on it. 2019 Update - I'm very pleased with this vehicle in the little over 9 years and 100,000 miles I've had it (purchased new). Will now need to get the spark plugs replaced as part of routine maintenance. Still running strong and I really like it. The evaluation I did 2 years ago still holds true--read on. 2017 review - PROS: Besides replacing the lower ball joints at around 72,000, I've just had routine maintenance thus far (oil changes, tranny flush). Replaced brakes and tires at 63,000 and then had a six-point buck decide to charge straight at me on a country road the next day (on opening day, first deer ever!) which took out the ac condenser, the radiator, and the water pump--saved me the 60,000 mile radiator flush cost and I also got a few other replacement goodies thrown in for good measure (hood, bumper, sensors, grill, etc). The car itself has not yet let me down and I would recommend it whole-heartedly to anyone in the market. Other pros include: Great acceleration, smooth and agile handling, comfortable and durable seats, decent sound system. Good for road trips or for grocery runs. Milage is decent (20-22), given the way I like to push the pedal down. CONS: Other than the way Hyundai makes you purchase a $4000 package to get a sunroof, the only con in my experience is the lack of sound damping material--the cabin can get quite noisy at highway speed--the original tires were pretty loud (better now with new, softer tires--but still not great) and the wind noise at anything above 60 is pronounced and gets tiring. That would probably be the only reason I would sell it. I would also like AWD for those times it's necessary, although w/global warming, it's becoming less and less of an issue every year. Apart from that, everything still feels tight and ship-shape--almost like a new car. I imagine it has a lot of life left in it yet. I plan to see how many miles I can get out of this beast before I send it off to greener pastures. I'll check in when it passes 100,000 mi.
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Great Ride
Corey, 11/12/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
We traded in a 2005 2.0L Tucson for this vehicle. Our Tucson had been a reliable car. No probs of any kind in 5 yrs, but we had just outgrown it. And we needed more safety features (6 airbags) and a more comfortable ride. The dealer was clearing out the 2010 Santa Fes. We got a 6K rebate. Car was reduced to 23K (Canada). Car is a bargain at this price. 276 HP with 6 speed tranny. Smooth acceleration, tons of power. At 120 KM car is 2000 rpm. Quiet cabin. Lots of storage. Very much a sedan like ride. Great family car. Only had a month, but so far extremely happy. Drove the 2.4L. found it underpowered. Go with the 6 if yer considering it.
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