For 2003, side airbags become standard equipment for every Santa Fe. New this year is Homelink and a Monsoon sound system with a six-CD changer -- these are standard items on the LX, and the audio upgrades are optional for the GLS. There is a newly available 3.5-liter V6 which will be offered in addition to the 2.4-liter inline four and the 2.7-liter V6. The 3.5-liter engine replaces the 2.7-liter unit and is now standard on the LX as is a new five-speed automatic transmission.

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Overall Consumer Rating

4.7297 reviews

Write a review See all 297 reviews

5(78%)

4(17%)

3(3%)

2(2%)

1(0%)

Most helpful consumer reviews

Great Used Car for Teens & College!

mktg64,03/01/2013

Bought a 2003 Santa Fe with 125K GLS 2.7L for my son his senior year of HS, he took it to college...had to replace a rear trailing arm & a coroded battery cable, other than that I did the timing belt, plugs & wires, new tires, and most fluids. GREAT car for the money, love the styling (its now a classic), modern interior, and perfect for teens and college age kids for room and safety.

2003 Santa Fe LX 2.7

sbraatz,07/09/2011

My wife and I bought it with 60,000 miles. We had a couple of minor issues right of the bat that the dealer didn't want to handle. I did replace the plugs and wires twice within the first two years because of the same problem. It was a little time consuming but not impossible. Definately cheaper then taking it into the dealer. Other then that it has been very reliable. Gas mileage could

I love my 2003 Hyundai Santa FE GLS 2.7 liter

suvmama,11/05/2012

I bought my 2003 Santa FE brand new. I now have 175000 miles on it. I have had its maintenance done regularly which has included the timing and serpentine belt twice, replaced the battery once, 2 sets of front brake pads, 1 set of rear brakes pads, and replaced one set of tires. This has been absolutely worth the money I have spent for the car. Some of the 'problems' that other reviewers

Mileage Gem

Howard F. Morgan,12/16/2015

Keep your vehicle maintained. As others have stated, the paint is not the best. I have 280,000 miles on this vehicle which was a program vehicle and had 11,000 when I purchased it. I have spent about $ 3,000 on it during a period of 12 years (repairs)

Write a review

See all 297 reviews

Write a consumer review of your vehicle for a chance to WIN $100!

Write a review

See Official Rules for eligibility and other requirements.

Write a review

Features & Specs

MPG

18 city / 25 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

138 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG

18 city / 24 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

16 city / 22 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

18 city / 24 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed shiftable automatic

Gas

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

See all Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe features & specs

Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Good

More about the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview

The Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in the following submodels: Santa Fe SUV. Available styles include Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M), and LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A).

What's a good price on a Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Price comparisons for Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe trim styles:

The Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe LX is priced between $4,500 and$6,000 with odometer readings between 94 and74514 miles.

Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near Ashburn, VA. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.

Which used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fes are available in my area?

Shop Edmunds' car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified pre-owned (CPO) 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe for sale near. There are currently 2 used and CPO 2003 Santa Fes listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as $4,500 and mileage as low as 94 miles. Simply research the type of car you're interested in and then select a used car from our massive database to find cheap prew-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Can't find a used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fes you want in your area? Consider a broader search.

Find a used Hyundai Santa Fe for sale - 7 great deals out of 9 listings starting at $18,735.

Find a used Hyundai for sale - 8 great deals out of 9 listings starting at $17,999.

Find a used certified pre-owned Hyundai Santa Fe for sale - 5 great deals out of 15 listings starting at $8,958.

Find a used certified pre-owned Hyundai for sale - 11 great deals out of 19 listings starting at $16,167.

Compare prices on the Used Hyundai Santa Fe for sale in Ashburn, VA to other major cities

City
Great Deals
Cars for Sale
Starting Price

Houston, TX
Great Deals49
Cars for Sale1018
Starting Price$11,030
San Francisco, CA
Great Deals28
Cars for Sale1901
Starting Price$18,771
Jacksonville, FL
Great Deals91
Cars for Sale1269
Starting Price$15,253
Indianapolis, IN
Great Deals19
Cars for Sale5505
Starting Price$17,360
Charlotte, NC
Great Deals20
Cars for Sale7280
Starting Price$9,994
Denver, CO
Great Deals35
Cars for Sale5574
Starting Price$12,477
Seattle, WA
Great Deals13
Cars for Sale5744
Starting Price$7,670
Washington, DC
Great Deals95
Cars for Sale4013
Starting Price$16,552
Louisville, KY
Great Deals52
Cars for Sale4407
Starting Price$17,698
Tucson, AZ
Great Deals84
Cars for Sale2627
Starting Price$9,134
Fresno, CA
Great Deals85
Cars for Sale3809
Starting Price$15,626
Sacramento, CA
Great Deals18
Cars for Sale4448
Starting Price$10,189
Long Beach, CA
Great Deals83
Cars for Sale1574
Starting Price$18,399
Mesa, AZ
Great Deals80
Cars for Sale3643
Starting Price$12,202
Tulsa, OK
Great Deals33
Cars for Sale5176
Starting Price$15,979
Honolulu, HI
Great Deals36
Cars for Sale4559
Starting Price$10,941

Should I lease or buy a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.

Check out Hyundai lease specials
Check out Hyundai Santa Fe lease specials

Used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe