Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
Used Santa Fe for sale
Best family car EVER!
Bryant, 02/20/2018
updated 08/27/2018
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the only car that my dad had for a long time. He purchased it in 2014 and here it is 2018 with no major problems. The only thing major happened was the AC compressor. No AC for the summer but who cares. It's comfortable, ride height is excellent IMO, and the ride is smooth especially at 70+ mph puts my brother right to sleep.
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problems with throttle sensor
liza, 12/15/2008
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for approx 3 years now. At about the 42,000 mile mark the car developed a problem. While driving the car the rpm suddenly started revving up and dropping back down. The car lunges forward on it's own, then jerks backward. It lunges back and forth as you drive. Wasn't able to make it home. Had the car towed. Dealer said it was the throttle sensor. Fixed it. The car worked for 3 months then developed the same problem. Had it towed again. Same problem. This happened again 3 months later. I'm actually starting to fear driving this car. If I'm on the highway when this happens I could get killed. I'm considering getting rid of the car and getting something else.
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Love It
gman2705, 10/16/2010
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the Santa Fe with 35 000 miles. Now has 75 000 on it and runs like new. Goes great in the snow. Everything is tight, no squeaks or rattles. First SUV, and the next one will be a Santa Fe.
We made a good purchase
Dick in AZ, 10/15/2008
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this Santa Fe about a month before making a 2000 mile trip back to Ohio. It was three years old when we bought it and had 32,000 miles. After driving it 6,000+ miles so far, I have to say it is the most comfortable vehicle I think I have driven to date (I'm 63, 5'7" 150#). The display for the air conditioning/heating is rather hard to see while driving, but functions well. We get about 16-18 around town, and the first time I checked it on our trip, we got 27mpg @ 75mph with the air on! I like the way it handles but it is a wee bit top heavy, but it has never been a problem. The only negative comment I have is the gas pedal; it seems sluggish, then suddenly leaps forward.
Bad gas mileage
Winter, 05/11/2008
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My driving experience is the SUV handles fine, the check engine light has been on since two weeks after purchase have never had time to take it in. Not a vehicle for commute the gas mileage sucks for this I go through over $100 a week in gas. It handles well in snow though I bought it for that very reason and I am thankful that works well.
2005 santa fe
hawk, 06/07/2006
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a year now and have taken several road trips, so now believe I can really eval. the car. No problems with relability, or driving so far. Inside however is a different story. some of the controls are confusing to operate, not real comfortable on long trips, and the fold down back seats get stuck everytime I need to use them. The worst problem is the dealership and service dept. At first I thought they were going to be great, as they bent over backwards to make me happy at purchasing, but getting service or support after the fact, forget it!
The Sante Fe
bostnbruins, 03/02/2012
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
The 2.7 liter V-6 is underpowered, and not good for towing at all. This suv revs high when you want to accelerate quickly, like out of a toll both for example. The interior is compact and not roomy for taller people at all. And I am 5'7". The seats do not go back far enough for the driver and passenger....that's the Biggest complaint. The seats are very uncomfortable as well. Limited rear storage area. I had a 05 Chevy Silverado before the Sante Fe, I switched thinking our kids would have more room...big mistake. I live in snow country, and this is by far the worst vehicle I have ever driven in the snow. Who ever says 4x4 and all-wheel drive are the same are sadly mistaken. By American.
Brake hog
KATHY SEDGWICK, 05/28/2010
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is a money maker for the service department when it comes to the brakes. I have had to replace the brakes almost every 20,000-25,000 miles. I will not be buying another Hyundai again. Will be going back to a Ford or Chevy!
Thumbs up!
viennadarling, 08/12/2009
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV after driving a Jeep for years. I thought nothing would compare to my old Jeep, but the Santa Fe definitely holds its own. I'm rather short, but the Santa Fe has great visibility all around. The only thing I would change is the tan interior; I have dogs and the seats need shampooed quite frequently. Its easy and fun to drive and hasn't given me a problem yet.
Comfortable & practical, but gas hungry
jpc477, 11/13/2008
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Up until buying my Santa Fe I had always driven the smaller cars (Honda Civic, Mazda Protege). It's a good vehicle & very comfortable inside, but I might end up selling it & going back to a sedan. I expected my gas mileage to go down with it being an SUV, but still thought I'd at least average in the low to mid 20's with it being a 6 cylinder and not an 8 & not being that big. However I'm averaging 17 to 20 miles to the gallon and that's even with driving very conservatively. The ride is smooth but I find myself being afraid of any sudden moves. Overall it's not a bad vehicle but be ready to pay more at the pump if you get one.