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Used 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

The Begining

D, 01/28/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this (New) 2009 Hyundai, Santa Fe and thought I would rate it now, six months and then at the one year mark. I hope you will find it useful in selecting your next vehicle. I am not in any way associated with Hyundai, and no one in my family works for or has any association with Hyundai Inc. I know the site says don’t write about the purchasing, but that was one of the reasons why I selected this vehicle over its competitions. It's value and warrantee were huge draws. I actually selected my new SUV from the inventory online and set the price before I even went to the dealership. Even Taxes, Tags, Titling, Destination costs, everything! I said “I’ll pay this” they said "OK".

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4.63 out of 5 stars

09 Santa FE

marksj, 05/17/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great feel on the road. Drivers seat is very comfortable. Has several adjustments to make it feel that way. Very quiet inside the car. You cannot even hear the engine run. Seat cloth seems durable and feels good.

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2 out of 5 stars

Costly repairs at relatively low milage

Dan, 05/28/2020
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car at around 60k miles. Now at 88k miles and it has needed the following: new suspension, steering shaft, control arms, ball joints, brakes, tires, and fuel gauge (fuel gauge issues are common for this model) I can't keep up with the constant repairs and I am in search of a new car. It's a shame because I love how the car drives. It is smooth on the road and does not cause me motion sickness like other SUVs.

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2 out of 5 stars

Not Great

Ed, 05/23/2020
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchased at 60k miles. Between 60k and 80k miles I've had to replace the fuel gauge, brakes, steering shaft, control arms and ball joints. I'm looking for a new car now because of all the issues I've experienced with the '09 Santa Fe.

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4 out of 5 stars

If it only had a more comfortable ride...

steelydan, 02/04/2013
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This review applies only to the SE and Limted trims with the 18" wheels........NOT THE GLS trim with 16" wheels......BIG DIFFERENCE. My wife drives the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, good thing, because I would have traded in this rough riding bronco by now...... The engine is sweet, brakes good, interior is well thought out, exterior is good. The biggest and , unfortunately, most notable con is the HARSH ride over the many bumps and potholes on our crappy streets here in West Houston. The 18" wheels are a performance choice for the Santa Fe, as they are the wheels for the SE and Limited trims, not the base GLS trim. It is unfortunate that the BASE model Santa Fe is a more comfortable ride !!!

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