Used 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
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cj8drummer, 01/25/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very happy with vehicle overall. I think Hyundai is offering a lot of upscale features for a reasonable price. I have three kids that are hard on a car. The leather is definitely a winner and the interior feels nice. I opted to pass on the third row which at times I'm sure I'll miss but I really didn't want to give up the storage space that you lose when adding the third row.
2.7 + 5 spd manual, a mistake
whoops, 09/10/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2.7 with 5 speed manual. This power train combination is very disappointing and should be avoided. Recommended shift points are at 15 mph. 25 mph. 35 mph. and 45mph (each of these coincide with very close to 3,000 rpm). Slower-than- expected acceleration from a stop is unnerving, with over-anxious drivers behind you. After 1200 mile break-in (not traveling above 55 mph)the drivetrain mismatch becomes evident, as you can only reach and maintain 65 mph by sustaining 3,000 rpm or higher in 5th gear! Slight hills challenge you to maintain speed, even with no load. I believe this car fails to meet the minimum performance requirements for safe driving on U.S. interstate highways.
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zonthemon, 08/23/2010
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have the base model with a manual trans. I think you get excellent value for the money. I get many comments on the styling and looks. As for the fuel economy I have found a pretty decent (15%+)increase when I have the Electronic Stability control (ESC) turned OFF.
Decent Crossover but lots of issues so far
davnator, 06/29/2011
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned the 2009 GLS for 2 years now so I have a good history of issues and values for the car. The good is that it offers a lot for the price of the vehicle. Three of the four main issues with it have been covered under warranty. The ride for the GLS model is exceptionally smooth and handles city bumps without issue. I live in the north and it handles snow and drifts without issue (but is not good on ice). Issue one, the ignition system failed and the ignition in the steering column had to be replaced. Issue two, a sensor that acccelerates the car when you step on the gas failed. Issue three, the link stabilizer failed. Issue four, rust on the back hatch - Hyundai wont fix it
Great Value and Good Car!
Dave S, 11/09/2019
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had the Sante Fe for 10 years and 116,000 miles. The only issues I had was the CD changer (remember CDs) ate them up, but otherwise the car was rock-solid and we enjoyed it both as around town and on longer trips.
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