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Used 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

NOT SO GREAT AFTER ALL !!!

MAZZ, 08/23/2017
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Don't be fooled by the 10 warranty!!!! It b-- s---...... Dealers say " I can't duplicate the problem... Are you kidding me, I am in the car with the tech and he can't feel the vibration, noise, and twisting of the steering...I was floored. The ride is rough...And steering is light....I have 68k miles, and I am disappointed.... I need new tires after 40k miles (have firestones) now (not cheap tires). I have had nothing but issues - front suspension...

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

under rated

Jay J, 08/08/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Fit and finish excellent engine smooth interior excellent, AC and heater top notch, windshield wiper system better than my Honda SUV, Radio better than average. Stock Tires poor at best . changed tires , switched to synthetic Oil and a performance air filter--increased gas mileage by 2.5 per gallon

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5 out of 5 stars

Lots of bang for the buck

ddh, 10/07/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car 3 weeks ago and have put 1700 miles on it. I've been getting 26-27 mpg combined city/hwy mileage. The base V-6 is quiet & delivers spirited acceleration in town and when passing on the highway. The 6-speaker stereo sounds good; I really like the XM satellite radio, and the USB as I can put all my music on a tiny jump drive and don't have to clutter the car with CD's. Interior is comfortable, well- appointed, and build quality is as good as Honda, Toyota, etc. Handling & ride quality are excellent, & the stock tires seem to work well in all conditions.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

so far so good

mazz1, 06/03/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this Santa Fe new in March of 2009. I have had it for 3 months. The ride is smooth, the interior is well laid out, seats are comfortable. The only complaint I have is the acceleration from a stop is slow, seems like it drags, between first and second gear. Also, I have a rattle in the passenger rear and the dealer can't locate it, makes me a little crazy. I am getting on average 20.5 mpg. If you want a Nice suv for a good price check this one out.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Love has been passed on to me!

Taryn R, 12/04/2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got this SUV for my 18Th birthday, I drove my moms old 2003 Santa Fe when I was first starting out, than I got a Infiniti QX56, but I needed a regular SUV! When I got this SUV I love it 90% more than the infiniti, the navigation is amazing the comfort fo the seats could be better and so could the mileage. But hardly drive the QX56 anymore! Hyundai is making a huge come back!

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