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Used 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Second Generation Love

FeRay, 03/19/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Traded my '01 Santa FE LX in on this and couldn't be happier. This is my 3rd Santa Fe but the first 2nd generation model I have owned and I am very impressed with the overall improvement. 100 more horses than my '01 and 2-3 mpg more on average makes me smile. This car has big shoes to fill since my '01 had 150k miles on it and never let me down in the 9 years I had it. I'm sure it won't disappoint, if so the dealer can fix it under warranty.

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4 out of 5 stars

Transmission problem

coho, 01/08/2012
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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In the first 2k we experienced a thump almost all the time the vehicle was started in park. Dealer said it was a sticky valve and they replaced the transmission. The problem has started again. Dealer has not/cannot fix it. It never happens when a mechanic is in the vehicle. Hyundia Canada do not really admit to that there is a problem. Offered to leave the vehicle with dealer until they experience the thump. But no they could not do that. Other than this problem the vehicle seems fine. Am keeping a log of the thumps even though with a new vehicle you should not have to. Ammunition for when the warranty runs out.

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5 out of 5 stars

Unexpectedly Great!

bodsman59, 01/29/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My wife's 2003 Subaru Forester was getting long in the tooth so we knew a replacement was in the cards. I drive an Explorer and she like sitting higher and safer, but wanted something smaller. We looked at Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner, but it was very pricey. Also looked at the new Kia 2011 Sorento. We both knew the Santa Fe was the right choice as soon as we drove it. More than enough power, posh and roomy interior, well built and fun to drive. My wife loves it and we were out the door under 23K on a 29K list price. I also like that it's built in the USA. Never thought I'd drive a Hyundai, but now my wife has to get up early or she'll be driving the Ford.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV passing it on

KNGSTN PILOT, 03/20/2020
updated 03/22/2021
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It is great in every respect, I needed a pickup truck though. My Sister-in-law has it now, and loves it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

JerseyJim, 03/23/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Just purchased the SantafE gls 2010 and we love it. Compared it against Ford Escape, Subaru Forester & Nissan Rogue - best riding and most driver's room of the 3 listed. Gives the most for you money

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