Used 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
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Too good to be true?
geni1, 01/28/2011
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm sad to report that I'm having the same transmission issues that others seem to be having and that is rough shifting (a definite "THUMP" into gear) from 1-2 when the engines cold. Has happened on rare occasions from 2-3 and 3-4. Shifting is fine when car is warm up. Just had transmission "reset" by dealer for 2nd time yesterday, but it thumped softly this morning. Bought the car in May & don't think this started until the weather turned cold at night in the fall.
Service Status
cj, 10/11/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be aware the manufacture allows the local dealership to decide whether the car needs to be serviced under normal conditions or severe conditions. This could double the cost of ownership for you. This is according to a response I received from Hyundai.
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Better Than 2008 SF
Crucian, 02/15/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
This replaced our '08 due to a defective engine. Interior is more upscale now, and seats look much nicer but they need to be firmer for taking turns. The 3.5l V-6 is ridiculously powerful for the FWD model. Torque steer is actually dangerous during full throttle operation in 1st gear. Grab the wheel with both hands or you'll be in the ditch! It's great once you get used to it, though. Left foot placement is a bit awkward for the driver. I wish the sunroof didn't require the only and very expensive upgrade package. I don't need a nav system. I live on an island so I'm not going to get lost. 3rd row seating is also gone. Overall very satisfied and great build quality so far.
Watch out!
philly331, 09/30/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car with the mindset of it being a family car for the next ten years. Now I hope I can get five. I had the car in for its first oil change and had the dealer look at the transmission since it had been shifting hard into first, second and third gear. To my surprise a week later I had a new transmission. From reading the other reviews it looks like this is a universal flaw. If you have this car I hope your dealer is as honest as mine was or you could have a big problem on your hands! To anyone thinking of buying this car don't!
Bad Transmission
Jim, 08/20/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe V6. While the car rides smoothly and gets good mileage for midsized SUV the car has serious transmission issues. When you first start off it sporadically will make a loud bang as it shifts between 1- 2 gear. It also has a rocking motion caused by the transmission when slowly accelerating. It also shakes badly when shifting from park to either reverse or drive. Contacted Hyundai Consumer affairs about this issue and they say that they do no have any trend as to any transmission issues. Do a Google search on 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problems and you will see many unhappy owners. Car is at the dealer as I write this. Doesn't look good. Don't buy