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Used 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Defective Transmisson

Anonymous, 12/06/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very Comfortable car nice ride on long trips. Developed a transmission problem on occation transmission bangs into 3 gear when driving in town or traffic had to dealer numerous times explain how to duplicate but dealer refuse to give time to test drive for it to occure! Then you get unable to duplicate. Wife refuses to take a new car into the city. This is not the only car this is happening to.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great, good looking SUV for the price

Jackie Shroff, 11/30/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Exactly after 3 months & 3000 miles, this decent SUV is going great, love driving it, not a head-turner but great SUV for the price. Test drove Tuscon, was very tight, harsh drive and wasn't good, liked Santa Fe better. Interior is comfortable and Sonata-like (we own 2006 Sonata), turns are sharp and steering is fun. Brakes were a tad hard initially, but now they work fine. Had a few doubts about I4 engine, but it gives enough power with four adults inside and decent pick-up. In fact, had to tell a friend that its not V6. AWD is good, but will know more in winter. After reading a few complaints about transmission problems, was a bit concerned, but GLS seems to be fine. Love the BlueTooth!

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Bernardo, 05/07/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have just bought the Santa Fe for my wife and newborn son and I am amazed by the high quality and luxury features. Unbeatable price, big warranty, and better trim level. Was initially considering Toyota Highlander, but disapointed with price and low quality on test drive. Was starting to consider smaller SUV's with better trim, but was unable to scape the Santa Fe. My brother has a Tucson for 2 years now and he also loves his car. I guess we will be a hyundai family.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Traded my 2010 Sante Fe - defective transmission

khh8, 07/25/2011
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful

I am so sorry to say, I no longer could live w/ the transmission issues w/ my 2010 sante fe & got rid of it. My initial problems within two months of purchasing: bucking everytime I turned on the car & slamming/thumping into 2nd & 3rd gear w/ slow acceleration and also experienced a hesitation of shifting between 2nd & 3rd. Been to the dealership numerous times & they reset my transmission once. They were able to fix the bucking when the car is turned on. Then took it back for the original problems resurfaced within a few hundred miles. Then they "couldn't duplicate" the issues & told me 'till they can there is nothing for them to do - as if I am making all this up. BUYERS BEWARE!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Value Price

Jac, 08/02/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Second Santa Fe, wife still owns 2005 which has had no problems in 5 years. Excellent value for the money. A lot more sportier look, better acceleration and improved gas mileage make it a winner.

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