Used 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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My second Santa Fe
jezirabid, Perryville, MO, 01/26/2015
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
My first Santa Fe was a 2011 GLS, which someone hit while hubby was driving. Santa Fe was totaled, but the husband lived to tell the story. It rolled to one side, skidding a hundred feet before crashing into a median cement block directly in front of the police department. It did its job well for a direct high speed hit to the side. Which is why I bought ... My second Santa Fe, a 2012 - well worth its weight in gold, and came with a couple new features the '11 did not have. I searched long and hard and compared economy SUVs, and for the price and warranty, you can't beat this vehicle. Even used, Hyundai happily replaced a faulty door panel without hesitation. Excellent Customer serv
Very satisfied with this SUV
vlasi, 08/20/2014
updated 02/21/2017
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this suv new over two years ago. We absolutely love it. We have not had a single problem with it. Other than the seats being a little hard for me I can't think of a single thing I would like to change. Smooth riding, good acceleration and very good gas mileage. Update: The Santa Fe is now 5 years old and runs as well as when it was new. Have not had a single item go wrong with it. Very happy with this purchase. Accelerates as well if not better than my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan which is a 6 cylinder.
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Bought used, driven for 4 months/5000km
splatapus, 08/16/2014
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought used, I have driven it for 4 months and 5000km now. Ride is a little rough, you can feel and hear some little bumps in the road. The fan and AC system sometimes has a mind of its own. It will turn on by itself after I turn it off. Although I'm starting to figure out how to get around it by adjusting the fan speed then hit OFF. Driving on highway to merge and stepping on accelerator, sometimes there will be a dead spot on how far you push the accelerator. The car will hesitate or not accelerate as fast as you want to for 2 seconds, then accelerate normally. It is roomy and comfortable inside. The center armrest between driver and passenger sometimes creaks. Overall not a bad car.
Run away!
D. Parker, Pittsburgh, PA, 05/11/2016
updated 05/15/2017
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought one of these and treated it well throughout its life. All maintenance was performed as per the manufacturers recommendations. At 128,000 miles, the engine failed catastrophically without warning. At normal highway speeds, a piston shattered without warning, and blew through the bottom of the engine. At the time of the failure, gauges indicated normal engine temperature, oil pressure, and RPMs. It is my opinion that these circumstances can only point to a manufacturing defect or a isolated and documented service error. Worse, Hyundai USA failed to meet agreed obligations. a Hyundai certified remanufactured engine was ordered and paid for. 28 days later, I was advised that they no longer make this engine. They had my money, my car, and now the only option is for a salvage engine, and a possible lawsuit. I am aware that [non-permissible content removed] happens, but the company's actions are reprehensible, and should make everyone reconsider a Hyundai purchase.
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ISSUES GALORE
Gibby May, Baton Rouge, LA, 07/13/2023
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
GLS model 2.4 engine. Continuous air conditioner problems. Not covered under my warranty. Goes from full cold to full hot on its own. Cruise control shuts down and the car goes to idle. You are on a busy highway and you have to pull over, shut the engine down and restart or it will remain at idle. That is dangerous. TPMS problems galore. Spent a small fortune to get all repaired and guess what....TPMS light came on 3 weeks later. NO MORE HYUNDAIS FOR ME!!!!!
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