2004

Hyundai

Santa Fe

Wonderful car - didn't give me any major problems for a long time. The only thing is the minute it hits 130,000 miles, prepare that you will be paying a $2000 bill for repairs. I would recommend it.

We are original owners of a 2004 Santa fe. This car has been virtually maintenance free other than basic oil changes, etc. Has 150k miles an is extremely reliable and has taken us in travels to many western states and east of the Rockies. Been a great family car.

Best vehicle I have ever owned and I’m 77 years old. Would like a new Sante Fe but they are too expensive for me. The vehicle is very comfortable and handles nicely. Highway driving is a pleasure in the Sante Fe.

Bought it 2nd hand with 24,000 miles, now has 81,000. Brakes were replaced once, exhaust system piping repaired once. Other than that it has been amazing in it's dependability, gas mileage, road handling, steering, comfort, load capacity, visibility...all excellent. The most important feature to me is the intuitive design of the no-nonsense dashboard. Many people want a lot of "junk" on the steering wheel and dash board which, to me, is a distraction and unnecessary for safe driving and transportation. The controls makes it easy to operate them without taking your eyes off the road.

I bought this new in 2004. I always took care of the oil changes and maintainence and guidelines. I have never had a problem. There was a recall on the gas tank , that Betten notified me about and they took care of very quickly. I would buy another Santa Fe

What a great little SUV!.............................................................................................................................................................................200

Almost 200,000 miles and still goes like hell. Outside of normal wear out parts, this has been a very reliable vehicle and per the ads back when, handles the lousy after winter pot hole filled roads around here very well.

These earlier models run steady if taken care of. Plenty of room for people.Trunk space is huge for an SUV, but with the row seat down, you are ready do some moving. Despite it's age, there's plenty of features to make life easier.

Not many problems but I have had 2 Santa Fe's and both of the stereos have lots of problems. Not many problems but I have had 2 Santa Fe's and both of the stereos have lots of problems Not many problems but I have had 2 Santa Fe's and both of the stereos have lots of problems

This car has over 125,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. In the second half of the ninth year of the warranty the power steering went out and Hyundai honored the ten year warranty. The car is as peppy as ever and a pleasure to drive. Whoever gets this car as a used car when and if we decide to trade will be getting a real gem.

I've had my Santa Fe since 2013 and I have to tell you I had really no major problems outside of the defect with the airbag on the driver's side seat other that other than that I have no complaints .1

Love my 2004 Santa fe, wish they still made the cars that way. I have passed the 2004 down to my son and now drive a 2015 Tucson, but my heart is still with the Santa Fe, wish you still made them that way. Just the right size and built to last, never had any trouble with it and its over 100,000 miles and still going strong.. I might add that my son is a rough driver and has had the car for 3 1/2 years and it still runs great!! Thanks Hyundai for making a car that lasts.. If you would bring this body style back with some updates I would trade the Tucson and go back to a Santa Fe again.

It might be 14 years old but it has lived in 6 states has driven me all over the place and has caused me absolutely not one problem. I had an a/c problem in the beginning but it was addressed and fixed. I love my Hyundai.

I have had my Hyundai for 14 yrs. Have not had any major trouble with it. I just got back from taking it to Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. It's been a very trustworthy car. Love my Hyundai. I will buy another one when I'm ready for a new one.

I love my santa fe. Hyunda makes the most reliable car on the road. I bought my first santa fe in 2005. Never been in the shop for a major repair I also own a 2016 Santa fe same thing. I love both cars and both are still on the road and doing fine my 2004 now has 103,000 miles and never has had a problem. They really are great cars.

good car even with all the miles few repairs I keep up with the car get oil changes every thee months take the car back to pacifico for repairs and anything wrong with the car because of the great service and repairs.

I have taken my Santa Fe everywhere, even to places I shouldn't. Out in the wilderness, the vehicle is so reliable. I know I will get out of rough spots. Lots of room for my camping gear. I maintain the vehicle well and it shows by being very dependable. I plan to keep this car a long time to come. Too bad other vehicles aren't made this well.

I've been very happy with my 2004 Santa Fe. I bought it back when it was less than 49,000 miles. It was a one owner, well maintained vehicle. It rides very comfortable. Great for road trips with the sunroof open on a blue sky day. The vehicle has been dependable. I have not been as religious with the maintenance schedule as the 1st owner. It's my fault that now it needs some understandable repairs. The vehicles with go over 200000 or more if you keep up with regular maintenance. I have the 2.7 liter v6 GLS/LX model. I love the gas mileage I get. It now has the prevalent valve cover leak that these vehicles get over 90,000 miles. Currently has 120,000 and is running fine. I love the vehicle so much, that I was very upset when given an expensive list a mile long to fix my car. However, this is a good testament to the dependability of the Santa Fe. I recommend this vehicle to anyone.

We bought our 04 Santa Fe used with under 60k miles. Didn't know the history of this mean machine, so we did exactly what Hyundai recommends at 60k. This is where the journey begins... Our Santa Fe has been our primary vehicle, driving city and highway miles. Gas mileage is pretty decent for this caliber of vehicle, roomy enough for the family and groceries, and the power...we have the 3.5L front wheel drive model...this thing scoots! I'm a die hard Chevy V8 man, but this thing has far exceeded my expectations. We strategically planned to replace this beast after a few years of owning it, but no matter what nature, aggressive driving, and my wife put this thing through, it still has life in it like when we bought it. It's comfortable. I've taken it on a few road trips crossing state lines, and it has never failed. I've watched 4x4's get stuck in the snow, but this little bean of wizardry has had no problems. This is even after I had stopped to help a handful of folks while the Santa Fe sunk into the quick-like-sand of snow and ice. Maintenance...this is fairly easy if you're mechanically inclined. Changing the spark plugs require you to pull the surge tank (upper intake) off. Changing the alternator requires the radiator be removed for easy access. You definitely want to be sure when you're replacing one component, you might as well replace whatever is nearby just so you won't have to dig in that spot multiple times. We still have this vehicle. It survives the technological attacks from the new generation of Hyundai's and other manufacturers as the technology in this old 04 is plain as can be. However, this IS the first generation Santa Fe that paved the road of Hyundai's current success. But, in the grand scheme of things, this vehicle doesn't have the looks of the very attractive 2018 Santa Fe, but rest assured, if you take care of your first generation Santy, it will pay back in kind. Love them, and they will love you back.

I bought my car by myself and did not know what kind to get but once I got in it and drove it got it and my Santa Fe has been very dependable and service has helped me stay safe so I enjoy it now 14 yrs later as much as the first time I drove it