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Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
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Tim J.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
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04/21/2015
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Extraordinary vehicle

I was looking for a crossover vehicle. I shopped online and came ready to drive Toyota, Kia, Jeep, etc. Walking down the line of vehicles, I saw an impressive looking vehicle and asked the salesperson what it was. He said it was a Hyundai Sante Fe. I was immediately impressed. It had nice styling and was in mint condition- metallic gray that looked slate blue in the sunlight. The vehicle outrode and outdrove all the other crossovers I was interested in- and at a significantly better price. The creature comforts also shut down the other competitors. The luxury and power surpassed all the others, too. What a ride. I love it.
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Virginia D.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/08/2015
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2008 Hyundai

Excellent !
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Thomas S.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/14/2016
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Poor

Car was sold to us used and we have had more problem with the car then it is worth. I don't recomend this vehicle.
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Paul A.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/31/2016
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Vehicle didn't meet expectations

Terrible
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Melvin E.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/11/2018
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Underpowered and thirsty

Use the vehicle as a local runabout it’s ability to accelerate makes it a liability on the freeway. 15 mpg in a vehicle like this terrible definitely will not buy another it has a six cylinder engine that must have come out of a lawn mower
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 09/11/2018 02:28 PM
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

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megan w.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/10/2021
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Horrible

This year, make and model is garbage. I know 2 others who have the same car and have the same issue I do. The only reason I can't ditch this car is because I don't have enough to get a different vehicle. Would not, ever, recommend this vehicle to anyone!
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GREG T.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
05/12/2015
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Would not recommend

Too many electrical or computer chip problems. Gas gauge did not work after about 60,000 miles (they wanted $600 to replace, it's a computer chip, this is rampant based on other reviews and Hyundai is really doing everyone a disservice by not issuing a recall. Now the accelerator computer chip is acting up.
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DEBORAH W.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/21/2015
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Will never own another one!

Bought 2008 cert. used Sante Fe in 2011 with less than 40,000 miles and have had the car die and towed and had rental for a week or more while transmission replaced (2014), on going problems with passenger airbag sensor light despite recalls and replacements, and had another rental in 2015 while alternator replaced and oil gasket leak fixed BEFORE campaign to replace them -like a recall I guess- then had to be without car again 2 mos. later for mandatory campaign repair of same thing! Still waiting on refund of money (deductible under wrap around warranty) I paid first time for such! The car is only 7 yrs old and less than 75,000 miles but has had more major service issues than my former 9 yr old Honda Pilot which had just under 100,000 miles when totaled by another careless driver. That's why stuck getting this due to limited insurance check for $13,000 and time constraint to find something... Wish I could've afforded another Honda suv....
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Christine D.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/09/2019
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Does the job on bad roads but a money hog

I will run this until i can no longer, however will never purchase again. Visor broke right out of the dealer lot and this was purchased brand new. Put more time and money into this vehicle than any other I have ever owned. I average about $800 a year in repairs (not just expected maintenance) since purchasing it in the beginning of 2009. Most of it are things that are just made of poor quality materials. It does however handle very well on bad roads.
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Christine D.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/01/2020
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Really not worth the purchase

This was great protection in a small accident but from the moment I drove it off the lot, things started breaking. I only now, after the 10 year warranty, realized I could have used the lemon law but the dealer never made me aware. 11 years later it is constant repairs on things way beyond maintenance. It has 75K miles and I am looking to sell it just to not have to deal with it anymore.
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Kyle W.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
07/27/2020
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Eh

so this car has issues. Reoccurring issues. I have 3 other people I know with the same year, make and model and all of us have the same issues. The gas sensor doesn't work and for an 08 to dump 1k worth to fix it is not really good. My model is a limited edition. I have dual a.c, only one side works and that is pathetic! And no, no Bluetooth. Seems super strange to not have Bluetooth in an 08 but I seen cars newer thag don't have it so, oh well. The things I do love is the size I find to be perfect. Trunk is great size back seat leg room is great and you dont feel cramped. I do love it being all wheel drive so I feel super safer now in the winter time.
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Brian J.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
06/10/2016
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Upgrade time

Need the new one
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TM
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Thomas M.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/28/2016
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Brake

The brakes are not the best. Brake pedal is always soft. Nothing that dealership can do.
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TR
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TRACY R.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/29/2016

Comfortable ride

Great for comfort specially on long trips. Could get way better gas mileage
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JP
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James P.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/21/2017
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2008 Santa Fe Limited

2008 Santa Fe Limited has been a problem child. Meaning that from day 1 it was ill fitted with "Running Board" ordered at time of purchase. It was to be FULLY equipped, it wasn't (Luggage Racks were not given and told it was in the deal). GAS Mileage was another LIE (It get 14 in the City & if lucky 15 on the Highway (if LUCKY). The TIRES didn't get 15,000 miles, Drivers seat began to wear, Rubber molding around ALL the doors not glued and were NOT installed properly! Radiator & Transmission had to be Replaced, Brakes twice. And all of this and the Santa Fe only has of today 65,750 miles.
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TOM S.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
06/10/2017

Poor headlights

Can't see at night, the low beams are terrible.
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Asima H.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/01/2018
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electrical

A lot of the electrical is going out my set stop going back and forth and my CD player stoped working and also the DVD player also the fule door stoped opening so I had to get that fiexed so things that all need to be fiexed.
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TR
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Tanya R.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/12/2018
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average

I do not like the way the car rides, it rocks to much going over and kind of roads. Im sorry but dont like writing, things like these. interveiws. hope i dont have to do any more of these interviews.
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SUSAN E.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/30/2015
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nice car

bought this used...enjoy it very much. reliable.
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TOM S.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/01/2015

the service on my Hyundai

I have gone to Divine's for quite awhile for service on my Santa Fe, and they have kept it up to date for service from the beginning. The Santa Fe has been a great vehicle for the whole family.
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