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4.8
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Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
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Carri H.
2012 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
09/07/2015
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Don't buy

Engine faulty putting me in danger on the highway, then engine takes three months to be repaired and the service was terrible.
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Bruce P.
2012 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
09/23/2018
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Santa Fe loss of power 2x

Second occurance of loss of power on highway within last two months, plus bearing failure in rear differential (which was covered under warranty, thankfully). AWD switch failure last month and alternator replacement this month were not covered under warranty
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Sean K.
2012 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
01/02/2020
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2012 Santa Fe

A lot of known problems and yet the auto maker refuses to do recall, disappointing that they can't or won't take responsibility for their product. It's also sad that a dealership tells you they cant get parts and yet I'm able to get them on Amazon and do the repair myself.
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Valerie S.
2012 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
07/30/2017
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Santa Fe 2012

A new car should not have to be in the shop so many times for so many different and repeat problems! That's why someone buys new to avoid repairs!
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Jimmy A.
2012 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
03/14/2018
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To much going wrong

Only 42,000 miles and already had an electrical bracket go out in transmission. $800 to fix. The solenoid out in drivers door, was quoted $400 to fix. I have to lock door manually with the key. I surely expected better from Hyundai.
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Sunook H.
2012 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
03/11/2019
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Overall ok but had some big issues that they couldn't figure out.

Electronic issue on dashboard connected to complete stop of engine in the middle of a road that couldn't be figured out after multiple visits but everyone including ones at California HQ refused to do anything about ( they kept saying it isnt safty issue if no one got hurt yet),propane smell that can't be located or fixed after mitiple visits( currently ongoing )
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Carol K.
2012 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
04/30/2021
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Vehicle was pretty good while under warranty. 85,000 as of right now only driven on paved roads and have had to replace almost everything on the front end, cv joints, steering arms, ball joints, you name it we replaced it. Rest of vehicle has held up pretty good, very disappointed in front end mechanical issues. And now the engine issue.
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NationalCA - List responded on 05/03/2021 07:48 AM
Allow us to look into your concern a little further, a specialist from our corporate office will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

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RICHARD S.
2012 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
07/12/2015
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Review of Vehicle

There have been some problems/repairs that I would not have expected with a vehicle in the 60,000 mile range.
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Mel S.
2012 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
09/24/2015
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Ok but not thrilled

It works, but not my best car. Have taken it in several times, it does have the warranty but not that exciting.
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David W.
2012 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
09/22/2016
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Review Hyundai Santa Fe

Overall I like it, but it has a TON of road noise and rides really rough. AND, it doesn't get NEAR the gas mileage it was rated at. Overall, a decent vehicle.
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Richard R.
2012 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
10/03/2016
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Too many little problems

Thankfully the warranty has covered everything. Too much of my personal time lost due to small problems these mechanics can't fix the 1st time .
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Emory M.
2012 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
11/18/2016
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Santa Fe loaner, 2017

Vehicle steering was to soft for me and it tended to wonder on the highway. I was always correcting. I understand you have a new electronic steering system.? That could be it, but it does not give me a good road feel. I drove 40,000 miles per year over 20 years and was involved in almost all Automotive design and production as a machine tool builder and road feel is important to me. The wondering may have been alignment problems but over sensitive steering and lack of road feel are important to me.
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Angela M.
2012 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
02/25/2017
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from 6 cylinder, AWD to a 4 cylinder, front wheel drive.

I decided I made a mistake downgrading my vehicle. My next vehicle will be back to an AWD one.
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Shirley I.
2012 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
04/11/2017
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MY Santa Fe

this was not our first choice, we wanted a new Tuson fully loaded . Instead we got a bare min. Santa Fe In a couple of months will be checking out another dealership for one
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Kelly G.
2012 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
05/03/2017
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No major complaints

After owning my Santa Fe for 5 years now having only a few major issues with it I find myself very glad I bought the extended warranty. Over all car has been reliable. On cross country trips the seats are uncomfortable and if you drop anything into the back seats it's gone forever.
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Mary D.
2012 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
05/20/2017
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Okay Car

Ergonomics are the weakest point of this vehicle. E.g. Wiper lever is anti- intuitive. Cruise control switches were much better on the 2004 Sonata. Fastest speed is achieved by the lowest position. Heavy steering. Suspension just a bit too stiff.
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Terrie M.
2012 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
06/05/2017
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Great car.

Great car. Lousy navigation reliable vehicle
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Susan S.
2012 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
07/25/2017
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Like the size

The ride is not good. Will upgrade type of car next time
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Steve C.
2012 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
10/21/2017
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Get AWD

Decent car but I sorely regret not getting AWD. The FWD on this car is awful with any moisture on the pavement.
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Cathy R.
2012 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
02/27/2018
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2012 Santa Fe

The Santa Fe exterior is a nice style. It is roomy and gets great gas mileage. However there are a few things Hyundai could improve on. The paint quality. Scratches up easily. Thin metal used on the body easily dents.
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