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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Larry L.
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
01/03/2019
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Santa Fe 2012

GPS doesn’t work!!!?$2,400 to repair. Rust around the filler for gas area.? Don’t think the rust should have happened. And I can’t believe that I need a new GPS. The maintenance was right on time and the vehicle was only drove in town. And exterior was waxed multiple times.
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Danielle 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
01/03/2019
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Bummed

The repair to a flap on bank one of the manifold intake was SUPER expensive. My mother had a Santa Fe 4 years older no check engine light EVER. This is my third check engine light and I replaced 2 sensors already. So I wonder if mine was on the assembly line the day after the company holiday party or something. The first 2 years I owned it I loved it.
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Lilita D.
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
01/25/2019
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I just love my 2012 Sante Fe

In the 2012 model the seats should be made with all fabric instead of vinyl siding. I like the heated seats. The car is really reliable . I would like to purchase a newer model Hyundia Sante Fe in the near future.
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Karen T.
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
02/19/2019
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Too many repairs

Since owning the vehicle 2015. I have had quite a few repairs and replacements done. I have sunk some money into this certified vehicle....thank goodness we bought extra insurance because the cost would be much higher... doesn't appear that the vehicle was really looked over very well. We had it less than a month when something went wrong.
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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
04/15/2019
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Vehicle Review for 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

I really like my vehicle. Everything is to my liking except for 3 important items. First, the road noise is terrible. I expected better. It really drowns out my music and discussions, etc. Second, I'm disappointed with the ride quality. It could be smoother. Third, the MPG isnt nearly as good as what was indicated when I bought it. Other than that, I definitely like the vehicle and the service you offer.
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Angela M.
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
05/25/2019
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front wheel drive verses all wheel drive

My previous Santa Fe was all wheel drive and when I purchased this one, I opted for a less expensive model. I thought it wouldn't make a big difference in how it handled in Winter weather, but I was wrong. I need to go back to an all wheel drive car.
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Frank 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
04/26/2021
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Frustrating SUV

If I would have know Hyundai Santa Fe was going to give me nothing but alternator issues, I would have never purchased it. I’ve had issues, after issues for 8 straight months that no one, including Hyundai dealership could figure out why my ESC and DBC lights would constantly come on. Apparently it’s an issue other Santa Fe owners have/are experiencing and no Hyundai dealership can figure out the problem. Not a good look, Hyundai.
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EDWARD M.
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
12/30/2021
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Owner for 9 years

We have had a number of repairs since passing 60k. The radiator, abs sensor, alternator and the paint doesn't hold up well against chips. The warranty however is good but only to 5 years for general issues. Everything seemed to break after that. The car is noisy on the highway too.
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Valerie S.
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
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
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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
03/11/2019
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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
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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
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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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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