Great vehicle but engine/drivetrain is awful noisy.
We have a noise that sounds like a Honda winding out, when we accelerate, sometimes. It is not a cram it to the floor acceleration but sometimes, not all the time, when taking off normally there is a growling noise that increases to where it sounds like the HONDA next to you that is revved up far above the RPMs that are normal.
I've had it back to the dealer (50 miles) 3 times, left it there for 3 days and they were unable to duplicate. I had it recorded on my iPhone a number of times but "they have to hear it themselves. The frequency of it happening is increasing so the last time I had it in, two days ago, the mechanic was able to hear it. (It's normal) I'm told. I've had 3 other Santa fes in the past, but I will never have anymore in the future. It's embarrassing!
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