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Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)

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#343 of 1931 Minor problems by spratt1

Aug 14, 2002 (8:18 am)

We have had our 2002 V6 for about 5000 miles. It has been a truly great car. I've had a number of SUVs including GM Jimmys and Blazers, Sierra, Ford Bronco, and a Subaru. Have test driven everything. No doubt the Hyundai Santa Fe is the best for the $ (the BMW, Acura and Lexus are the best if you can afford them). We have had no radio reception problems, in fact it is better than on our Passat (which we just traded for a Honda Civic Hybrid). The sound is really pretty good, just make sure not to leave the retractable cover covering the back.
 
We have had two minor problems. The accelerator cable was sticky from the first, but got worse, and the shifter button sometimes sticks. Both have been replaced and are now fine. As for the ticking some have heard, when test driving Santa Fe's before we bought, one of them had the same problem. The dealer said the car had not been driven in almost a month and that oil settling was the cause. But as I have read several who found out that the AC compressor was at fault, I would beleive that.
 
It is a great car, but I guess part of keeping the cost down involves less QA/QC. With 5/10 year warrantees, I can let that pass.

#344 of 1931 Re: Rear bumper...."reflectors" ... by harry31

Aug 14, 2002 (7:39 pm)

lfd440:

  The rear fog lights are a requirement in many other countries. See following link for one man's effort to re-light the reflectors.
 
http://pub108.ezboard.com/fhyundaisantafemessageboardfrm52.showMessage?topicID=48.topic

#345 of 1931 prospective new owner -questions by 2dogs1

Aug 16, 2002 (11:11 am)

Have a deal on a new 4-cyl auto 2WD. Have read back 200 posts.By so doing have some qualms, have not picked up or handed over final check to dealer.
Any advice on owners of the same would be appreciated, posts or e-mails OK.
Just found this board today, so far have not read anything that bad to deter my sale, only nice to know possible problems and what to look out for.
Thanx in advance for any comebacks.
2 Dogs

#346 of 1931 Reply for #324 by spratt1

Aug 16, 2002 (1:12 pm)

Would strongly suggest the 6-cyl over the 4-cyl. MPG not that much more for the 4, and with the weight of the Santa Fe (heavy for a small SUV) you should be more satisfied with the extra power. Remember, the power is already a little less than some of the others. The only combination I did not try during my test drives was a manual on the 4-cyl. I suppose that might be a good combo.

#347 of 1931 2dogs1 by carseeker4

Aug 17, 2002 (11:56 am)

....I can't really quell any qualms (how's that for 2 Q words?!). I had qualms about buying the Tribute and backed out of the deal AFTER I put in a deposit (after there were 4 posts on the Escape problems board in 2 days after I put down the deposit). I decided on the Santa Fe and there was one problem with a throttle position sensor at 469 miles. I thought I was in real trouble, but that, as it turns out, is the only problem so far and it was easily fixed (unlike the stalling problem on the Trib!). I have 6700 miles on it now and its great (except for my little ding which I will mention in my next post). Hopefully, other owners with longer ownership will respond. Check out the Hyundai Santa Fe board also....

#350 of 1931 busted fuel line/cracked transfer case by lyvi

Aug 17, 2002 (8:58 pm)

I recently purchased a 02 Santa Fe GLS 4WD. I love my SUV. It looks good & it drove well until 3200 miles in 3 mos my fuel line was busted leaking a full tank of gasoline. It took Hyundai's tow service which is free 4hrs to tow my SUV to the nearest Hyundai dealership. The tow service told me they would be there in 60 minutes or less. It took the Hyundai dealership 9 days to repair my SF. They had to get the parts from overseas because they ordered the part 2x's from there US CO. & the parts were defective. I also have a cracked transfer case that the dealership claims that can't see. The SF is a nice SUV but be careful of their service departments & there free Roadside assistance. Now I'm looking to trade my 3 month old Sante Fe for another SUV, I just don't feel as safe in the Santa Fe as I did before the busted fuel line.

#351 of 1931 busted fuel line/cracked transfer case by lexconner

Aug 21, 2002 (5:13 pm)

Kinda sounds like you were doing some heavy off roadin. Santa Fes are not built for that.

#352 of 1931 strange sound with power door lock by javaswing

Aug 22, 2002 (10:53 am)

I have a 2001 GLS V6 AWD.
Every time I press the door lock/unlock button,
there is a strange "ding" sound coming from the
left end of the dash. It comes almost half a
second after the usual thud sound and it sounds
like a spring being released. There does not seem
to be anything wrong with the door lock. But the
sound is definitely anonying.
 
Anybody noticed this before?
 
thanks!

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