2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer's Guide

Owner Reviews
2.5
2 Reviews
Overall
2.5
Value
2.0
Performance
2.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
4.5
Reliability
2.5

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Ratings & Reviews

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2.5
Overall
2 Reviews

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe - Run Down

Sc
Lake Worth, Florida
Overall
2.0
Value
1.0
Performance
1.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
1.0
This vehicle has been with me since 2003, I traded in my car for this vehicle. I do like the roomy trunk, the color, and the fact that all the seats fold into themselves. It's really good on gas. That said, I don't like the fact that my car has a down shift clunk.
Story
One time I took this truck four wheeling right onto the beach, it was really awesome. I was very close to the water.
Pros
Good on gas. Roomy. Wide trunk. Child safety locks
Cons
Down shift clunk.

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe - Great

Veronica
Phoenix, Arizona
Overall
3.0
Value
3.0
Performance
3.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
4.0
I bought the car in 2012. It has been extremely reliable and a great family vehicle. This car would also make a great first car for a teen to begin driving in. This is also my daily driver which I use to go back and forth around town, get to work, and run errands. It is also great long distance. I live in Phoenix, AZ and have been as far west as the beaches in California and as far east as New Mexico. It is roomy and comfortable to sit and drive in. Maintenance is also ease as far as changing oil, brakes, belts, etc. and parts are inexpensive. The cargo hatch in the back is also roomy and great to use for overnight trips to wherever you are going -- large grocery trips or hauling small pieces of furniture. The vehicle can also be easily adapted to have entertainment systems such as TVs... (more)
Story
Going to the beach in California with the family. Going up to Flagstaff to play in the snow. Countless in-town trips taken over the years.
Pros
I really enjoy the seat positions, and how smoothly it drives and shifts. Replacement parts are cheap, and it is extremely roomy. The transmission shifts smoothly. Great air circulation for A/C and heat. Great gas mileage and reasonable sized gas tank.
Cons
It is a Korean car, so it was built with a dime. The tires are larger than most cars, so replacing the tires can get costly. The four cylinder (what I have) doesn't have much power to get up and go but will cruise at regular highway speeds (getting up hills is a hassle but is doable). The rack and pinon, motor mounts shocks and struts seemed to be the first major systems of the vehicle that needed to be replaced resulting in two sets of tires needing to get done along with about $2,000 worth of work.

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