2005 Hyundai Santa Fe User Reviews

Pros

very stylish, very comfortable, great power

Cons

gas milage could be a littel bit better

i own a silver 2003 Huyndai Santa Fe with 44,000 miles on it and really love it. before buying this we looked at the highlander,Escape,and CrV,the santa fe blew them out of the water . Hayward Hyndai gave us a great deal when the other dealer wanted just a set price.. . perviuosly i owned a 1992 toyota camry which lasted for a long time. The Santa Fe is definetly something i would buy again after i am finished wth this one. I would reccomentd this car to anyone even though the gas mileage could be better. i only get about 18 city and 20 highway...read morehide

Pros

It's not a Ford! Has Great Looks and Excellent Value

Cons

Gas Mileage although good not what I expected.

After buying a North American Vehicle all my life, I realize I went with my brains and not my heart and bought a vehicle I will have for many years. My test drive with the Santa Fe brought one thing to mind....Quality. This is something you never see in a Ford, Chevy or Dodge. If you are reviewing this vehicle, take one for a test drive and I'm sure you will be sold on it....read morehide

Pros

Great Fuel Milage!! Std Head Lights W.O.W it Feels Nice To Be Able To Drive At Night Now

Cons

Driver Seat (Little On The Stiff Side Other Than That No More Cons

i have a 2005 Santa Fe Front Wheel Drive (No 4 WHD)
this thing is great on gas. Looks other than the two front wheel fender humps this is one nice suv/truck/car
what ever bracket its in ? its down right nice (i'm never been happier with a new/used vehicle mine was used
if you want to call 6500 miles used
1st gear is alittle on the hi side but with the shifter thats installed it allows you to start off in 2nd gear if need be Airbags all around anti lock breaks/ tracking control system this is also a nice feature for a front wheel drive it keeps you from skiding and losing control...read morehide

Pros

Tight, solid construction, impressive build quality

Cons

Road noise on rough roads.

This is my second Hyundai - first was a 2001 XG300, which was a superb vehicle for the money. My wife loves the Santa Fe - it doesn't look like the other boxes out there. The construction is vintage Toyota - tight and rattle-free, and it feels like it will stay that way for a long time. Hyundai really did their homework on this SUV - I see lots of Santa Fe's around. I asked my neighbor, a building contractor who owns a 2003 Santa Fe, what he thought of it and he replied that it was the best vehicle he has ever owned. Watch out Ford, Chrysler, and GM, for the Koreans (Hyundai and Kia) are building cars that nothing can touch for the price. Previously I was a die-hard Mopar fan, but am incredibly impressed with Hyundai's quality, price, and warranty....read morehide

Pros

holds a surfboard and 5 people

Cons

may need to take it to a Hyundai dealer

Bought my Santa Fe and the tranny went out at 40,000 miles. No problem they replaced it and I drove 10 miles and the tie rod assembly broke. 50,000 needed wheel bearings, at 60,000 needed the tie rod assembly again. The fact is the Koreans still have a way to go; they give a great warranty except for the fact you have to take a vehicle into an actual Hyundai dealership which if your located in Carlsbad California could be very devastating....read morehide

this car is hott ,if I had to pick between any affordable car I would pick this it is very good lookin and everything overall

Pros

24mph no problems,second sante fe.cannot be beat for the money

we had a 2004 sante fe with 4 wheel drive,great vehicle,no problems,exellent ride,safe in bas weather,exellent quality,good materials used.great warranty,powerful 200 hp.engine,uses no oil.if you van't be happy with thisvehicle,there is no hope for you.now own 20006 azera what a car,would compare this car to some 40,000 cars.hyundai has done their homework,like to see availability of all wheel drive,and automatic door locks when you put vehicle in gear.bernard n.edwards.columbus,ohio....read morehide

Pros

Good fuel economy

Cons

Ride is too rough, Brakes sometimes clank

Good fuel economy but Ride is too rough and Brakes sometimes clank so I would not recommend it

Pros

Roomy, stylish, handled wonderfully, everything located easily for the driver

Cons

the worst seats. No cush at all. Couldn't hack them after 50 miles

I was all set to buy one of these until I rented one for the final evaluation. I rented one for two days to determine if the comfort would suit me and I was extremely disappointed. The seats are so hard. If they would even offer an option to purchase cushy seats I would have jumped on it. Everything else about the car was wonderful....read morehide

I just purchased a 2005 Santa Fe I only have 800 miles on it and I am fully satisfied with the over all performance of the vehicle. I trade my cars in every 2 years for a different model. I feel that this SUV is the best so far.