Faults:

I have had the car for almost one year.

These are the problems fixed so far:

-Fog light switch

-Rear door switch/handle

-Rear wiper motor

-Alternator

-Starter (left me stranded at work)

-Front pass. seat belt unit

-Front pass. window assembly (made noise going down)

-Front pass. door locks (lock would get stuck)

-Rear brakes squeal continuously, disk brakes.

-Seat belt chime delay.

General Comments:

I bought a 1st model year vehicle and am paying the price.

Also, the engine is underpowered.

They are slowly rebuilding my car part by part.

Overall, inside of car is comfortable and quiet. Nice features, i.e. cup holders, sunglass holder, map lights.

Transmission rough.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong, but then again, I really don't drive much at all.

General Comments:

I fell in love with this SUV the minute I laid eyes on it.

The seats (leather) are very comfortable.

The stock stereo is excellent.

Even though it is shorter than my previous car, I have more room.

My daughters come up with every excuse why they need to take my vehicle now.

Faults:

I purchase my car brand new off the lot, having a SUV with great performance with a look like the Santa Fe was a dream come true, since I had the car I have gotten a lot of attention. It is great on gas and performance, I personally love it. the only problem I have had is my engine light came on once or twice, after making a trip to the dealer I haven't had any other problems, I keep the oil change on regular basis and it runs like it looks, GREAT.

General Comments:

This is a car that I would recommend to any one, especially a Woman.

Faults:

Six months after purchasing my Sante Fe, The engine began to seize up and the malfunction light would go on and off over extended periods of time.

For The remaining year I was in and out of numerous dealers for the same problem. Every dealer from N.J. to G.A. has claimed to have fixed this problem.

In the summer of 2002 my Sante Fe cut off while driving on the highway for no apparent reason. Both Hyundai certified dealers in G.A. I towed the car to claimed it was a bad sensor too bad spark plug.

After two months of several repeated incidents they said the car needed a new timing belt. The timing belt was replaced in July of 2002, and now not even 20k miles later the new timing belt snapped on my way from G.A. to N.J. with leaving my children and I stranded in Roanoke Virginia.

General Comments:

My Sante Fe has been in and out of the shop more than I have been in and out of the Doctors office, with 2 small children.

Faults:

So far it has been excellent. Not a single fault has been detected.

General Comments:

The V6 engine is really smooth and quiet. It has more accessories compared to cars that cost 40% more. Overall, very well built. I believe that I would keep this car for a very long time!

Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong!

General Comments:

I believe that this 4X4 offers the best size/economy/price/warranty combination on the market.

Faults:

The air conditioner did not work when I received the vehicle. I took it back a few days later and waited 4 hours for the dealer to connect it properly.

There is a whistling-tinkling sound coming from the driver side mirror. It is something to do with a gasket, I believe.

General Comments:

My Sante Fe rides even smoother and handles better than the 2 Honda Accord Coupes I've owned since 1988.

The grey interior that came with my breezy blue Sante Fe is a bit dull.

Overall, it's a great vehicle with a fabulous body design and I love it.