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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Kennie D.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/26/2019
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Family Car

We are a family of five (kids aged 5,3, &1, all in car seats) and we enjoy our vehicle. There is room for bikes in the back, and a spacious secret compartment I wish I used more. We haven’t had any mechanical issues. Regular maintenance is the only work we have had done on the vehicle. Very reliable! It is a very sporty vehicle without standing out as a “mom” car.
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Joaquin M.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/24/2019
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First huge repair at 16,000 miles

In my own experience, I wouldn't recommend a vehicle that makes you spend more than $400 repairing it after only 16,000 miles. I have to add that it feels extremely unstable in difficult driving conditions like snow or ice. Very easy to lose the control of the vehicle even being extremely careful. I never feel safe driving it under these conditions. Very scary and stressful.
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Regina B.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/15/2019
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Santa Fe

Doubt that I would ever buy another one...plus the Thomas (Cumberland) dealership people...all of them from manager to service are stupid, rude, and could care less about their customers after the vehicle is off the lot!! Thanks!!
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Cheryl W.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/10/2019
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Rate my Santa Fe

Have always liked this car since the day we bought it. It has been a good dependable car to have and I still enjoy driving it. We have made several real long distance trips in it and it has performed admirably every where we went.
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Larry D.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/10/2019
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A Great Car

I have owned a lot of vehicles. My first was a 1961 Plymouth Valiant. (Parents gift, so I could travel back an forth between University and Home.) Next was . 1965 Buick Skylark, 400. (Would pass anything except a fuel pump.) Mustang 390. (Ditto Skylark.) 1970 Porsche 911T, TARGA. (Great car, TSD Rallies, Gymkhanas, etc.) Honda, Pathfinder. (Can't remember date, but I think it was the first one sold in Wichita ,KS. There were a lot of others but these were my standouts -- until we bought our Hyundai Santa Fe Limited.. You may think I'm crazy in light of the above, but I'll make my case. In general I think our is the best vehicle (overall) I've ever owned I love it's looks. I have the V6 engine which I am in awe of. Great acceleration from stop -- and for passing. It gets great mileage for the performance. It is very comfortable. After the first tire change (4) The cabin became much quieter. Relability has never been an issue, period. All-in-all, it is the best overall value 'vehicle' I have ever owned.
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Judith S.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/02/2019
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Second Santa Fe

This is my second new Santa Fe and this style vehicle always makes me feel secure while driving. With year end deals and rebates, I bought a newer car than expected and for a lot less than I expected. I am looking forward to many worry free driving years and recommend the brand to everyone, although my best sales pitch is driving around my co-workers. I have also owned an Accent, a Sonata and a Genesis.
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Barbara S.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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01/01/2019
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WONDERFUL SERVICE, GREAT CAR

With regret, I traded in my 2011 Santa Fe yesterday for a 2019 Santa Fe. In the eight years I had my car, I only did oil changes, tires, brakes, and filters. I had no major repairs until they noticed that the ball joints were loose. I had already been looking for a new Santa Fe and this helped me make the final decision. The 2011 was a wonderful car to drive since it was always very reliable.
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Jeanne C.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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12/28/2018
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Still love my car!

Not 100% that they make this Sante Fe anymore, but it has served me well. When I do have the finances and the means and way, I will upgrade. In the meantime, I still enjoy this vehicle, and hope I get another one just like this.
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Philip B.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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12/21/2018
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GREAT VEHICLE!

Fantastic size and comfort with all wheel drive for mountain trips and bad weather like ice and snow. Love the heated seat option and good sounding stereo system. Love my sun roof and ease in using it. Storage for traveling and moving items is WONDERFUL!!!
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Joseph F.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/18/2018
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Buy a car that ends in A like Toyota or Honda.

Let’s see- my car’s not even 8 years old, it has 154,000 miles. I’ve had it quit on me on the expressway TWICE. Arrow was unable to diagnose it the first time apparently. Hyundai apparently misled buyers about the mileage to which they offered us affected owners something like $200 off the price of a NEW one. Really? I drove 154,000 miles and lost countless miles per gallon. Then the electrical outlets in the back stopped working- that’s a $400 repair job. The first week I had the car the sunroof stopped working. Yes out was repaired, but c’mon folks build a better car. I do all highway driving and shocks and struts were needed at $1500 plus. Now it’s the timing cover-leaking oil. Never had that before either. Never had that happen on either of my Toyota’s or Honda’s. Simply put- Hyundais are only priced like good cars-don’t be deceived.
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Sally M.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/10/2018
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sante fe

Great car. Drives very well. Only needs basic maintenance so far. Easy to handle in all weather. Is the 2nd one we have had. Like Hyundai products. The maintenance department does a great job. Probably will buy another one
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Denise L.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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12/04/2018
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My 2011 Santa Fe

I like my car a lot. It still looks stylish and is very roomy and easy to drive. I wish it had a self starter and a heated steering wheel, as well as a rubber strip on the outside bumper near the hatch opening, but other than that it's great! I receive many compliments!
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Charlotte H.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/26/2018
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Terrific!

I love my Santa Fe. It’s just the right size for travel and for trips around home as well. Love the cargo space and hatch back for easy loading and unloading. Seats five comfortably and does everything I need an automobile to do! It is actually my second Santa Fe. Only traded the first one in when the mileage became high. Both have been great cars for me.
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Lillian M.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/21/2018
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

My Santa Fe is a great car. This is my second Santa Fe. I always have it serviced according to the directions on my car......Never had a problem....its still under warranty. I bought my first Santa Fe from Cerritos Dodge....It was the first Santa Fe to come out in Cerritos. Had to wait a few weeks to get it because it was the only one they had for the show room...never had any regrets......
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Jeannette B.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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11/20/2018
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Snow White

Excellent Hyundai Saanta Fe 2012 SUV will continue to purchase this brand, performance, comfortable, dependable, lots of cargo space & roomy love it will buy another one If the price is right ? nice
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Leslie B.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/16/2018
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Santa fe

This is my second Santa Fe and my 4th Hyundai they have all been great cars. I would love to buy a new one and I will in the future and it will be another Hyundai. I have been a satisfied customer since 1990
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Sandra F.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/13/2018
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MY 2011 SANTA FE, AT SEVEN YEARS OLD...

This has been the perfect car for me, in so many ways. Before my husband became ill and then past away, we would take road trips and since both of us enjoyed photography, we found this car the perfect vehicle to hold all our camera equipment and believe me, we had a lot! :-) It was great on the road, comfortable to drive (and still is) and we would get lots of compliments on its beautiful red color...and occasionally, still do. It has great "get up and go" (it is the 6 cyl. "Limited" model) which makes me feel safe driving it. Lately, it has developed some minor problems...(back seat door locks not working with the key fob and a couple of very minor indications of leaks, but all in all, it's been a great car!
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Lisa A.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/12/2018
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2nd owner vehicle of a Lemon

I only drive the car to work maybe 7 times & the front right spring broke. I did not buy from a Hyundai dealer which was my first mistake as what can a Chevy dealer do for me except they did pay for that repair. But only for 1000 miles did they cover me. No sooner did I drive a few business trips then my car started banging & jerking violently w/stops & turns into parking spots. Very embarrassing as people stop & stare at the loud noise!! It is a coupler in the AWD train. It would have been covered IF I was original owner sadly so I’ve only had the car under 90 days & in the shop & not driving it!! Ridiculous. Hyundai won’t stand behind their product here. Who buys a car & immediately needs mandatory repairs in order to drive it like this?!!
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Sharon B.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/07/2018
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

My Santa Fe was one of three in the sales lot with white, red and black to choose from. The white which I chose had a leather/cloth combination gray interior which has held up beautifully and is the best of both worlds with the high grade cloth where you sit is not hot or cold like leather. The V6 engine gets good gas mileage and the rear compartment is roomier than many SUVs of similar size. The only other SUV I would look at may be a Nissan Murano because it is stylish, however those are not rated as reliable as the Santa Fe in Consumer Reports. It has a 102,000 mile so far and I will keep it at least 10 years because it runs great and is very reliable.
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Bonita W.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/06/2018
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My research paid off

My research paid off. Prior to purchase I thoroughly researched different makes/models of SUVs and decided on Hyundai Santa Fe. I have not regretted it. Except for this most recent event where the front struts locked up at 64,000 miles. The only other problem that I have noted and I understand is problematic with all Hyundai is that battery life only last 2 to 3 years I have found batteries to last 2.5 years No one has been able to tell me why batteries do not last longer in this particular make of SUV. I would buy another Hyundai but probably a smaller vehicle going into my retirement years
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