Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe receives minor changes. The Limited trim pads its standard equipment roster with the high-power Infinity Logic 7 CD changer audio system and a sunroof, while SE models now include standard premium seat cloth.

• Well-designed cabin, impressive standard safety features and crash test scores, competitive price, lengthy warranty, optional third-row seat.

• Excessively firm ride on SE and Limited models, lackluster automatic transmission, disappointing driving dynamics.

User Reviews:

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  Decent but leaves a lot to be desired - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Martin - March 3 - 2:13 am

  Overall, a good value for the money compared with other SUVs in this class.However...at 4000 km there was an oil leak which took 3 trips to the dealership and was finally fixes with silocone sealant.During the winter,the windshield washer fluid reservoir broke and had to be replaced.Windshield is surprisingly fragile - accidentally dropped the wiper arm when replacing the wipers and the windshield cracked all the way to the top.I also have a 2005 Chevy Malibu and the Santa Fe is missing a lot of the nice add-ons.It even doesnt have auto on headlights (come on, I get leather seats and not this!).I have had less problems with my Chevy (and previous one) in 5 years than with the Santa Fe in 1.

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  08 Santa Fe - Love it! - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Reesemurphy - February 25 - 11:56 am

  Had my vehicle for over a month now, and I LOVE it. Nice interior, nice ride, great style - especially for the price. You just cant beat this spacious SUV and its 10 year warranty. It has a luxury feel with an affordable price. Beats Saturn Vue, Honda CRV and Toyota Rav 4 in all areas. Great family vehicle!

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  Vibration - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Ken - February 25 - 6:56 am

  I now have 3000 miles on my 2008 LTD. The car is great for design, both interior and exterior. The only problem is a vibration between 45 - 75 MPH. It is not the tires or wheels and Hyundai service has not been able to locate the problem. I rode tested other 2008 Santa Fes and have noticed the same problem. Has anyone else run into this problem?

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  All In One Package - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Lee - October 1 - 3:46 am

  After a frustrating time with my 02 Odyssey, we decided to get a new SUV. I have tested a fair amount of SUVs in the market and the Santa Fe was my top choice. I bought it and the experience is amazing. 3 months with it and its still pretty flawless. The fuel economy is so-so but what do you expect from a AWD? This CUV is definitely worth looking at. Its the bang for the buck. I love it. My first Hyundai... really impressed.

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  Nice Car - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By nss79 - August 22 - 9:23 pm

  Traded in a 2005 Santa Fe for this car, and this is a nice improvement. This car has a very nice, smooth ride and plenty of features. We got the premium package, mostly for the heated seats. Everything in the interior is well placed. Power is good enough with the 2.7, but I wouldnt mind a little more. The fact that my wife drives only 2 miles to work really hurts the MPG, but with more highway driving 20+ MPG is easy to do. Overall we are very satisfied with this car and will be keeping it for a while.

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  Santa Fe SE - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Coco - July 5 - 10:13 pm

  I am very pleased with this vehicle. I read the online reviews, did research and its great. I have averaged 24.5 miles per gallon, not bad for an SUV. Very comfortable, smooth and quiet ride. Excellent vehicle with a great warranty.

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  definitely look at this vehicle - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By RickG - May 3 - 5:50 am

  My wife and I were in the market for a sporty SUV and after looking at the Nissan Murano, Lexus RX350, and Ford Edge, we decided on the Santa Fe. Simply put you get more for your money and this vehicle has luxury written all over it. You cannot beat the warranty and the dealership is top notch.

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  Expectations Met - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By iSpec - March 25 - 4:53 am

  We just recently added a Santa Fe to our family fleet with our Honda Pilot. We are very pleased and our expectations are met completely. The interior of the Santa Fe is far better than the plasticky Pilot. We are receiving 21 mpg in mixed driving

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  First Hyundai - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By John - January 23 - 5:13 am

  We drove various Suvs,Cuvs and we kept going back to the Santa Fe as a basis for comparison. The Santa Fes cost to value ratio when everything was considered (styling,warranty,level of interior trim, resale value ect)the Santa Fe was the clear winner. Would not hesitate to purchase another Hyundai.

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  Good machine but POOR TIRES - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By LesP - December 26 - 8:43 pm

  This is my sixth Hyundai, my first suv. All five were great but my suv has more squeaks & rattles than all others combined. The fog light switch gave out twice & lost a tirerod end but overall reliability is good. The OME tires are poor. I highway drive a lot in sales & got half the mileage on the Bridgestone tires that I got on my other Hyundai cars. The dealer said that is the way they are and nothing can be done. So expect to buy a new SUV and the next summer spend $600.00 plus for new summer tires. The tires were not on all year, in this area I use snow tires from early fall to late spring putting more than half the mileage on them and not the tires that came on the machine.