Overview & Reviews
For 2001, Hyundai comes to market with its very own sport-utility. The Santa Fe is based on a modified Sonata midsize car platform and is available with either front-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine.
- Relatively inexpensive price, super warranty, roomy interior.
- Unproven reliability, unimpressive four-wheeling capability, underwhelming powertrain performance.
User Reviews:
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Lots of miles = lots of repairs - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Wiser Next TIme - October 17 - 10:00 amMy Hyundai was great .. for the first 60K miles or so. After that, replaced the fuel injector (twice), spark plugs (twice), and wheel bearings (in 3 wheels - twice in the left front wheel.) I now have 88K miles and it is in the shop for the 3rd time in 3 months. Theyre just not made for high mileage. Whats worse is that the dealership does not stock a lot of parts, so many times they keep the truck for several days. Also, watch out for the warranty. The front wheel bearings are covered, but the back ones arent. In the DC area, its a $400 repair. Also, had 6sensors go out. None were covered by the warranty (after the bumper-to-bumper ends).
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What a lemon! - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Michelle - June 14 - 2:00 amAfter 3 months of owning my Santa Fe my nightmares began. In the first 10 months I had it in the shop for service 14 times. Ive had my Santa Fe 2 1/2 years and have had a new engine, on going transmission problems, on going electrical problems, Im on my 4th battery, brake problems, cabling in my doors replaced, 2 transmission sencors replaced, rear differential problem (replaced carrier)all covered under warrenty but only after review of service and maintenance of the vehicle
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What a lemon! - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By MICHELLE - June 14 - 2:00 amAfter 3 months of owning my Santa Fe my nightmares began. In the first 10 months I had it in the shop for service 14 times. Ive had my Santa Fe 2 1/2 years and have had a new engine, on going transmission problems, on going electrical problems, Im on my 4th battery, brake problems, cabling in my doors replaced, 2 transmission sencors replaced, rear differential problem (replaced carrier)all covered under warrenty but only after review of service and maintenance of the vehicle
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Nice to look at, but oh my.... - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Carol - May 10 - 12:40 pmBought new in Aug 2001 and 2 weeks later, leaking evaporator killed A/C during the heat of S. FL summer. At 100K miles, have replaced more major parts than I can recall, including 2 failed alternators, a starter, rear hatch lock, window motor, oxygen sensor (nearly killed me on the highway approach), a fuel output sensor, something major in the steering, 2 front wheel boots; have computer failure that causes radio to repeatedly whine while rapidly switching back & forth from CD player to radio; turn it off and it turns itself back on! Doors unlock themselves. Awful awful mileage (16/20 & I drive moderately). Spent so much in repairs since 2001, I couldnt afford new car. A SUPER LEMON!
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it is OK suv - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Alex G - August 18 - 2:00 amwell it is a suv after all and i am kind of a sedan person.... but it has never made me any problems at least big ones
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NOT HAPPY - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Jinxy - July 29 - 2:00 amThe first 3 months of ownership were wonderful. From them on it has been a complete nightmare. I have had an oil leak in the front differential; the ignition went out; the fuel tank doesnt register properly and only fills above 3/4 of a tank; the crank motor sensor went out on the freeway while I was in the fast lane; the center console broke twice and not the front bushings have gone out. WHAT MORE CAN I TAKE!!! This vehicle has been in the shop 21 times since I have owned it and I am currently waiting for my 22 visit once the parts come in.
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Good all around - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By DISA27 - June 13 - 2:33 amHavent experienced any of the previous stated problems. Probably because I perform regular maintenance and treat it like an AWD V6 SUV, not Formula 1. I dont beat on it too much, occasional off-road fishing trips performs awesome in the mud (minus the 9 in of ground clearance. Decent gas mileage 20-24 with mixed driving and K&N flat filter.
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Use Caution - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Could be better - January 16 - 7:00 pmMy Santa Fe has 72K miles. It has been in the shop too many times to mention for poor performance, sputtering, and no aceleration. Dealer could not fix. Went to a friend - winds up dealer put the wrong cheap spark plugs and wires on. My car had only been serviced by the dealer, and never replaced plugs or wires. No one can explain. Also crank sensor went on fast lane of freeway. Have to replace battery at least once a year. Backtail lights consistently go out but they can not find the issue causing it. Also had to replace console and speakers several times. Paint is completely fading. 100K warranty? Whats actually covered for 100K?
