Overview & Reviews

Entering its second year of production, the Santa Fe gets four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment as well as an optional upgraded stereo system. In May 2002, Hyundai responds to customer requests and makes a power sunroof optional for GLS and LX models. Besides that, all models benefit from midyear interior upgrades, among these larger air conditioning vents; a center stack-mounted clock; illumination for the power window buttons and glovebox; chrome accents; ISOFIX child-seat anchors for the outboard rear seating positions and an improved rear-seat recliner and folding mechanism. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Santa Fe's 2.4-liter four-cylinder is now rated for 138 hp and its V6 is now at 173 hp. To compensate, the company is offering Hyundai owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Relatively inexpensive price, super warranty, roomy interior.

• Unimpressive four-wheeling capability, underwhelming powertrain performance.

User Reviews:

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  Driving IS believing...really it is. - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By paulc1994 - June 10 - 10:33 pm

  Ive been impressed. Being a long time Honda/Toyota buyer, I was somewhat skeptical about Hyundai. But what really drew me to the Santa Fe was its unique and bold styling..so I got one last fall. Its been an impressive experience for me ever since. Hyundais advertising claim, "Driving is Believing"...is reality. Once you drive one (especially the FWD version - sportier)...youll want to get one.

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  my opinion - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By evad - June 1 - 10:00 am

  fun easy to drive great value and good gass mileage

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  great - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By jwb - June 1 - 10:00 am

  its great i would reccomend this vehicle to anyone who wants quality for very good prices

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  Surprisingly happy - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By russ - May 26 - 10:00 am

  If you had told me three months ago that Id buy a Hyundai, Id have told you that you were nuts! After researching reviews and pricing I got my wife one and it (so far) has been a very pleasant surprise. We got all the goodies on it for a very fair price and the warranty cant be beat. Ive gotten compliments on it from cowboys to Grannies. Were getting about 21.5 mpg which is what we thought wed get city/highway.

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  2002 SantaFe review - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By jinhan - May 19 - 2:00 am

  Wheel Alignment issue at initial purchase and some vibration noise after 5000 miles. Besides those issues, its fun to drive

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  New Sante Fe Owned as of 3/2/02 - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By BCav - May 12 - 6:33 pm

  I will send further info when I have about 2 weeks of constant driving under my belt. I would like to thank everyones input on this car as it helped with my final decision in buying it. There is NO SUV on the market for the money and feel like the Sante Fe!!

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  PROBLEMS!!! - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Michael Cunningham - April 16 - 10:00 am

  Got a Hyundai Santa Fe , but now we regret our decision. We have had multiple problems w/ this vehicle, such as paint peeling, check engine light coming on, and a very loud wind noise from the roof of the vehicle. It has been in the shop for the wind noise over 20 times and still not fixed. It took 3 months to get the check engine light fixed. Paint peeling has been replaced 3 times.

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  Unbelievable Value - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By joeschmoe - March 27 - 7:16 am

  After researching the customer comments on the Santa Fe, I test drove a loaded LX even though the lease on my 1999 Honda CRV still had 6 months to go; I could not resist this SUV after the test drive and paid off the lease on the Honda just to get it. Its ride, comfort, and amenities makes it feel like it is in another class when compared to the CRV and trust me; I drove the CRV for 2.5 years.

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  WATCH OUT FOR WARRANTY - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By SUE - March 15 - 2:00 am

  5/60,000 LIMITED warranty is much more limited than indicated in Owners Handbook. Watch out for items not listed in WHATS NOT COVERED section. Very vague, states what most owners already know, they dont cover the basic normal replacement parts, brake pads, bulbs, fuses etc. What they dont tell you about is what is usually covered by other manufactures under a true BUMPER TO BUMBER format. Had Chevy bumper to bumper and it covered everything for advertised time/mileage. Also considered noisy and heavy engine vibration when put into gear "normal" engine performance.

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  AWESOME - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By ARIEL - March 13 - 10:00 am

  I NEVER EXPECTED "HYUNDAI TO COME OUT WITH A CAR I CAN SAY I LOVE" I BELEIVE HYUNDAI HAS COME A LONG WAY. I LOOK FORWARD TO DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM IN THE FUTURE.