2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Research & Reviews

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4.62/5 Average
310 Total Reviews

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  • Good Buy - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    I compared all the standard and options features between the Santa Fe and the Highlander before I made the decision. Santa Fe got all the standard features which were options in Highlander and was $10,000 less.

  • Good car, only a few issues - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    Overall, I love my Santa Fe. It is a smooth ride since it is on the car body, instead of a truck. I have been in Blazers (which is similar) and it is a horrible ride compared to the Santa Fe. The main issue I have is that sometimes when I am driving, the engine gets bogged down and the car will jerk. It corrects itself, but it is scary when it happens. Besides that, I would recommend this car. I only wish Hyundia made a bigger SUV. i am out of room with my two kids in the back!

  • love it so far! - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    it is unfortunate that the name hyundai carries negative conotations because this is a great little suv. the styling is unparalleled, no other suv has such sleek lines. the price is right and the warranty gives me 100% peace of mind. its cheaper to BUY this car than to lease just anything else. other competitors just didnt match up; whether it was styling features, available V6, or warranty.

  • WOW..BUT!!!! - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE SUV OF THE YEAR.GET ALL YOU WANT AND MORE FOR AT LEAST $10,000 LESS THAN SOME COMPETITION. THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW CARS NOW THAT ARE IN DEMAND. WHY NOT WITH ALL YOU GET. BUT IM AVERAGING LESS THAN 17MPG AVERAGE??????( ANY OTHERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM?)

  • Almost too good to be true - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    The 3.5 Liter engine makes ALL the difference in the world. Pick-up is SENSATIONAL-better than w/other vehicles w/larger engines!Interior is well thought out w/large storage areas and well placed guages. I wish it had automatic lights and power seats to complete this as my dream vehicle. I would re-buy this model in a heart- beat!

  • great car - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    Feel extremely safe and it is fun to drive

  • Try It, Youll Like It - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    I admit that I am a car snob. I never thought I would drive a Hyundai but after test driving several other HUVs in its class, I drove off with this one. It has been almost 5 months and 6,000 miles and I still enjoy getting into it every day. I have not had to take it in for even minor adjustments. (This review is for a 2002.)

  • a great suv to have !!! - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    i love this truck !!! its great. easy to drive, great system, smooth ride. ita an all around great & affordable vehicle.

  • Never again - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    I will never buy another Hyundai Santa Fe. This car had multiple major problems, including timing belts replaced, transmission replaced, rear and front catalytic converters replaced, etc. The tires were replaced multiple times, as were the brakes. The driver window fell down into the door and needed fixing. This was definitely a high-maintenance car. My car wouldnt accelerate above 30 mph on a highway so I had to drive on the shoulder of the road while utilizing my flashers. I took it to the dealership, who apparently misdiagnosed the problem multiple times and had my car for 5-weeks without a loaner vehicle. The customer service dept. and service dept. were less-than-acceptable.

  • road living - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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    Love the long warranty! i am meticulous about maintanence because i must drive so much. with michelin and bridgestone tires excelent in bad driving conditions and roo for the long trips eaternoh to central missouri. little glitches is check engine lite for vacuum mostly and emission control stuff and small creatures like to chew wiring but service dept has been great.

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