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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  Best vehicle I have ever owned - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By bert - May 6 - 5:53 am

  Everyone in the deerwoods lauged at me when I left camp to buy my wife this veh. But now 3 of them have one also, yes its an 02 and finally were waiting for the 2011s Im 100% sure I will buy another, the only problem we had with ours was a tail light going out, it was fixed 4 yrs ago and now it has 80,000 miles and she wants another so spring we will, I will not even look at another brand, a bad taillight in 9 yrs. Why would I, by far the very best I have ever owned, Im 50 and I look for comfort when I travel with my wife, just got back from a trip to padre island and round trip was 1802 miles long and I was fine the whole trip, I hope this will help

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  10,000 and Going - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By MEBLa - April 7 - 10:00 am

  I have never had a vehicle more enjoyable to drive than the Santa Fe. I find the ride to be very comfortable. Noise level much lower than others I tested. This is my first Hyundai but this is not the Hyundai of the 80s and 90s that I remember. All I can say is just try it and give it a chance a try and forget about the past reputation. It has changed and glad I did.

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  Buy It!!! - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By see - March 3 - 10:00 am

  This has been a wonderful vehicle. Weve owned it for since 3/02 and it already has 30k miles. Its been a comfortable and fun ride on 2 different road trips.

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  Great SUV - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By jonnybegood - February 24 - 10:00 am

  We love it! Well worth the money.

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  Helenas Santa Fe - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Helena Harris - February 24 - 10:00 am

  Selected the 2WD for power requirements. Never ceases to amaze me with the options. Has seat warmers which my husbands $60K corvette convertible does not have. Replaced the multi-grade oil with fully- synthetic oil and experienced a huge difference in its responsiveness.

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  Korean Landcruiser - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Great Value - January 12 - 10:00 am

  We were down to the wire between the RAVA and the Santa Fe. I have been a longterm Toyota customer, but the featurers, warranty and the price of the Santa Fe far out weighted my customer loyalty to Toyota. This car has the same ( except outside temp. display and V8 engine ) featurers as my 99 Landcruiser at less than half the price. Very solid ride and no rattles. Hope it holds up through the warranty like my Toyotas have.

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  My Hyundai Rocks - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Mac10 - January 2 - 11:33 am

  Hyundai is not what they used to be. They are reliable! My first was a 1995 Accent; my husband drove the car until June, 2008. When Big Red finished, she had 159,000 miles! That type of reliable made me a loyal Hyundai customer! I bought my Santa Fe in 2002. I call her Lucille, and she still looks as good when I drove her off the lot! I wouldnt trade my Hyundai in for anything else! We just bought a 2008 Sonata!

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  Thank Goodess for the Warranty - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Pupusa - December 31 - 10:00 am

  Problems with paint, had to have the car painted 3 times. Electrical peoblems with the interior lights and radio. Took it in for 2 recalls which one of the recalls I was never notified of. Very disappointed with the purshase of this SUV. I wish I would of gotten a more promosing and reliable SUV such as Toyota.

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  Best Ive ever owned! - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By cagaradiogirl - December 24 - 10:56 pm

  Bought my 02 used as a third owner and had to do a complete overhaul to front end and engine after oil leak showed rings were bad BUT overall, she has been AMAZING for me and at 165,000 miles Ive only had to replace the alternator that I actually broke. I drive her from CA to GA 3 times a year and sometimes further. Gas mileage is good for an SUV. Just needed to fix prior owner(s) misuse of her and now I have no problems whatsoever. Im getting ready to by a Tiburon because of the great results Ive had with my Santa Fe.

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  LOTS OF RESEARCH - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By OATMAN - November 24 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE THE UP-HIGH RIDE, I LOVE THE BODY STYLE, I LOVE THE WARRANTY, I LOVE ALL THE FEATURES, AND THE GREAT PRICE, THE RIDE IS JUST AS SMOOTH AS THE SONATA,WHICH WAS MY LAST CAR ("1999"),AND KNOWING IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG OR BREAKS DOWN, TAKE IT RIGHT TO THE SERVICE DEPT, GREAT SERVICE AND NO CHARGE