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2005 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$21,649–$23,699 MSRP range
side view of 2005 SANTA FE Hyundai
(44 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 3.9
  • Reliability 4.2
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My favorite car

I bought the 2005 in 2009 with 10k miles on it. It has served me well. Very few mechanical issues, extremely comfortable to drive and VERY SAFE. I love this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great, strong, reliable car

This suv has been a pleasure to drive, has a roomy interior, powerful engine, and perfect for outdoor activities thanks to the hauling and towing capabilities.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and a beast

All repairs have been minor and it's kept me safe. Runs like a champ. Even with 250k + miles it is still running great. If the newer ones weren't so expensive I would buy again in a heart beat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE this car

This car looks great, handles great, is very comfortable , rides quiet and is well worth the money. Would recommend this car to anyone. SUPER HAPPY

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Worse car I ever owned

Awful worse car I ever owned left me out in the country where I work as a traveling care giver worst experience I ever had !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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90,000 easy miles

Have now reached 90k and have had little in the way of problems with this easy to drive confortable vehicle. Replaced 2 batteries and an alternator. All other service appts were factory recalls. Had my son's car not been in an accident and we needed to lend it to him, we'd still be happily driving it. Only reason we did not get another was dissatisfaction with our local Hyundai dealers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very satisfied overall with vehicle

I havant had the vehicle very long but I'm satisfied wither the purchase. I'm 6'2" so I do wish I could put the driver seat back further but outside of that I'm very satisfied at this point.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Horrible

Ride is unpleasant, handling is bad. Car is ugly inside & out. Materials are cheap. Car IS reliable according to owner, but not worth all the negatives. Way better cars out there. This is the Second Hyundai I've driven & the second I've hated. They're 0 & 2 for me thus far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car I ever owned!

Bought this brand new. Never thought I would own it this long. It has been very reliable and trouble free. Plenty roomy for passengers and cargo. The interior and exterior have held up excellently over the years. Comfortable seating and ride quality. It has been a terrific value and at this point this car owes me nothing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car & seats 5 comfortably!

We used this vehicle to move from the northern states to the south. My kids fit comfortably and we have a lot of memories in this ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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