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2006 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$21,695–$23,895 MSRP range
side view of 2006 SANTA FE Hyundai
(26 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.5
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I take it Rapid City SD once a mo from MN

My air-condition quit now my front passenger and back right windows don't work the car is dead sometimes seams there is something with electric what to do

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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My 2006 Santa Fe 👍

I own one that I bought from my daughter (she bought a 2011 Santa Fe). It was reliable for her and I'm enjoying it now. Thanks for a good car for me and my family.

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

Really like the Santa Fe, very reliable, comfortable, and handles easy. Uses regular gas, tinted rear windows and a storage rack on hood. Very stylish looking SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It died on me but it was used.

It died on me but it was used. It had power, ran well the paint is not very good it will fade i gueaa it's a common problem

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2006 Hyundi Santa Fe

It’s a great little vehicle only thing is gas mileage is terrible it is comfortable there aren’t really any blind spots it doesn’t like hills

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

I've owned two of my life so far Max watch 2002 and my 2006 the only real problem I found with both of them the air conditioner compressor sucks I've had to replace it on both of them the fuel gauge on both of them goes crazy works when it wants to but other than that it's pretty dependable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice SUV !!

Met all my needs, it has a lot of bells and whistles. Easy to maintain. The 4 wheel drive is especially helpful in the winter.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I've owned 2 Santa Fe's in 14 years

I drive alot for work and most important to me is plenty of headroom and legroom. I also appreciate the tons of cargo space with the back seats down.

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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Extermly safe. Reliable and affordable for AWD.

Extermly safe. Reliable and one of the most durable vehicles I've ever owned. The gas milage is great having a small 6 cylinder. (2.7) but still enough power to tow a jet ski, trailer or even a boat. THE AWD IS AMAZING IS THE RAIN. The only thing I don't like about it, is that the paint seemed to fade faster than other cars I've owned. Extremely inexpensive to maintain and they run forver. I've owned 3 and one of them had over 300,000 miles when I sold it and it's still running and driving with no major issues to this day. (Sold it to my brother in law) I also own a sedan and a van both made Hyundai. They aren't Honda's but pretty close as in reliability, inexpensive maintenance and gas milage. They just don't rust out as easy like a Honda. Only reason I'll be selling mine is to up grade to a newer year.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My car

I love it. Drives really well, and has been very reliable. We drove from Ohio to Vegas, with no problems:) This car is perfect for drive ins

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