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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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Honda accord

Very sturdy,reliable great in snow sleet or rain good room great hatch.I usually buy Hondas but my Hun dai is fantastic.Hundai is an excellent higjway driving car

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just bought it used

Can't say much yet because I just bought this car but I love the interior design and how smooth and quickly it accelerates! I will have to come back and post an update once I have it for a year or more.

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

AVERAGE OF 14 MILES PER GAL . CHANGED AIR FILTER , TPS , IAC , MASTER CYLINDER , FRONT CALIPERS , ALL ROTORS AND BRAKES PAD , ALL BRAKE HOSES . FEELS LIKE DRIVING WITH FOOT ON BRAKE . WHAT TO DO , ANYBODY ? BOUGHT 40,680 NOW 55,600 MLS

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Car I've Ever Owned

This was my favorite car. In the eleven years I drove this car, I never once had a major issue. It was incredibly reliable. It got pretty good gas mileage, and it drove very well. It was comfortable, and provided enough space to accomplish any task. When people ask what my hypothetical "dream car" is, I always answer with the Santa Fe. It was the best car ever. I traded in for a minivan to have a little more space for my growing family, but if they had Santa Fes with a third row, you'd better believe I'd be purchasing that next. It was the perfect small SUV, and was a great car for many years.

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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Joe morales

I love my new Santa Fe , and very happy with it ..and very happy and appreciate everyone at lvh for their helpfulness ...

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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Great Starter Vehicle

Needed a smaller, reliable SUV for my daughter and grandkids. The Santa Fe fit the bill just right. It's large enough for her to haul the kids and their stuff but small enough that she can easily handle it.

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

We are very pleased with our Sana Fe 2006..Great stability and safety features...powerful pickup engine Lumbar support seating! Good separate passenger area Front seats could use a bit more leg room but still comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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LUVED IT SO MUCH BOUGHT THIS SANTE FE SUV TWICE

I HAD A 2001 GLS I WAS JUST ABOUT FINISH PAYING FOR I FORGET HOW MANY MILES NO TROUBLE WITH THAT ONE. WENT TO THE DEALER FOR A OIL CHANGE AND DROVE OUT WITH A BRAND NEW 2006 WHICH I HAVE TODAY OVER 98000 MILES LATER I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAR ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER TIME. HAS ALOT OF GET UP AND GO ALL YEAR ROUND. SPUNKY, SPORTY GREAT.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Value

Absolutely love all the little touches included in this affordable and reliable vehicle. Read some complaints of not being roomy enough but I am 5'7" and had no issues. This car feels sturdy and has a great look. So glad we chose it!

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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5 years and counting

Bought it with only 5000+ mileage in March of 2007 and now its 100000+ miles and it still runs great. No major problem with it. Average MPG is about 20mpg combined highway and city driving. On winter/hot summer maybe down to 18mpg with heater/AC in use while driving all the time. I have the FWD 2.7 V6 and it drives good in Michigan winter on up to 4 inches of virgin snow on the highway. I'm planning to keep it for maybe another 100000 more miles.

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