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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$21,495–$24,495 MSRP range
side view of 2008 SANTA FE Hyundai
(85 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.5
Interior
4.4
Performance
4.2
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.4
Reliability
4.4
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I have owned my vehicle for 11 years.

I have owned my vehicle for 11 years.I bought it used.It has white paint which has flaked off the front of the vehicle.About 2 years ago I ran into 2 issues.The gas level sensors went out and I had to replace the alternator.I really liked my vehicle up until the last 2 years when it's started having major issues.2 months ago the vehicle developed a freon leak.I am now looking to buy another vehicle.I can still get around but I refuse to sink a cpl of thousand more into this vehicle.I currently have only 155,000 miles on it and after replacing tires and brakes earlier this year, I am done.I really was hoping to get at least 200,000 out of it This was a v6 top of the line model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Any recalls

Y is my 2008 hyundia Santa Fe underbody frame all rusted out and outer car body has no rust.the cars a danger to drive right now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
1.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great used car

The car looks and runs well. Bought this for my daughter to use to commute back and forth to work and to run errands with the kids.

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

It always seems to stay clean and dust free even on the dirt roads. Strong mountain car. handles curves and grades easily. She is reliable, quiet, smooth and has great sounding stereo.

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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Great used car for teens

What a great car in beautiful shape for a 2008. I was pleasantly surprised. Was looking for a safe and dependable car for teen drivers. The only thing missing was All Wheel Drive for our winter road conditions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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We got this suv two days ago old couple took care

It great suv very good we got it used very cleaned sturdy we got a price for it I can see up high we like hyanda all ways will

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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Love my Santa Fe

This is my 2nd Santa Fe. I put over 100,000 miles on both of them. I would get another one but I’m short and they changed the style of it so now I can’t see over the hood. Great cars!!

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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Nice SUV for the money

I have driven this vehicle for 6 years and loved it. My only complaints are horrible gas mileage, not enough power on highway - mine is a 6 cyl automatic front wheel drive, and my previous 4 cyl standard sante fe had much more pick up than this one. Its been reliable, and nice to drive otherwise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV in its class

You’ll never get a better value than a Hyundai Santa Fe suv. Easy to drive, comfortable, and extremely reliable. If you want a lot of extras at an affordable price I would buy a Santa Fe!

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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Piece of xxxx

Have had so many transmission issues with this xxx, worst car I’ve ever owned. Trash piece of crap! Do NOT buy one. Has been in the shop 80+ days in less than a year!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
1.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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