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2012 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$23,225–$26,825 MSRP range
side view of 2012 SANTA FE Hyundai
(59 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.4
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It is a great family vehicle

Easy to load, lots of room. The all wheel drive was useful for ranch living and occational snow. Great center of gravity for a SUV. Turning radious perfect for those u-turns. Easy to handle

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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GREAT CAR!

This car has not let me down once! Rides great, looks great, no problems at all. I've had it for 7 years and just bought a second new model!

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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We've Owned 4 !

This is a very well-designed vehicle, and built to last! Very comfortable for long rides, easy to enter and exit around town. Convenience features are all within easy reach. We have owned 4 since 2001, and they have all been great, reliable vehicles.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Suspension problems

Front Struts Asembily bad qualify.. Moment parts material very boor. Quality easy to get rust . there was recalled at 2016. But they didn't included my car model 2012. The same model of 2011 and befor only . never ever dont bay hyundai or Kia. This bad investment for my $ 30000 . i bout my new car was HONDA it is Great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Can not believe how many repairs it?s required

I purchased this car 1 year ago, with only 60,000km on it. It now has just over 80,000km and has given me SO many problems. I?ve spent about 7000 fixing this car over the last year, doing everything from replacing the rear differential to replacing the struts to replacing the ball joints. I can?t seem to go a month without a hefty repair. I drive the car about an hour a day MAX and have hardly put any kilometers on and it?s still a piece of trash.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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First SUV that I have owned or driven.

This car is meeting my needs. It does have some electrical problems and a bit noisy with wind and under body issues plus water leakage in the tail lights.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car for the money... So I bought two.

Great room inside for People and their stuff. Road tripped to Gatlinburg and got 28-30 MPG from Florida. Very comfortable and easy driving... Cruise control is the greatest.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice crossover

This Santa Fe is the nicest car l've owned in a while. lt is roomier than l expected and, with the V6, has great performance.

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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Best Crossover SUV I've driven!

I bought this SUV almost 4 years ago. Wanted White Pearl paint, and had to drive two states away to find it. I've driven this Santa Fe in every possible weather condition, and it is flawless! Dry roads, perfect! Wet roads, perfect! Dirt roads, a ton of fun, still perfect! In a 2 foot snow storm, this SUV was a tank! Turn off the traction control, and have a ton of fun in the snow. Keep Traction Control on, and this vehicle goes where you steer it, no questions. Even pulled out a vehicle twice its size out of a snow bank. Plenty of power, comfort is all there, and the reliability from Hyundai is awesome.

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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I'm lucky to have found such a great car

I've only had it 4 days and enjoy the ride especially. I do a lot of long distance trips and am looking forward to my next trip to PA.

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