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2016 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$30,400–$32,150 MSRP range
side view of 2016 SANTA FE Hyundai
(42 reviews)
73% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.9
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Very reliable and easy to drive

Have had this Santa Fe ultra limited for 2 years it has all the options available in 2016. This SUV has been on several trips gas mileage is about what EPA quotes we love this rig

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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Handles fantastic.

It is a great vehicle. It’s spacious, comfortable and fun to drive. It is easy to park and has a great navigation system. I highly recommend it.

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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Sporty and fun to drive

It has all the bells and whistles we wanted and more! Its sporty and rides and handles great. The gas mileage is as advertised. We’re very pleased with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT VALUE, BUT THE TRES ARE THE WORST.

I own 2 Santa Fe sports both have Continental tires and they are the worst tire I have ever used. Other then that it's a great 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned

I bought this vehicle, because I had rented one in Colorado, was going up the million dollar hwy towards Telluride when I had to pass an RV pulling a vehicle doing about 40. Floored the Sante Fe and had hit 85 when I finished passing. Altitude was approx 11000 ft on an uphill grade. Was impressive. I have had the vehicle for over 4 years, no mechanical or electronic problems. Very reliable.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome value!!

Exactly what I was looking for in a used SUV. This is my third Hyundai and I’ve been happy with every purchase. Buy a Hyundai!!

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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Good Car for the Space.

We have 6 months with our White SantaFe, We travel like 90 miles daily, this 6-cyl. is a gas guzzler. Fill the tank every 2 days... we got now a Honda HRV to take the pressure out of the Hyundai...

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I've owned Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander

The car was okay. The only problem it doesn't givin low oil warning signs at all. You Will end up buying new engine. Very shifty

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst electrical issues with lights!

Issues are very poor with the exterior lighting, headlights, brake lights and turn signals that we have ever had on any car! Excuses are the lighting harness...being told that replacement was $3,500. This issue started when our 2016 was under warranty and has continued...Sought opinions of "Certified Mechanics" outside of Fitzgerald's Hyundai, Clearwater, FL when this issue was never addressed by dealership! 3 different repair shops all told me the same thing. Hyundai/Dealership have known about issue. It's ironic that we were never given the reason a out the wiring harness until after the warranty was up. When was it really known? The certified mechanics said that they had heard about and dealt with this issue years ago. Harnesses were made with faulty wiring, improper size. With Halogen lights, heat burned up the pigtails/wiring. Lightbulbs themselves never burned out, just only created wiring issues. Very unhappy to the point of not trusting Hyundai and looking for other models. I thought what Volkswagen did was shameful but this unspoken issue us worse. Thankfully other makes/models are out there to purchase. A battery for $200+ every 2 years is a smaller issue that is also ridiculous! Once we rid ourselves of this vehicle, my wife will,smile again...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car. Would change just 2 things

Car us great. Looks good. Drives smooth. Would have liked power seats. Do not like back up camera on rear view mirror. Good gas mileage.

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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