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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe User Reviews

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 15 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 7 reviews
"comfortable car" 6 reviews
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 4 reviews
CONS
"power" 2 reviews

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OKGMA46 writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Review
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power, back seats  Reliability  Family car  Fuel Economy  Cargo capacity

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Could use paint job.

OKGMA46
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Good Car, Runs Well, Good On Fuel, Has Tow Hitch, Has Sunroof — This car has served me well. It gets great gas mileage and has good pick-up. The front seats are adjustable and very comfortable. The hitch is attached and strong. The sunroof is large and the side windows are lightly tinted.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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ajw999 writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Base Review
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Gas Mileage, Driving Experience, Cost to own, Lightweight, Sporty Design, Great in the Snow, Great Visibility, Cheap to purchase

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The power going up hills is decent and could probably improve as well as the handling that seems to be focused on more with the newer models.

ajw999
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Great Suv! Good On Gas And Low Maintenance! — Great car. Performs well in almost every driving condition (including snow) and has great comfort and interior space. I've never broken down in it and have had minimum maintenance work done. The stock stereo system is great as well as the car's cabin noise (which is minimal). All of these great features still cannot beat the fuel sipping 4cyl engine that still gets 26mpg at 110000miles. In short, GREAT CAR.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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maxprimol writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Base Review
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Reliability, gas mileage, handles great, plenty of room

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nothing

maxprimol
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Great Performance, Fun To Drive — I like everything about this car. It is easy and fun to drive and it gets good gas mileage. This car is also very comfortable to sit in while driving. I haven't noticed any blind spots. This car has been very reliable.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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fluffalena writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Base Review
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This car rides comfortable, it can take the sharp truns real good.   

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You can here way to much road nois. It has a hard time going up hills  

fluffalena
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This Is A Great Car For The Flat Lands But Not Good In The Mountians. — Its a nice car. I don't like that fact that it dosen't go up hill verry well but I think its because its just a 4 banger. A 6 or more will have no worries going up hill. I diden't like the road nois. Other then that its a great car. Its clean inside and out.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Ripp writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L Review
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Excellent vehicle, maintenance only, nothing breaks
Accelerates quickly, 5 speed auto trans, handles well, fun to drive
Good paint, good interior, easy cleaning, wears well

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None noted

Ripp
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Very Good Car! — Really liked the look, the options, the performance and handling. All makes for a comfortable and fun drive! No repairs and usual maintenance makes it very affordable. Can handle quite a bit of cargo with folding seats and the rear cargo area.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Matt writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L AWD Review
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Reliable, safe, good gas mileage for size (22-23 mpg) and low repair costs

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Acceleration (or lack thereof)

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Trustworthy Transportation, But Low On Laughs. — Now have about 113k miles on it, and it hasn't missed a beat. The interior is spacious enough and build quality is pretty good. Acceleration is mediocre at best...it's heavy (w/ AWD) and only has 173 hp. Repair costs are low. I'd buy another...but with the bigger V6.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cory writes:
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Cheap for the options included

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minor technical issues fixed under warranty

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Good Suv — This was a good SUV for hauling stuff around... lots of space relative to the Tiburon. It drove pretty good, but I hate driving anything that is not close to the ground... I kept feeling like I was going to roll it on turns.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Devin writes:
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it is fun

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it is a foreign car

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Its A Nice Ride — i like the way it looks and it has automatic and manual shifting wich is pretty tight and my sound system is awesum wich is not part of the stock vehicle and it is fun to drive for sure i am impressed

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Amanda writes:
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the room!

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nothing yet

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My Car Review — its awesome it drives so well and it has room for the family. there is so much trunk space i can buy bulky items and dont have to worry about getting it home. the gas mileage it pretty good for a SUV it gets 22 highway and 17 city.

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Robert4259 writes:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L AWD Review
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great millage

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cheap radio

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Yes I Would Purchase Again — what can i say ... love the car ,reliabile car for it's class cheap on gaz ( good millage ) , performance is good has a good kick , the tires are 225-60-16 BF GOODRICH nice look , has a fold in fold out table in rear but small, radio is not great hyundai brand it gave out after 2 yrs , 4 speakers and 2 tweeters in front for a total of 120w/db ... yes i would purchase it again !

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Cost $6,774 Average Instant Market Value $9,046 Average Instant Market Value $7,784 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 25 18
Horsepower 138 140 192
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 30.5 22.7 31.4
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.6 42.1 42.6

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

The Best Suv I Ever Owned By pizzadoc

free oil changes, washes. Henderson Hyundai is the best. Service is prompt ,knowledgeable , can you believe it HONEST. every thing about this car is enjoyable, from the comfy seat to the HEATED STEERI... Read More

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

Sad That The One Bad Thing Outweighs All The Good. Update! By cagib

In general I love the (2012) car, but the fact that it is seriously underpowered is making me trade it in. There simply is no power!! I have the 2.4L AWD automatic transmission model and there is sim... Read More

Great Value By jetboy

I replaced an 02 Caravan with the Santa Fe and miss the space I had. This vehicle gets much better mileage considering the power available. It is fun to drive and great value. Have 2 yr extended warra... Read More

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

Great Value, With Lots Of Power And Fuel Economy By robdavisjr

Very powerful and responsive and I have achieved 28 mpg on a 3 hour road trip. My wife really likes the size, large enough to feel roomy inside, but easy to manuver in parking lots. Love the Bluetooth... Read More

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

The All Arounder By hoppy71

great all around and cant beat the cargo layout. Lots of amenities Fun for the whole family and especially the driver! I would suggest this car for the utilitarian as well as the driving enthusiast. ... Read More

Nice Vehicle If You Want Something Affordable, Dependable, And The Best Warranty Around. By J.J.

Loads of pep, and the gas mileage is pretty decent with the V6 and the AWD. There is a nice option to lock the transfer case for true 4WD. The 18 inch wheels look good, until you have to buy tires, ... Read More

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

Okay Vehicle By Rainy114

This has been an okay car. Previous car was rx300 2000, so I was used to a smooth ride. This just doesn't accelerate the same way. I wish it had more pick up and better options fpr convenience. - b... Read More

An All Around Great Family Car. By greburn

Great family car. Get the larger 6 cyl engine. There is too much hesitation when you punch it on the beltway. Handles great plenty of room for people and cargo. Very easy to manuver and park plus t... Read More

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