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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM (2006–2012)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Most reported affected parts

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Tire wear
2 reports
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Flywheel
1 reports
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Air conditioning
1 reports
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Alternator
1 reports
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Clutch
1 reports

Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.4 (174 Hp) (Theta II / G4KE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 (174 Hp) 4WD (Theta II / G4KE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.4 (174 Hp) 4WD Automatic (Theta II / G4KE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.7 i V6 24V (189 Hp) 4WD (Mu / G6EA) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.7 i V6 24V (189 Hp) 4WD Automatic (Mu / G6EA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.3 V6 (242 Hp) 4WD Automatic (Lambda / G6DB) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.3 V6 (242 Hp) Automatic (Lambda / G6DB) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.5 V6 (276 Hp) 4WD Automatic (Lambda II / G6DC) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.5 V6 (276 Hp) Automatic (Lambda II / G6DC) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) 4.0 5 Tire wear, Flywheel, Air conditioning
2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) 4WD No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) 4WD Automatic No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (155 Hp) (D4EB) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.2 CRDi (155 Hp) 4WD (D4EB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (155 Hp) 4WD Automatic (D4EB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (155 Hp) Automatic (D4EB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (197 Hp) (D4HB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (197 Hp) 4WD (D4HB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (197 Hp) 4WD Automatic (D4HB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.2 CRDi (197 Hp) Automatic (D4HB) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM 2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) SUV 56,000 km

Problem: Flywheel

Spacious, comfortable, and quiet vehicle with sufficient power (150 hp) and safe handling. However, some poorly placed controls (fog lights, fuel flap) and fragile bodywork on the front curves. Slippery seats lacking lateral support. Steering wheel needs a cover (slips in hands). Rear bench seat stuck in folded position due to cable issue inside the backrest, happening twice. Door light (bottom) often comes loose. Original front tires replaced at 45,000 km.

Pros: Spacious, comfortable, and quiet vehicle, Sufficient power (150 hp), Safe handling
Cons: Some very poorly placed controls (fog lights, fuel flap), Fragile bodywork on front curves, Slippery seats lacking lateral support, Steering wheel slips in hands, Rear bench stuck folded (cable issue inside backrest), Door light (bottom) often loose, Original front tires replaced at 45,000 km
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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM 2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) SUV 90,000 km

A/C Problem

Qualities: Quiet, smooth, practical, reliable for six years. Deficiencies: Original tires, random finishes, reliability after six years. Problems: Electric seat at 2 years (under warranty), sunshade falling (DIY), grille paint (removed = chrome), alternator at 85,000 km (€1000) + timing belt at 6 years (€1200) + major 80,000 km service (€500) = around €3000. Then A/C clutch failed at 89,000 km, requiring a full compressor change (€2000). Then door locks on the...

Pros: Quiet, Smooth, Practical, Reliable for six years
Cons: Original tires, Random finishes, Reliability after six years, Electric seat at 2 years (under warranty), Sunshade falling (DIY), Grille paint removed (chrome), Alternator at 85k km (€1000) + timing belt at 6 years (€1200) + major 80k service (€500) = ~€3000, A/C clutch failed at 89k km, compressor replacement (€2000), Door locks on the...
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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM 2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) SUV Mileage unknown

Problem: Power Steering

The power steering has a problem. The plastic quality is also a concern, as is the steering ball joint (200?).

Pros: Pleasant SUV
Cons: Plastic quality, Inner steering ball joint (200?)
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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM 2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) SUV Mileage unknown

Problem: ABS

The car is great overall. However, there are some recurring issues: a knocking noise from the trunk (possibly the axle), the electric passenger seat needed repair twice, and the ABS and EPS warning lights have come on twice. The parking light needs replacing about twice a year.

Pros: Very good
Cons: Knocking noise in the rear trunk (axle?), Electric passenger seat (twice), rear trunk noise (axle?), ABS and EPS warning lights (twice), parking light needs replacing twice a year.
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Hyundai Santa Fe II CM 2.2 CRDi (150 Hp) SUV 97,800 km

Very Good - Santa Fe II CM

The Santa Fe II CM is a very comfortable, quiet, and pleasant car to drive. It offers spaciousness for passengers and cargo.

Pros: Very comfortable, Quiet, Pleasant to drive, Spacious
Cons: High fuel consumption on average, Undercarriage noises, not worrying but surprising

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