Hyundai Santafe 2010 Mechanical Problems

basil123 · April 29, 2011

I am planing to by a Hyundai Santafe 2011 brand new 2.2 CRDI Diesel jeep as it is more affordable in the class.But recently I herd that Santafe has lot of mechanical problems and running repairs.Is it true? Any one has experiences.

dincha · April 29, 2011

On 4/29/2011 at 8:12 AM, basil123 said:

I am planing to by a Hyundai Santafe 2011 brand new 2.2 CRDI Diesel jeep as it is more affordable in the class.But recently I herd that Santafe has lot of mechanical problems and running repairs.Is it true? Any one has experiences.

i know one having problems with his power shutters after 2 years. they are not working properly. do you have any ideas of terios, is it worth considering

Supra_Natural · April 29, 2011

On 4/29/2011 at 8:12 AM, basil123 said:

I am planing to by a Hyundai Santafe 2011 brand new 2.2 CRDI Diesel jeep as it is more affordable in the class.But recently I herd that Santafe has lot of mechanical problems and running repairs.Is it true? Any one has experiences.

You heard wrong. It is not true.

RWD · April 29, 2011

its a solid vehicle. i have a friend who owns one. one year and no problems whatsoever.

Ripper · April 30, 2011

yeah..I think Hyundais are giving a good run to it's competitors now...

there reliability issues seems to be in the past and the new design language is kick-ass...

I would stick to either agents or a good mechanic to attend to repairs and even services...

our makabasses can ruin even the best of vehicles and then blame the brand for it...especially when it's a non jap make

once a baas fella told me that korean cars are really bad cos the engine bays can't be pressure washed

basil123 · April 30, 2011

Now it is come with a new R 2.2 engine and a 6 speed tiptronic gear box since 2010 model (same in kia sorento also).It is said that this gearbox is sealed type and need no service(like changing of fluid) for lifelong. Little bit afraid of that.Any comments?

toyota sucks · May 1, 2011

On 4/30/2011 at 8:21 AM, basil123 said:

Now it is come with a new R 2.2 engine and a 6 speed tiptronic gear box since 2010 model (same in kia sorento also).It is said that this gearbox is sealed type and need no service(like changing of fluid) for lifelong. Little bit afraid of that.Any comments?

Go for a manual that problem will be solved

There's a big fuel economy differance between my uncles auto and my manual one (obviously the manual dose more kmpl)

And the power is so much that u can do a 4wheel wheel spin, even while shifting to 2nd gear.

No problems to be reported in my 4 yrs of use. only periodic maintainance at the company.(I don't know what happens if u give it to the local makabas.)

Go for a hyundai, now it is reliable as a toyota or better.