Weaknesses of Santa Fe 2 diesel. New comment

As you know, the Korean auto industry, as a rule, has always been famous for its low price compared to the European auto industry. At least, this is inherent in the first Korean brands and models of cars. And the Hyundai Santa Fe classic was no exception, especially since Santa Fe was one of the first to enter the domestic market. Therefore, during the entire period of operation this car drivers identified a number of weaknesses and frequent breakdowns that each future owner needs to know about before buying.

Specifications

• Power plants: diesel, with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 112 Horse power and a 2.7 liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 173 horsepower;
• Transmission: manual and automatic transmission;
• Full or front-wheel drive;
• Acceleration to 100 km / h: petrol equipment - 11.5 seconds, diesel - 14.9 seconds;
• Max Speed: Gas engine- 182 km / h, diesel - 160 km / h;
• Volume fuel tank- 65 l;
• Fuel consumption: gasoline engine - 11.3 liters, diesel - 9.1 liters per 100 km.

Advantages and Benefits Hyundai Santa Fe Classic

• Salon: spacious, many options for comfort;
• Roomy trunk;
• Four-wheel drive. Confidently keeps on any road even in the winter season;
• Good permeability;
• Reliable and simple engine;
• Not whimsical and not expensive to maintain. The cost of consumables and spare parts is low;
• The automatic transmission works smoothly;
• Good ground clearance, high landing;
• Excellent aerodynamics. In winter, when driving in heavy snow Windshield stays clean without the use of wipers.

Weaknesses Hyundai Santa Fe Classic

• Body;
• Engines;
• timing belt;
• Viscous coupling;
• Spark plug.

Now more…

Most Korean cars have a weak spot in the body. This problem also affected the Santa Fe classic. Paintwork low quality, so chips and scratches quickly appear on the part. Perhaps swelling of the paint in the area of ​​​​the windshield, on the roof. At the same time, the corrosion resistance index is quite good. In places where the paint has peeled off, rust does not appear for a long time.

Another disadvantage of the model are door seals. They are rigid, which makes it difficult to close the opening. You need to make an effort. You can fix the problem. To do this, you need to adjust the lock brackets.

Power plants

Gasoline engines are reliable. With proper maintenance, the first problems with them arise after 150 thousand km. The engine cooling radiator may leak. It is difficult to determine this at an early stage, since it always has liquid in it. Albeit in a minimal amount. In this case, it may not be present in the system. If the problem is not corrected, then the engine is likely to overheat.

Diesel units are capricious. They are very sensitive and do not tolerate the use of low-quality diesel fuel. This leads to rapid wear of the fuel injectors.

First of all, although they assure that its resource is about 100 thousand km, in fact it needs to be changed after about 60-70 thousand km. The second caveat is that it is almost impossible to change it yourself without a whole set of special equipment. Therefore, basically the owners of the Hyundai Santa Fe entrust this operation to car service specialists who know how to do it. And the third nuance is that replacing the timing belt will require no small financial costs. Therefore, when buying, it is important to know about this and check the condition of the belt is a must. It must be remembered that a broken belt will result in a very significant financial cost for the future owner to repair the engine.

In this case, we will talk about the nuances of buying cars with automatic transmission and manual transmission. When buying a car with automatic transmission, it is important to know where the car was brought from and whose assembly. If the assembly is American, then it is important to understand that quite a lot of imported cars have twisted mileage, and accordingly real resource Automatic transmission may be coming to an end. About cars with manual transmission, we can say that the box itself is not a weak point, but the clutch is rather weak. In most cases, the clutch did not “survive” even up to 20 thousand km. Therefore, in any case, depending on which gearbox is installed on the car, it is important to make a test drive on it and listen and feel how the car behaves when shifting gears.

When buying a Hyundai Santa Fe, it is important to pay attention to the inclusion all-wheel drive, for which the viscous coupling is responsible. If the car has been subjected to frequent slippage in the mud, then it is likely that its resource has been significantly reduced. Or the clutch could simply “die” altogether. Therefore, it is necessary to check this, and also to know that replacing a viscous coupling is not a cheap matter.

Spark plug.

Although not one of the most expensive replacement operations, spark plugs do need to be replaced. Of course, this is due to the low quality of the fuel ( diesel engines Santa Fe also suffer from this) and besides, it is worth saying that this trouble can be found on most cars of other makes and models. But it doesn't hurt to check the condition of the candles before buying.

In addition to all of the above, you can also indicate what to look for when buying, but this is not weak side(struts, bearings, anthers, levers, etc.), but most likely needs to be replaced due to its limited resource, as on other cars. Or maybe even a consumable item.

The main disadvantages of the Hyundai Santa Fe Classic

1. Weak head light;
2. Interior plastic scratches easily;
3. Rigid suspension;
4. Long warm-up of the cabin in cold weather;
5. Low dynamics;
6. Fuel consumption does not correspond to the declared;
7. Ergonomic flaws.

Outcome.
In conclusion, we can say that the first generation Hyundai Santa Fe is worth the money. The main thing before buying is to analyze and decide with which engine and gearbox to buy a car. IN ideal will in any case not spare money and diagnose and inspect the car in a reputable car service.

P.S.: Dear current and future owners, write below in the comments about frequent breakdowns and shortcomings of this car model, identified and noticed during operation.

Weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of the Hyundai Santa Fe Classic was last modified: October 21st, 2019 by Administrator

25.12.2017

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a popular mid-size crossover with good equipment and good off-road performance for relatively little money. This generation of the model significantly surpasses its predecessor in all components: the car has become noticeably larger, more elegant, more solid and has richer equipment. Thanks to this, Santa Fe 2 was in unprecedented demand, and, according to many European automotive analytical publications, this car was in the top ten best cars in this segment. But how things are today with the reliability of this car and what surprises it can present, now we’ll try to figure it out.

Specifications

Car class - J (crossover);

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm - 4675 x 1890 x 1725;

Wheelbase, mm - 2700;

Tire size - 237/65 R17;

Fuel tank volume, l - 65;

Curb weight, kg - 1648;

Gross weight, kg - 2240;

Trunk capacity, l - 469 (1473).

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The most common Hyundai Santa Fe 2 malfunctions

Problem areas of the body:

Paintwork- water-based acrylic paint was used to paint the body, because of this, scratches and chips appear on the body even from a slight mechanical impact. by the most trouble spot is the roof - the paint swells, the same problem occurs around the windshield.

Body corrosion resistance – Hyundai body Santa Fe 2 is not prone to corrosion, problems can only arise if the car has not been restored after an accident in artisanal conditions.

Door seals- quite rigid, so on many instances the doors close with little effort.

Heated wipers- V very coldy it is better to refuse to use heated wipers, as with a sharp temperature drop, the windshield may burst.

Optics– Condensation collects in the optics after washing, rain, and also during temperature changes.

Weaknesses of power units

Engines running on gasoline are reliable and have a good resource - 350-400 thousand km, but are demanding on the quality and replacement interval of fuel and lubricants. It is recommended to change the oil and filters every 10-12 thousand km. Among the common malfunctions, one can note the unreliability of the starter, the leakage of the front crankshaft oil seal and the oil pan seal.

For a 2.7 engine liters, ignition coils are considered a weak point, their resource rarely reaches 100,000 km. For cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km, the cooling system requires special attention - leaks appear in the cooling radiator. It would seem that the breakdown is not significant, if not for one thing. The expansion tank has one feature - it always contains a small amount of coolant, even when there is practically no coolant left in the system, because of this there is a high probability of engine overheating with all the ensuing consequences. To minimize risks, try to keep the liquid level above average at all times. At 200-250 thousand kilometers, the catalyst will have to be replaced. After 300,000 km, oil consumption increases on many copies.

Motor 2.4 began to install after restyling in 2010. A more modern power unit is demanding on the quality of fuel, and saving on it will quickly lead to the replacement of the catalyst. Otherwise, the engine provides the most trouble-free operation of the car, but subject to careful attitude, use quality oil, petrol and regular Maintenance. The starter is considered the most problematic place here - in winter the bendix often jams (does not disengage from the flywheel). Temporarily solving the problem will help 2-3 forced engine stops. The power unit uses a system for changing the valve timing on both shafts and there are no hydraulic compensators, in connection with this, when the engine is running, extraneous sounds- noises and knocks.

Diesel internal combustion engines

Diesels are less reliable and can bring a lot of surprises. The most problematic place here is fuel equipment - it is poorly adapted to our realities and painfully endures the use of low-quality fuel. Possible problems: premature failure of injectors, EGR valve injection pump, particulate filter. If you use high-quality diesel fuel, the first problems with fuel equipment begin after 150,000 km of run. With the advent of cold weather, the fuel pressure regulator begins to mope, the main signs of its malfunction are on idling a loud chirping comes from under the hood.

Crankshaft pulley and damper clutch- often fails at a fairly low mileage - 80-100 thousand km.

The rod of the vacuum regulator of the position of the turbine blades- after 120,000 km of run, it may begin to wedge. If there is a problem, the boost pipe at the inlet to the intercooler constantly flies.

Glow plugs- on average, 80-90 thousand km go, but their replacement can turn into an expensive repair. The fact is that when replacing candles in 50% of cases they break off, and in order to remove the fragments of the candle, you have to remove the cylinder head, so this operation is best entrusted to professionals. Closer to 150,000 km, the glow plug relay needs to be replaced.

cylinder head gasket- on cars whose mileage has exceeded 180-200 thousand km, as a rule, it needs to be replaced. Symptoms - oil leaks appear on the engine.

Coupling injection pump- may require repair on a run of 150-200 thousand km. Symptoms - there is a knock from under the hood. The same symptoms may appear if the drive belt tensioner is malfunctioning.

Problem areas of the transmission

In general, the transmission is reliable and rarely bothers its owners with breakdowns, but a couple of weak points, nevertheless, were identified. The main problem of all types of transmission is the weak bearing of the right axle shaft, its resource is less than 150,000 km. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that when the bearing is destroyed, the wear of the splined joint of the inner and outer axle shafts is accelerated.

Mechanics- the main ailment of this type of transmission is the leakage of the axle shaft seals. On diesel versions of a car, the dual-mass flywheel is often worried, its average resource is only 120-130 thousand km, despite the fact that replacement is expensive. The clutch serves 120-150 thousand km, with an aggressive driving style, clutch replacement may be required even after 90,000 km.

automatic transmission- has an unpleasant operational feature - jerks (shocks) when shifting gears. Changing the oil helps to temporarily improve the operation of the transmission, therefore, many change it every 30-50 thousand km. Of the common ailments, a weak lever position switch can be noted, on many copies it was changed at a range of 70-90 thousand km.

Four-wheel drive

implemented using a multi-plate friction clutch. This node is reliable, but is afraid of heavy loads (frequent slippage). Unlike other models, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 has a repairable clutch, and, in case of any trouble, you will not have to shell out unrealistic amounts for the purchase of a new unit (on average, they ask for 200-300 USD for repairing the clutch). To diagnose the state of the clutch, it is necessary to drive a car with the wheels completely turned out, if jerks (shocks), shocks, etc. are felt at this time, most likely the clutch needs repair.

Common faults:

• Cover leak rear gear and rear gear seal- appears on a run of 80-100 thousand km.
• Outboard bearing cardan shaft - fails after 100,000 km of run.
• Elastic driveshaft couplings- go up to 150,000 km.

Suspension resource Hyundai Santa Fe 2

If you like comfortable driving in a car, then the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 will disappoint you a little, as the suspension is quite stiff here, and the car shakes slightly when driving on a bad road. Good handling can compensate for this trouble.

Suspension consumable resource:

• Thrust bearings - go up to 80,000 km, but can creak even after 40,000 km.
• Shock absorbers - on pre-styling versions, their resource was limited - 50-70 thousand kilometers, in 2010 the part was modernized, as a result of which their resource increased to 100,000 km.
• Wheel bearings - go relatively little - 60-70 thousand km. Over time, the hub nut may begin to unscrew (clicks appear when starting to move). Only replacing the nut will solve the problem.
• Stabilizer struts - 40-60 thousand km - front, 70-80 thousand km - rear.
• Stabilizer bushings - serve for a long time, up to 100,000 km, but to replace them, you will have to lower the subframe.
• Shock absorbers with variable stiffness - installed on 7-seater versions, this part costs several times more than usual, besides, their resource is only 70-90 thousand km, so many owners change them to standard shock absorbers paired with stiffer springs .
• Ball bearings - go up to 120,000 km.
• Silent blocks of levers - 130-150 thousand km.
• Multi-link - often does not require intervention up to 150,000 km.

Steering and brakes:

steering rack- on many copies it does not cause problems up to 100,000 km of run, after repair it can knock after 20,000 km of run. The main malfunctions are the right bushing and oil seals.

brakes reliable, but requires periodic maintenance - lubrication of the guide calipers is required, if this is not done, over time, they develop wear and they begin to rattle (most often the rear ones). There may also be problems with the brake light on/off switch.

Salon and electrics

The interior is made of good materials, but there are still a couple of nuances here. The most problematic place in the cabin is the steering wheel sheath - it will climb over time. You can also note the creakiness and poor wear resistance of plastic elements - they are quickly covered with scratches. The electronics are reliable, but some equipment fails from time to time. Most of all, the owners blame the “glitches” in the work of multimedia - it reboots, the display may also turn off spontaneously. On machines with a mileage of more than 150,000 km, the motor for the drive of the climate system dampers and the stove fan may fail.

What is the result:

Really decent car cross-country ability which will more than justify the money spent on it. Despite the middle age of the car and the considerable mileage of most of the specimens, in general this model can be described as a very reliable, fairly economical and versatile car.

If you have experience in operating this car model, please tell us what problems and difficulties you had to face. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

A second-hand third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has almost no problems, but those that are can be very upsetting for the owner. The secret of trouble-free operation - in timely maintenance

In 2002 On the way to the Moscow Motor Show, I got into a conversation with a man who came specially for Hyundai Santa Fe from Ufa. Frankly, I was surprised by his choice. Buy a crossover for the Urals when the market is full of real SUVs, when the LR Defender still costs 29,000 USD, and the Niva - 4,000? Who might need a Hyundai Santa Fe by Mitsubishi price Pajero? The answer was stunningly simple: it is reliable, we need it for every day, and our off-road conditions are still such that not every ZIL with the Urals has time to return home before dark ... This visual triumph of common sense slightly shook my unconditional faith in the frame, bridges and atmospheric diesel, forcing a different angle to look at the proliferating ranks of crossovers. Since then, there have been three Generation Santa Fe (the current one has been produced since 2012). Another shift will happen this year Santa sales Fe New will start in the spring of 2018. Has it retained its original quality? This is what we will talk about, taking the last, third, generation of the crossover as an example.

FEED WELL

On Russian market Hyundai Santa Fe was sold with two engines: a 2.4-liter petrol and a 2.2-liter diesel. Both motors are very reliable, and their popularity is about the same, but it depends heavily on the region. In both capitals and the western part of the country, an economical and high-torque diesel is preferred, but the farther to the north and east, the more popular is a comfortable and “warm” gasoline engine. Diesel power is 197 hp, its index is D4HP, it is a chain, sixteen-valve, equipped with a turbine and a direct fuel injection system.

Santa Fe 3 is Hyundai new generations: comfortable, elegant and expensive

The diesel has two main problems, and both are related to the fuel supply system. By about 150–200 thousand mileage, parts of a high-pressure multi-plunger pump begin to wear out. Its peculiarity is that the rotating parts are made of a harder alloy than the body, and over time, the fixed parts begin to wear out intensively. It is difficult to say unequivocally what it depends on ... Whether it is the increased ash content of low-quality fuel, or the wrong additives, but the fact remains: about every fifth car that comes to the service with a burning " check engine", gets to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. This pleasure is expensive - along with the work, a malfunction will cost at least 50,000 rubles, and in fact, the nozzles also suffer, because the chips clog them too. Moreover, it is pointless to change the plunger pair, it's not just about her. Injectors ‑  are the next most expensive but not the most common problem. They are piezoelectric, very fast and accurate, but will not tolerate dirty fuel. Even if everything is in order with the high-pressure fuel pump, you can get to replace the injectors using the services of unscrupulous tankers. Each costs about 30,000 for OEMs and about 15,000 for "packers". Such injectors are not subject to repair. The timing drive is very reliable and on most sold on secondary market diesel cars just about to be replaced. And increased noise indicates elementary mechanical wear of dampers and rollers. The kit is inexpensive, you can find it for 12,000 rubles. Rarely, but it happens that it pierces the head gasket. The cost of repairs is extremely individual, but you should not count on less than 30,000 rubles. If you have to change the head, then 130,000 rubles will be asked for the original assembly. The turbine regularly nurses its resource of 250,000 km only for those owners who were in no hurry to turn off the engine after high speeds and did not press the pedal to the floor on a cold engine. If you save on oil, then you should prepare at least 25,000 rubles for a rebuilt turbocharger. More often the rod turns sour, turning the turbine stator blades. A sign is a branch pipe flying off during regassing. They say that in eight cases out of ten, the usual “Vedashka” helps ...

There are five- and seven-seater versions of the crossover. Third row for teenagers

The gasoline engine almost does not cause problems to the owner, calmly nursing 300-350 thousand without serious interventions, and with regular maintenance and good oil nothing prevents him from working further. It pulls well from the bottom, despite the sixteen-valve technology. This engine was put on a lot of Hyundai and KIA cars, including the main donor of the platform, the Sonata sedan. Some headaches can be caused by ignition coil failures. It is clear that this happens at the most inopportune moment and more often with parts bought anywhere. The original ones go for a long time, but do not like water, so puddles must be driven carefully. Fortunately, they are relatively inexpensive - 800-1000 rubles apiece. The rest of the troubles are standard for any modern engine: the nozzles are afraid of dirt and water in the fuel, the throttle assembly is slag from the ventilation system, attachments are the stretched belts, and the fuel tank is the failure of the transfer pump. In short, a good, reliable motor.

FOLLOW THE ROAD

The condition of the chassis and suspension of any crossover is three-quarters dependent on driving style and a quarter on the quality of service and design features. Frequent problem all modern cars on our roads - rapid wear of bushings and stabilizer struts - typical for Santa Fe. The cost of parts and their replacement is low. The front suspension is MacPherson, it may have knocks of support bearings for 3,000 rubles and ball bearings, which can be pressed out in specialized services and changed separately from the levers for six thousand. Rubber-metal lever blocks are very massive (especially the front), and they go for a long time. The characteristic problem of the second generation Santa Fe - a knocking steering rack and frequent failure of the right tip in the third generation was corrected, and if a problem occurs, it means that the boot is torn or there is a power steering fluid leak. Both are easy to avoid if you do not skip scheduled maintenance. The most costly problem of the front suspension is premature wear of the wheel bearing, which changes with the hub assembly, by the way, just like the rear one, but this happens extremely rarely there. The hub is expensive, you need to change two at once, and to replace it you will have to disassemble the entire suspension. As a result, your budget will lose twenty thousand. And the reason may be careless driving on bad roads, too deep puddles and neglect of washing after muddy routes.

IN rear suspension also the first to “die” are stabilizers of 600 rubles each, then shock absorbers of 3,500 rubles each and, most importantly, the bolts that regulate the collapse and which are fastened tightly turn sour lower arms. On machines with automatic transmission, and most of them, the parking brake, which works separately from the main braking system, corrodes and loses its mobility. They should certainly be used, not limited to the "Parking" mode. Both suspensions are mounted on a subframe, which increases the strength of these units and reduces vibration noise transmitted to the body from the road surface.

28.10.2017

(Hyundai Santa Fe) is a mid-size crossover developed by Korean by Hyundai. To date, the main players in the mid-size crossover segment are the Japanese and Europeans. But Korean manufacturers keep a little aloof, stating that this was originally intended. Their products, they say, are designed for customers who do not pursue frills in design and new technological solutions, but choose a car for its reliability and practicality. But how reliable, in fact, was the Hyundai Santa Fe 2, and whether it is worth buying this car in a used condition, now let's try to find out.

A bit of history:

The Hyundai Santa Fe was introduced to the public in early 2000 at the Detroit auto show. At the end of the same year, sales of this model started on the American market. The car was named after the capital of the US state of New Mexico. In Spanish, "Santa Fe" means "Holy Faith". Hyundai Santa Fe was the first crossover produced by the Korean company Hyundai. The car has a common platform with HYUNDAI Sonata. For all the time, several facelifts have been carried out, during which the following have been changed: the radiator grille, front and rear optics, bumper design and rims. Cars were assembled in three countries - South Korea, Russia and Turkey. Officially, the production of the first generation of the model ended in 2006, despite this, this model continued to be produced at the Taganrog Automobile Plant under the name Santa Fe Classic until 2012.

The debut of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 took place in 2006 at the North American Auto Show. In April of the same year, serial assembly of the car began. Unlike its predecessor, the novelty became noticeably larger and no longer had fanciful body lines and goggle-eyed headlights - the car had more familiar, as for crossovers, body shapes and more modern optics. Also, the changes affected the interior decoration - the front panel, instrument panel and steering wheel have changed. Like the previous model, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is built on a common platform with the Sonata. In 2010, the model underwent restyling, during which the radiator grille, optics, and the design of alloy wheels were changed. Also, the changes affected the interior - a multifunction steering wheel, a wireless Bluetooth headset, wood trim, a touch screen navigation system with a rear backup camera, instruments received a new font and a different backlight color (blue).

Original glow plugs can last up to 100 thousand km. For spark plug replacement, contact specialized service, since, according to statistics, in almost 50% of cases, when trying to replace candles, they break off. To remove the remains of a broken candle, you will have to remove the engine block head. After 150,000 km, the glow plug relay fails. Another problematic place is the crankshaft pulley with a damper clutch, which can fail even on cars with low mileage, after 80-100 thousand km. With a run of more than 120,000 km, the rod of the vacuum regulator for the position of the blades in the turbine may begin to wedge. Symptoms - the boost pipe flies at the inlet to the intercooler. At the same time, the turbine is quite hardy and can last up to 200,000 km. After 180 thousand km, an oil leak appears on many copies, the reason is that it breaks through the cylinder head gasket.

Transmission

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 was equipped with two types of gearboxes - mechanics and automatic. Both transmissions are quite reliable, but not flawless. So, for example, in mechanics installed in tandem with a turbodiesel, often, after 80-100 km, a two-mass flywheel fails. Also, to the disadvantages of mechanics can be attributed leaks of the oil seals of the axle shafts. One of the most common problems with the machine is jolts (jerks) when shifting gears. The peculiarity of this disease is that it is almost impossible to eliminate it technically. The only thing that can temporarily improve the operation of the box is changing the oil in the automatic transmission. On some specimens, after 50-70 thousand kilometers, it was necessary to change the lever position switch. A typical problem that occurs on both gearboxes is premature wear of the right axle shaft bearing. ( as a rule, the disease manifests itself on a run of 100-120 km). If the problem is not corrected in a timely manner, the wear of the spline connection of the inner and outer parts of the axle shaft will accelerate in the future.

More than 50% of the representatives of this model, presented in the secondary market, are equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive system is implemented using a multi-plate friction clutch, which is controlled by electronics. The coupling, in principle, is reliable, but is afraid of overheating ( frequent slippage should be avoided). One of the advantages of the clutch is that it is repairable, and if it fails, you will not have to pay more than $ 1,000 for a new one. As a rule, they ask for 100-200 USD for the restoration of the mufti. The main symptoms of a node malfunction will be kicks, jolts and bumps while driving with the wheels completely turned out. In the all-wheel drive system, the following most often fail: rear gearbox cover (starts to leak after 80,000 km), rear gearbox oil seal, propeller shaft outboard bearing (serve 120-150 thousand km), elastic couplings of the propeller shaft (replacement after 150,000 km is required ).

Reliability running Hyundai Santa Fe 2

The car is equipped independent suspension: front - MacPherson, rear - "multi-link". The suspension of Santa Fe 2 is harsh, because of this, while driving on rough roads, the car shakes a little. In the front suspension, support bearings most often bother, they can creak after 40-60 thousand km. The shock absorbers began to leak after 30-50 thousand km, in 2010 the manufacturer finalized the part, thereby increasing the service life to 80-100 thousand km. On cars of the first years of production, wheel bearings are not famous for their reliability either, in most cases their resource is 50-70 thousand km (they change as an assembly with the hub). If, at the beginning of the movement, clicks are heard, the culprit, most often, is the hub nut. The nut needs to be replaced, as tightening fixes the problem for a while.

Front stabilizer struts go up to 50,000 km, rear - up to 70,000 km. The bushings serve 50-80 thousand km, in order to replace them, it is necessary to lower the subframe. In the 7-local version installed rear shock absorbers with the possibility of changing stiffness, they are rented out after 70-80 thousand km, but they cost several times more than usual ones, therefore, many owners changed them to ordinary shock absorbers paired with stiffer springs. The remaining suspension elements run more than 100,000 km: ball bearings - 100-120 thousand km, silent blocks - 120-150 thousand km, multi-link elements - up to 150,000 km.

In the steering system, the weak point is steering rack, in most cases, a knock in the rail appears closer to 100,000 km, but there were times when it needed repairs after 20-30 thousand km. As a rule, the rail fails due to wear of the right bushing, and leaking oil seals may also be the reason for early repair. Brake system generally reliable, but, on some specimens, over time, the brake light on / off limit switch failed. In most cases, the problem was fixed under warranty. Many owners of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 note the appearance of a knock in the rear calipers, in order to avoid problems, it is necessary to periodically lubricate the caliper guides.

Salon

The quality of finishing materials is not bad, despite this, there are still a couple of weak points here. Steering wheel- the paint is quickly wiped off the leather trim. The problem is solved by re-painting or. Plastic - easily scratched and creaks in the cold season. There are also complaints about the reliability of the interior electrical equipment. The proprietary audio system received the most criticism - “glitches” appear (the display turns off spontaneously, reboots, etc.). On a car with a mileage of more than 150,000 km, the damper drive motor often fails air conditioner, which is responsible for the distribution of flows.

Outcome:

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a large and roomy car for ordinary people who do not need luxury and other "show-offs". Operating experience has shown that this is a reliable and inexpensive car to maintain, which feels confident not only on the track, but also far beyond its borders. Like most cars, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is not without minor flaws, but unlike many competitors, they do not require large investments to eliminate them.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

One of the clearest examples of "people's love" is the Hyundai brand, in particular one of its best models of "off-road profile" with the name "Santa Fe", the third generation of which was presented two years ago in New York. The premiere was remembered by the fact that the manufacturers presented two versions of the model at once in various body styles: five- and seven-seater.

The updated car was to the taste of motorists, just like the previous generations of the model, produced since 2000. Interesting fact: since the beginning of its existence, the total circulation of the model has amounted to more than 2.5 million copies, of which more than 350 thousand have “taken root” in European countries.

Updated Santa 2012/13 for Russian consumers model year It is offered with several types of engines:

• gasoline 2.4-liter 175-horsepower power unit, supplemented by mechanical or automatic transfer boxes with 6 ranges;
• diesel 2.2-liter 197-horsepower CRDi version, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission with 6 steps.

Modification in the body for 7 seats, dubbed "Family", is available in a single variation, including a gasoline engine and "automatic".

In the two years that have passed since the presentation of the third generation of the model, the motorists of our country have developed their own idea of ​​what is good and what is bad about this car.

Body part: advantages and comments

And first positive feedback deserved the design decision of the car, which many chose precisely because of its appearance. Santa Fe of the new generation, indeed, looks quite impressive and solid due to the use of faceted, clearly defined headlights, as well as the original false radiator grille equipped with spectacular cross bars, and a massive bumper, which houses large fog lights in its front part.

The rear view is also quite pleasant and pretty. Here you can see a huge door luggage compartment, smoothly turning into a "muscular" bumper, complemented by trapezoidal tips of the exhaust system and a large amount of unpainted plastic in the lower part, thanks to which the car has an even more expressive, charismatic appearance.

However, all this is more of a lyric, and if you go directly to the assessment of the car from the point of view of its body part, then, in addition to exclamations of admiration and delight, you can also hear some critical remarks made in his address, for example:

• deterioration in visibility due to the very wide front pillars of the car;
• the abundance of attachments, emphasizing the "off-road nature" of the model, makes it a bit noisy when moving through obstacles and bumps;
• the efficiency of high beam headlights is clearly not enough, which creates certain inconveniences when traveling in the evening;
• lack of a separate headlight washer, only with glass;
• insufficient clearance.

Although, of course, these "shortcomings" can hardly be called significant, so appearance The restyled version of the Santa Fe 2012/13 model year deserves a completely objective and “correct” “five”.

The basis of internal comfort and identified "problems"

By the way, his salon also does not cause any serious nit-picking and complaints. And, the first thing that the owners of this car note is its spaciousness, which allows it to be successfully used as a "convenient vehicle for family use. The design of the driver and passenger seats is quite comfortable. For this reason, even on long trips, you do not experience much stress and discomfort from being behind the wheel.

Regarding the soundproofing characteristics of the model, most of its owners also spoke positively, which adds "another plus sign" in favor of the 3rd generation Santa.

The pleasant texture of the leather used for interior trim and the quality of its firmware are also pleasing. Everything looks very neat, without noticeable flaws and bumps. A clear advantage of the car can also be called the presence of a capacious and spacious trunk that can accommodate fairly large and large loads.

Of course, certain shortcomings were also found in the interior of the car, for example:

• inconvenient location of the ignition switch, to get into which you need to bend over;
• slow heated seats;
• imbalance of light and sound electrical settings, which sometimes start to “fail” for no apparent reason;
• not very good quality of the hands-free function;
• the inability to adjust the volume of music when reverse gear is engaged;
• old maps in the navigator;
• insufficient number of equalizer settings in musical equipment;
• incorrect translation into Russian of some words (for example, CENTER is written here as CETHER).

Features of technical equipment and car handling

The technical characteristics of the Hyundai Santa Fe are quite consistent with the level and class of the car. As mentioned earlier, in our country you can purchase modifications with two options power plants: 2.2-liter diesel and 2.4-petrol engine.

Wherein diesel version deserved the highest ratings from its owners, who described this engine as "reliable" and "economical". According to some of them, the average fuel consumption of this car is about 8.0 liters per 100 km. As for its gasoline "colleague", it is distinguished by some slowness, which is manifested by the appearance of a kind of "stopper" when you press the gas pedal. But, if you drive calmly enough and carefully, there is no need to talk about this problem.

By the way, one of the undoubted advantages of the model can be called its "omnivorous" and undemanding to the quality of the fuel used. The only problem that may arise in this case is a decrease in its dynamics and “briskness”.

Among the "controversial issues" associated with driving a car, some motorists note its insufficient dynamics, due to which it is necessary to plan maneuvers in advance, especially in the suburban cycle and with a fully loaded car. So, it makes sense for fans of active and dynamic driving to choose a diesel version with an automatic transmission. True, the "automatic" has a peculiar feature. Picking up speed of about 50 km / h, he seems to “think about it”, after which he suddenly starts to accelerate, which is why it is better to prefer manual gear shifting when overtaking.

TO mechanical box transfers were also not made special claims. Santa Owners Fe noted the clarity and coherence of its work, drawing attention to the tight inclusion of first gear.

The quality of the suspension was considered “average” by the opinion of the majority of motorists due to the insufficient strength and balance of its racks. On pavement not very good quality, there is a loss of communication between the steering and the clutch. And, if the car goes through small irregularities on the “five”, then on more serious obstacles there is a noticeable shaking, which does not add to the pleasant sensations from driving a car.

In general, it is better not to forget that, even with all its eccentric off-road appearance Hyundai Santa Fe does not feel confident enough off-road. Moreover, in winter, on a slippery road, it is quite adequate and predictable, but crossing an obstacle in the form of a pile of rubble on the road may not end very fun for him.

We add that the brakes of the car are quite nothing to themselves, and, as a rule, there are no special problems with them. And, in general, there are no special complaints about the controllability and reliability of the model.

General impression of the model

We note right away that, despite small flaws and the presence of “weak points” (although who doesn’t have them), this car is a quite worthy example of a vehicle for the whole family, which, attracting attention, will create the “right image” for its owner. ". The only "but" in the process of buying it may not be a very low cost. However, if you want to get something of really high quality, you should not exchange for "cheapness", right? ..