25.12.2017

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a popular mid-size crossover with good equipment and good off-road qualities 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 are things going with reliability today? this car and what surprises it can present, now we will 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;

Volume fuel tank, l – 65;

Curb weight, kg - 1648;

Gross weight, kg - 2240;

Trunk capacity, l - 469 (1473).

Complete sets until 2010– GLS 01E (02E, 03E, 04E, 05E, 06E), GLS 06Ef, GL CM01e, GLS H-Matic Supreme, GLS H-Matic CM11ec, GLS H-Matic CM12ec; after– Base, Elegance+Navi, Comfort, Style, Style+Navi.

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- in very coldy it is better to refuse to use heated wipers, since with a sharp temperature drop 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. 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, the use of high-quality oil, gasoline 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. On the power unit a system for changing the valve timing was used 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 injector failure, 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 weaknesses, however, have been 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 the diesel versions a car is often worried about a dual-mass flywheel, 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 2 will disappoint you a little, because here the suspension is quite stiff, and when driving on a bad road, the car shakes slightly. 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-seat 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 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:

A truly worthy car with increased 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.

30.12.2017

The Hyundai Santa Fe 2 car was first presented to the public back in 2006 at the North American Auto Show, which has international status. The second generation of the model is very different from the first, fans of the brand noted the merits of the new exterior, more suitable for the crossover, as well as the improvement in technical characteristics. The first cars of this generation were assembled exclusively on the line of the Montgomery plant in the USA. Since 2009, production has been established in the Czech Republic. At the same time, already in 2007, the model appeared in Europe with minor changes. Its popularity grew rapidly, and the car began to be considered one of the best in its class. At the same time, it became the second most popular crossover in Russia. In 2010, the model was restyled, during which it became frankly more beautiful, luxurious and modern.

Exterior Hyundai Santa Fe 2

At 4.66 meters long and 1.89 meters wide, the second generation Santa Fe has a ground clearance of 20 cm. From the beginning to the end of the release, its exterior changed slightly, but some main differences from models of other generations can be distinguished.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2

It is worth paying attention to the consequences of the latest facelift:

• new bumper
• false radiator grille in body color
• fog lamp bezel
• new roof rails

At the same time, 18-inch wheels with a dynamic pattern look luxurious, and smooth lines without sharp breaks and simple shapes look very stylish. The decision can be called a classic, and this is an important design move to maintain the popularity of the car. After restyling in 2010, chrome taillights appeared.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 interior

SUVs Santa Fe 2 have a fairly standard interior, attractive and comfortable. All the main details are typical for cars of this class, and visually you can catch your eye only on the dashboard with three large round indicator windows. Visually, the speedometer scale stands out the most.

The top package has:

• Leather trim
• Cooled box in the driver's armrest
• Light sensor

The model is equipped automatic regulator front seat positions with 8 position variations. An interesting option was a rear-view camera with a display in the mirror. Several versions have audio systems with a steering wheel remote control, ABC systems and climate control with an air ionization function. The steering wheel is beautiful, has a metal decor. Dark wood paneling enhances the overall style of the machine. And the fonts of the dials, the shade of the backlight have changed compared to the first generation. There is a wireless Bluetooth headset that makes control more comfortable.

Users note the quality of seat heating - the option is really comfortable and easy to adjust. The car is equipped with an immobilizer, central locking and engine start button, as well as the possibility of safe access to the cabin without a key. However, almost all of the listed parameters vary depending on the configuration.

Specifications

Gasoline engines demonstrate a very high degree of reliability, and with a run of 100 thousand km, in most cases no repairs are required except scheduled maintenance. Hyundai Santa Fe 2 diesel is somewhat more demanding, but most problems occur after using low-quality fuel.

Dashboard Hyundai Santa Fe 2

A technical novelty was the BW Toque Management system, which is responsible for transmitting torque to the axle rear wheels when slipping the front. In this case, the rear axle turns 10% faster than the front axle, which improves the vehicle's ability to overcome difficult sections of the road without loss. This eliminates the body roll problem that was present in the previous model.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 s gasoline engine have reliable gearboxes of both types. Their uninterrupted operation resource is 100-150 thousand km, then minor problems may arise that do not affect the operation of the unit. Gearboxes are five- and six-speed, the transition is smooth. On the mechanics, the panel is supplemented with a gearshift indicator, giving a hint in economy mode fuel consumption.
The maximum real speed of the car, at which the ride will still be pleasant, is 170 km / h, while fuel consumption varies from 6.4 to 11 liters per 100 km. At the same time, the soft and rather energy-intensive suspension makes driving on the road of almost any quality comfortable.

Pleasant trifles"

Improved interior soundproofing. ESC stability control installed. Tire pressure monitoring is available. For our latitudes, the good news was the heated wipers. Almost all configurations have heated windows.

The mid-size crossover class has been the fastest growing and most sought-after class in the automotive world for the past two decades. left the assembly line in 2000 in a timely manner, and the ratio of functionality and price turned out to be so competent and thoughtful, in terms of caring for a potential buyer and his passengers, that the American owners immediately fell in love with the model.

For the first six years, the crossover was sold only in the North American market and in Australia, recording an increase in demand every year.

2nd generation (01.2006 - 08.2012)

Belongs to the class of compact crossovers. From the second generation, the dimensions and ground clearance enlarged to a medium size SUV. The car has become not only larger and more solid, but more powerful and with more options at hand, and its design is becoming less conservative. Moreover, as with the previous generation, the manufacturer annually brings something fresh and useful, which further fuels interest in the car.

The Korean crossover set a world record for fuel efficiency among classmates.

The new car eliminated the body roll that was noted on the earlier model and improved the soundproofing of the cabin. For several years in a row in Russia, the Hyundai Santa Fe II became the second in sales after the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Specifications

Hyundai Santa Fe II is built on the platform of the front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata. The base of the sedan makes a comfortable ride for the driver and all passengers, even in long journey. And the ground clearance, which has grown by 20 mm, is now 203 mm, which allows you to more confidently pass in conditions of slight off-road. Front suspension design - McPherson struts, rear - independent multi-link. The suspension is a little stiff to ride, which makes the car shake on rough roads while driving.

power unit

Engines in Russia are represented by petrol 2.4 liters (174 hp), 2.7 (189 hp) and diesel unit CRDi 2.2 (197 hp) Gasoline engines, thoroughly studied, simple, understandable, reliable. They do not cause problems with proper care, it is recommended to change the oil and filters every 10 - 12 thousand km and up to overhaul work like a clock 350 - 400 thousand km, and the oil level does not change even by a millimeter.


by the most optimal motor for Hyundai Santa Fe 2, in terms of dynamics, consumption and reliability, V6 (2.7 liters) is considered. It is also installed on the Hyundai Sonata and some other models of the concern, as well as on cars of other brands. Originally from the 90s, it first belonged to Mitsubishi, and after some transformations ended up here.
Engines on diesel fuel more capricious, but most of their ailments are associated with low-quality diesel, the first thing that fails is fuel injectors.

Transmission

The 2nd generation Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a 4-speed and 5-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual (since 2010, a 6-speed automatic). Very high quality boxes with 5 speeds, especially the automatic, as can be judged by the speed. So, at 80 km / h 1500 rpm, 108 - 2000, 120 - 2200. And this is in fifth gear. On the dashboard each mode corresponds to the letters - P, N, D, R. It is possible to change gears manually, in position D, move the lever to the right, the operating speed indicator from 1 to 5 will appear on the panel. auto mode on the manual and back can be in motion at any speed or in place, giving you full control over the speeds.


Santa Fe II in the base is equipped with a system all-wheel drive. Under normal highway driving conditions, the car is mono-drive, 100% of traction is distributed to the front axle. In the event of slipping of one of the wheels, 50% of the torque is distributed to rear wheels. 4WD Lock mode is activated automatically when the speed drops below 30 km/h and turns off after 30 km/h. This allows you to overcome snowdrifts and mud, which cannot be overcome on one drive.

Exterior and interior

Heavy, large (4660 x 1890 x 1760 mm, wheelbase 2700 mm) Hyundai Santa Fe 2 looks solid and powerful for its time. Smooth lines and body shape have become familiar to crossovers. The strength of the crossover is emphasized by massive sides, a large radiator grille, expressive wheel arches, Asian head optics and two exhaust pipes in the form of a trapezoid.


The interior also has a lot of new things: the instrument panel uses blue instead of green backlighting, the steering wheel has been replaced with a four-spoke one (after the three-spoke one), the center console places air ducts on the sides (previously on top).
The maximum equipment is offered in high quality perforated leather. But the basic velor looks great, practical in operation. Driver's and front passenger's seat with lateral support, electrically adjustable. Rear sofa - comfortable for three adult passengers, there is a wide armrest with cup holders. The backrest is angle adjustable.


Wheel with the radio control buttons, wireless communication control buttons displayed on it, it allows you not to be distracted from driving and is located at an ideal distance from the dashboard. The steering wheel is adjustable in height and that's enough. The trunk of the 2nd generation of Santa is even larger than the previous one - 774 liters, and with the back of the second row folded into a flat floor, the volume increases to 2274 liters.

Restyling 2010

As a result of the changes, the crossover has a new radiator grille with body-colored elements vertically and horizontally, and chrome-plated rear lights. The car received a 6-speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth, multimedia system control on the steering wheel, wood trim, all the icons on the dashboard are large and easy to read, and the instrument lighting has become brighter and clearer in any light.

Available configurations and prices

In the domestic market, Santa Fe 2 is offered with two engines - 2.4 petrol and 2.2 diesel. Basic specification with mechanical box and fabric interior can be bought from 450 thousand rubles, and maximum configuration Comfort, Style, Elegance on the machine and in the leather interior from 680 - 700 thousand rubles in 2018 prices. But even the simplest initial car has full-fledged equipment - ABS, 12 airbags, climate control of two zones, power steering, multimedia system, cd-mp3 for 6 discs, power windows for 4 doors, heated windows and wipers.

The main competitors of the Hyundai Santa Fe II:

• Kia Sorento;
• Toyota RAV4;
• Mitsubishi Outlander;
• Ford Kuga;
• Kia Sportage;
• Volkswagen Tiguan;
• Chevrolet Captiva.

The competitive advantage of the second generation of the Korean SUV remains spaciousness, cross-country ability, comfort, reliability and safety at the price level budget car, which makes it affordable for middle-income buyers.

Weak sides:

• Frequent wear of the clutch that transmits thrust to rear axle, which quickly overheats when slipping, and off-road driving finally finishes it off.
• The design of the antifreeze tank is such that in the event of a breakdown it is easy not to see the absence of coolant and overheat the engine.
• Relatively fast wear of the interior - the steering wheel finish is erased after 40 - 50 thousand, the skin is easily scratched, and the plastic begins to creak.

Strengths:

• Very spacious and roomy car.
• Availability of 4WD.
• Increased ground clearance.
• The metal is not prone to corrosion.
• Excellent climate control.
• Large trunk and extra space underneath.
• The price of the car is the most favorable in the class of crossovers.
• The first 100 thousand km of operation, the machine works flawlessly.
• Most of the emerging problems that need to be repaired are solved quickly and not expensively, almost every service works with the model.

Conclusion

All judgments and conjectures that Korean cars are unreliable, often break down and crumble, turn out to be groundless rumors. The car is 100% successful in all respects, has no equal for the money. But you need to remember that the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a crossover and its element is the highway.

Selling Opel in February 2013, he began to look for options. The criteria were as follows:

• Definitely a crossover: the roads in Sochi 2 years before the Olympics evoked mixed feelings of hatred for the authorities, pity for your car, envy of pedestrians and a desire to swell
• Preferably an automatic machine - I never had a car on the AKKP, they say it forgives the driver's hand and gives the left leg an unprecedented level of broiler comfort up to the complete atrophy of the left leg as an unnecessary rudiment
• It is necessary to have an air conditioner - summer in Sochi begins at the end of April and ends at the beginning of November, I would like to keep my sobriety of mind and dry armpits at least while inside the car
• Large cabin and trunk - child seats, strollers, sacks of potatoes, dismemberment, transportation of emigrants, a shelter from his wife in case of unauthorized coming home at 3 a.m. in a state of acute alcohol, etc.

Review of Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 diesel

In short, a crossover. The budget is half a million rubles. Searches on the sites of salons. After an hour of searching, it became clear that in order to buy a car in the cabin, I was a little more than rogue. Google, core, avito.

Qashqai, ikstreyl, Rav4 — everything that suited me on the budget had either a state of auto junk with a mileage of more than two hundred kilometers, or with the same mileage it was almost my age.

And then I see an ad on the drome — Santa Fe Classic, 2008, 530 kilorubles, in Krasnodar in the “salon”, like a trade-in car. Condition is good. Mileage 76k. Turbodiesel, automatic, four-wheel drive, leather, erysipelas, climate, PEP, except that coffee does not brew. Called, bargained, went to Krasnodar in the "salon".

Buying Hyundai Santa Fe Classic

We arrive at the "salon" - a fenced open-air parking lot with an assortment from cans to Maserati and an office in the form of a rickety barn. It should have scared me away, but the euphoria and anticipation of owning a pepelats did their job. My car has already been washed and it stands rumbles - it warms up. Checked out. I must say she rumbled for an hour and a half, not casually. Having driven a couple of tens of kilometers from this dump and stopped by for lunch, sitting back in the car, we realized that the battery was dead and lit half an hour before my arrival. Well, okay, we bought a new one, installed it, everything is OK.

My impressions and review of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 diesel 2008 after a year of operation

For a whole year the car did not cause any problems at all. Honestly. I thought I was in the matrix. Consumption cheap, rides great, good Shumka, the family is pretty. The drive is always full, even on that worn rubber in turns like on rails. I found that some kind of slurry was flowing - the power steering pump died, well, how it died - it was torn to hell.

Tagazovsky wine code does not beat on existentials and other emexes. I went to the official representatives, ordered a new original — 9k rubles, in stock. I signed up for a replacement - in a week and 6k rubles according to standard hours. Fucked up, some kid for a thousand and a half in a caricature-montage service replaced it for me in an hour. The steering wheel is better than before. And here's how it looks in the cabin

My problems with hyundai santa fe classic

A week later, I drove into the slurry and somehow unsuccessfully, leaving the mud, gave the gas that some axle slipped relative to the other. It began to pull the box when accelerating from 2nd to 3rd gear. And on the tiptronic practically did not pull. Changed the oil in the automatic transmission. Effect 0. I called the officials - repairs from 20 to 40 kilo rubles. scored.

So I sold it, by the way with this problem. A year ago I made a running gear in a circle, put new tires- Chinese replica of hankuk. Collapse. The machine came to life in terms of comfort.

Hyundai santa fe 2008 diesel specifications

Engine power is enough to overtake up to 100-110 km / h with a vengeance, good torque, great car for mountainous terrain, normal dynamics. Lacks 5th gear, but not critical. Consumption is very pleasant. At least on the computer I had 6.2 liters driving in a strong wind in the back. Comp is lying about 7-9% in its favor.

At idle, it makes no sense to warm up the car, it heats up for hours. On the move, it warms up to a working nominal value for a couple of kilometers of working urban traffic. Eats oil, well, my car ate. About a liter per 3-4 thousand kilometers. Lil synthetic Castrol magnatek diesel 5w40, the master said from the next replacement we will pour 10w40 (mileage 102-103 thousand).

Tagaz cars have a fierce disease - this is the disgusting quality of the paintwork ( paintwork), especially on plastic, the paint flies off for no apparent reason. Bumpers, moldings, door handles, mirrors. We must be ready for this. I didn't care. I don't cultivate a car, I just drive it. There's plenty of room in the back as well.

The climate is great, air conditioning, stove work as they should, without any complaints. IMHO the electrics are rather weak, because the CAN bus, from which the plugs always strive to fall out. Not fatal. If the lamp does not light, but it and its fuse are intact, the problem is 100% in connecting to the bus. No need to be afraid.

Conclusion or Hyundai Santa Fe Classic owner reviews

Summarizing, I can say that I have not come across a better and more reliable device. Very unpretentious, comfortable car. Eats any solarium. Doesn't cause trouble. The only thing I regret is that I took the Tagaz assembly.

There would be a purebred Korean and a couple of years fresher (well, or at least fewer owners than mine — I was the last in PTS), — probably would not sell at all. The price / quality ratio of this generation of Santa Fe is excellent. None of the classmates had the available options for such a price.

Oh yes, the body is terrible. Well, yes, probably. Dumb. This is probably the first factor that scares off a potential buyer. To anyone interested, I would recommend such a car in 2009-2011 with a mileage of no more than 50-60 thousand. I was pleased with the car, parted almost with tears in my eyes.

I gave it away at a huge discount because of the trouble with the automatic transmission and the need to paint the plastic parts of the body. I will not supplement the review, since the car has already been sold, but I will answer questions, if any.

Thank you for reading, I hope it will be useful to someone. I wish you all good luck on the roads and peace over your head.

Source http://www.drom.ru/reviews/hyundai/santa_fe_classic/92572/

28.10.2017

Hyundai Santa Fe- a mid-size crossover developed by the 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 eliminated 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 on 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 (need to be replaced after 150,000 km ).

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 - 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.

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