2002 Hyundai Santa Fe | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -20 City / 23 -27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

149 -181

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Ellen B

Great little SUV with fairly good gas mileage.

Best car I have ever owned. I have only had to do maintenance on the car. It was ten years before I had to replace the battery. It is in great shape. Seats five persons. Back seats lay down to put items at least 6 ft long in the back. No rust at all. Paint is coming off side mirrors but the car is sixteen years old.

nathalie m

That it is all mine, and 100% paid for. I like it.

Love the look, way it handles, reliability, feel.

Diane H

Comfortable and fun ride.

Wonderfully comfortable, spacious vehicle that looks good. Very reliable except for some issues with the brakes. Fun to drive and fits all our gear when we go on extended trips. The front seats are extremely comfortable and there is plenty of legroom in the back seat.

Vince W

It is a gas guzzler. My gas bill is stupid expensive.

So, I got Fefe about a year ago and haven't had any complaints yet. She has some quirks, but I would expect that with a car of that age.

Destiny M

Gas last really long with the car.

My 2002 Santa Fe is absolutely amazing!! It is my second SUV and I think it is so roomy and comfortable for my passengers. It does not give me any problems. The gas mileage is great! All around great car!

Marie L

It is also gas economy. I have had this car for a few years with very little major auto repairs. It has built in great supportive storage to easily store your phone

My Hyundai is a car built for comfort

Diane H

Spacious vehicle that looks good. Very reliable except for some issues with the brakes. Fun to drive and fits all our gear when we go on extended trips. The front seats are extremely comfortable and there is plenty of legroom in the back seat.

Wonderfully comfortable

La J

It drive like no car I have ever had I really want a new one.

My car work well to be old it has cv joints that need to be replace and the fuel pump but it is as all around great SUV.I would like a new one when I get the money but for the most part I love this I would get the same year again and again that is the best I can text about this SUV.

Negative Owner Reviews

Eliza P

The trunk is especially roomy and great for hauling stuff.

My car is reliable, comfortable and a good size for most applications you could want it for. The paint has been coming off and I have seen it be a consistent problem for similar models. I can see that it has started to rust. We also had a recall of a part at some point that seemed a bit odd, but other than aesthetics it has performed well and been a good car.

Angela W

This SUV is a death trap.

I bought the car used. Since I have bought it, I have had to replace the battery, alternator, radiator, tires, etc. All while I have owned it in less than 1 1/2 years. Now the engine is knocking and Walmart won't even do an oil change on it. I would never buy this vehicle again.

Stacy S

Recall issues along with gas and air conditioning systems issues.

Broken axle, fuel tank issues, check engine light comes on often. Have had to replace air conditioning unit on car. Rear axle broke under a recall that should of never happened and $5000 worth of repair but was paid for by the company. Also have had issues with purge valve and had to replace.

Monea G

It needs a lot of work but it's a good car if well maintained and so long and you don't damage the carriage.

It was fine until some with a hit back into my car and damaged the undercarriage. Everything has started to break down over time because of one incident. Also a lot of parts are stacked so labor is higher even for small repairs.

Ashley S

It lasted me a good three years despite the large amount of miles on it already. It is a comfortable medium between a car and a truck.

The Hyundai Santa-fe is great on gas mileage and does not guzzle the gas too much. I got my car used and with regular maintenance that any car needs

Douglas V

I think it's a good vehicle and would recommend the Hyundai to other people.

It's an ok vehicle it has its problems like when parts wear out. Like all vehicles when parts wear out they need to be replaced. I have 203,757 miles and it's still a good running vehicle. I am really pleased with the way the vehicle runs. I would recommend this make of a vehicle to other people because it has treated me very well.

Leslie W

It's comfortable and roomy. It's a good family car.

It would be a good car if it wasn't so old. The transmission, breaks, and A/C went out. However, it's a nice, roomy vehicle. It's very comfortable for my family.

Hannah L

It's not too terrible on gas mileage but has a big tank.

Air conditioning quit few years back. There is some kind of leak with the power steering fluid that will empty almost completely. Power problem with lighting and radio system. Battery drains quickly.

Hyundai Santa Fe Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

GL

149 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

GLS

181 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

LX

181 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Reviews

4.13

69 Reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

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2 stars

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Zane E on March 28, 2021

It has great safety features!.

I like the size and drivability of my car, but the air conditioner does not work, the radio is messed up, and it's just getting old. I do love it, but it's probably close to time for a new one.

Bonnie P on March 17, 2021

This car just keeps on going!

Never any mechanical problems with this car. I like being a little higher, so I can see better. One of the big reasons I choose this car is the size of the blind spots - very small, I can see pretty well all around. This car has over 100, 000 miles on it and still runs perfectly.

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Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe has an average owner rating of 4.13 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

1

2002 Jeep Wrangler

4.68

2

2002 Toyota Highlander

4.48

9

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

4.13

Ranks #1 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #1 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

1

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

27 MPG

2

2002 Buick Rendezvous

24 MPG

3

2002 Toyota Highlander

22 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe egr valve location?

Answer: To get to the EGR valve for a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe You're first going to need to open the driver's door of the vehicle and press the hood release button. Now head to the outside of the vehicle and lift up the...

What are some 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problems?

Answer: The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problems are slipping and fluid leaks. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front