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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

I've placed an order for a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium for delivery on 1 September. I've read nothing but praise for the car on your and other review sites, yet I've just seen it down as the third least reliable 4x4 on another site. Why the disparity?

Asked on 29 July 2010 by The Bookies Pal

Answered by Dan Harrison
Is that the current generation of Santa Fe or the new one that was launched in 2006 and facelifted this year? There were a number of problems with the old one, which are documented here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/hyundai/santa-fe-2001, but reports from owners suggest that the current one is much better - it feels it too: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/hyundai/santa-fe-2006
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