What will upset the prestigious Hyundai Santa Fe with mileage
- February 9, 2023
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“Santa” is a large and richly equipped car. Therefore, it is highly appreciated by our customers and is doing well in the secondary market. The third generation of
“Santa” is a large and richly equipped car. Therefore, it is highly appreciated by our customers and is doing well in the secondary market. The third generation of the model has already passed into the used category and has now received a second life, because prices for the “Koreans” do not skyrocket. But there are plenty of pitfalls. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about it.
The crossover, the flagship at the time, appeared in 2012 and underwent restyling in 2015. Engineers have strengthened the power structure of the body, increased the list of options and electronic assistants. Therefore, it is preferable to buy an updated SUV. But the model also has shortcomings.
The paintwork is thin, so flakes appear quite often. Fortunately, rust in these “wounds” does not occur quickly. Not so good and ground clearance. An indicator of 185 mm is low for an all-wheel drive, so off-road is contraindicated for a car.
As for engines, the most common in the range is a 2.4-liter gasoline “aspirated” (171 and 175 forces). In pre-styling copies, he was known for teasing and flipping the liners. But later the unit was modernized and these problems no longer bothered the owners. However, its weaknesses include throttle valve coking and oil seal leakage. Ignition coils and the compressor bearing of the air conditioning also quickly fail. And noise and ticking during operation are common.
The 2.2-liter supercharged “diesel” (197 and 200 hp) requires regular cleaning of the high-pressure fuel pump, throttle valve and EGR valve. Otherwise, work problems are inevitable. In addition, the engine likes to eat oil: 0.5 liters per 100 km is considered the norm. It also has a low particulate filter.
The six-speed hydromechanical “automatic” does not cause any special problems, but it is necessary to change the working fluid in it every 40,000 km. Otherwise jerks when shifting are unavoidable.
But the four-wheel drive system is rather weak. It is necessary to just push the front wheels when they skid in the snow. Therefore, a serious “mud mixer” is contraindicated for a car. In addition, the angle gear spline joints are poorly protected against water and dirt. Without cleaning and maintenance, they will rust. It even comes to a replacement, which hurts the wallet.
The suspension is quite firm. Here only wheel bearings need attention, which are replaced after 70,000 km. Silent blocks live about the same. But in general, the Hyundai Santa Fe will not disappoint, although we repeat that it is better to take restyled ones. They are less of a problem.
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The crossover, the flagship at the time, appeared in 2012 and underwent restyling in 2015. Engineers have strengthened the power structure of the body, increased the list of options and electronic assistants. Therefore, it is preferable to buy an updated SUV. But the model also has shortcomings.
The paintwork is thin, so flakes appear quite often. Fortunately, rust in these “wounds” does not occur quickly. Not so good and ground clearance. An indicator of 185 mm is low for an all-wheel drive, so off-road is contraindicated for a car.
As for engines, the most common in the range is a 2.4-liter gasoline “aspirated” (171 and 175 forces). In pre-styling copies, he was known for teasing and flipping the liners. But later the unit was modernized and these problems no longer bothered the owners. However, its weaknesses include throttle valve coking and oil seal leakage. Ignition coils and the compressor bearing of the air conditioning also quickly fail. And noise and ticking during operation are common.
The 2.2-liter supercharged “diesel” (197 and 200 hp) requires regular cleaning of the high-pressure fuel pump, throttle valve and EGR valve. Otherwise, work problems are inevitable. In addition, the engine likes to eat oil: 0.5 liters per 100 km is considered the norm. It also has a low particulate filter.
The six-speed hydromechanical “automatic” does not cause any special problems, but it is necessary to change the working fluid in it every 40,000 km. Otherwise jerks when shifting are unavoidable.
But the four-wheel drive system is rather weak. It is necessary to just push the front wheels when they skid in the snow. Therefore, a serious “mud mixer” is contraindicated for a car. In addition, the angle gear spline joints are poorly protected against water and dirt. Without cleaning and maintenance, they will rust. It even comes to a replacement, which hurts the wallet.
The suspension is quite firm. Here only wheel bearings need attention, which are replaced after 70,000 km. Silent blocks live about the same. But in general, the Hyundai Santa Fe will not disappoint, although we repeat that it is better to take restyled ones. They are less of a problem.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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