2005
Hyundai SANTA FE

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$23,249
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Available trims

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  • 4dr GLS FWD 2.7L Auto
    Starts at
    $21,649
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS FWD 3.5L Auto
    Starts at
    $22,199
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4WD 2.7L Auto
    Starts at
    $23,249
    18 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4WD 3.5L Auto
    Starts at
    $23,699
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LX FWD 3.5L Auto
    Starts at
    $24,599
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LX 4WD 3.5L Auto
    Starts at
    $26,099
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of two V-6s
FWD or AWD
Standard side-impact airbags
Stylish exterior
Bulging fenders

The good & the bad

The good

Visibility
Handling
Ride quality
Passenger space
Quietness

The bad

Unproven reliability
Automatic-transmission behavior
Occasional sensation of top-heaviness
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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    4.0
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    $21,649
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
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    Seat capacity
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    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
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  • 2019
    4.9
    Hyundai Santa Fe XL
    Starts at
    $30,950
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
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  • 2008
    4.5
    Hyundai SANTA FE
    Starts at
    $21,495
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Front-wheel drive
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Consumer reviews

84% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 3.9
Performance 3.9
Value 4.2
Exterior 3.9
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By Robert from West Covina California
Owns this car
December 21, 2023

Still running great

My wife purchased a 2005 2.7 V6 Santa Fe new. I do most of the maintenance, brakes, oil and filter. I change oil every 3000 miles and transmission drain and fill once a year. One radiator with antifreeze and hoses. A couple of 02 sensors. She has 257,000 miles and it runs good.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Tim W. from Upper Marlboro, MD
Used to own this car
February 12, 2021

best all around family and utility vehicle owned

We bought a 2005 Santa Fe 2.7L V-6 AWD GLS new in Maryland and drove it for 12 years and over 150,000 miles with no issue what so ever with the mechanical, body or anything for that matter other than regular maintenance like battery, tires/alignment, breaks, etc. Only mechanical repair we had at around 128K miles was tie rod and sway bar ends/bushings when it was 12 years old. Traded it in on a 2017 Santa Fe sport and wish I still had the old one. We drove it in all kinds of weather, from snowy mountains to the sand at the beach and everything in between. Even used it once to pull a Chevy Avalanche out that was stuck up to its rear axle in sod and mud and it never shuttered once. Also used it to pull U-Haul trailers for my daughter back and forth to college for 4 years and it still kept on going for many years after. I've owned/drove many vehicles over the years, Chrysler, Plymouth, GMC, Saturn, Renault and 3 other Hyundai's, from small coupes and sedans, large/luxury sedans, mini-vans, pick-up, and SUV. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and drove. I really do miss it.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE?

The 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GLS (4 styles)
  • LX (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE?

The 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE reliable?

The 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE owners.

Is the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE. 84.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 3.9
  • Reliability: 4.2

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