What are common problems of a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?

I just went to test drive someones used 2001 Santa Fe. They are selling it for 2,994. When you start the car its kinda loud but I am used to that since we have an old chevy car that does the same thing. I really need a car and my brother says that its too much for that car... Read More

  • Is it a 2.4L four cylinder or 2.7L V6? Either way, the input and output speed sensors in the gearbox are prone to failure, and the transfer cases are quite prone to leaking (these may have been picked up on and rectified previously under manufacturer's warranty however, if it has service records be sure to take a... Read More
  • Don't buy it. It's a Hyundai and will break down in no time, and sounds like it already has a few times and the owner has attempted to fix it. Those are pieces of crap. Get something reliable that doesn't give you problems before you've even bought it.
  • Dann is correct. Just to add, Hyundai has been making good cars for a while now and if taken care of will last a long time. You can get more info about the 2001 SF here http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/reliability.aspx?year=2001&make=Hyundai&model=Santa%20Fe&trimid=-1 It was the first year for the SF so, just like... Read More
  • Sometimes buying what u want isnt an option and its about what you can afford, I just got a 2005 hyundai Santa Fe and that's all I can afford right now that I like.

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