2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 177.20 in length and 66.00 in height. Made in South Korea, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,649 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 19.00 gallon. The engine is 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: Hyundai
Model: Santa Fe
Trims Available: 6
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,649 USD
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY
Tires: 225/70R16
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 Trims

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L

Engine: 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L 4WD

Engine: 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 23 HWY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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Not Rated
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Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 05V527000 started on /Date(1132203600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Recall 05V450000 started on /Date(1128398400000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall 14V435000 started on /Date(1405656000000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

Consequence: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.

The 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 17/23 mpg city/highway.

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5
1
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$21,649 - $26,099
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5
1
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Sonata

$21,649 - $26,099
17 City / 23 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Tiburon

$21,649 - $26,099
17 City / 23 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai Tucson

$21,649 - $26,099
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5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Hyundai XG350

$21,649 - $26,099
17 City / 23 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

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