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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Santa Fe

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
5 Generations
31 Engines Rated
8,740 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended 6 caution 10 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2006 SM
5 engines
1,316 complaints 🔥 21 ☠ 2
2.4L ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2007-2012 CM
9 engines
2,363 complaints 🔥 51 ☠ 7
2.4L ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2013-2018 DM
8 engines
3,759 complaints 🔥 168
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
→
2019-2024 TM
7 engines
1,157 complaints 🔥 23
1.6L ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
→
2025-2026 MX5
2 engines
145 complaints
2.5L ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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