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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Santa Fe

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
5 Generations
30 Engines Rated
8,599 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 7 caution 14 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2006 SM
5 engines
1,303 complaints 🔥 21 ☠ 2
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
→
2007-2012 CM
5 engines
2,343 complaints 🔥 51 ☠ 7
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.3)
→
2013-2018 DM
9 engines
3,651 complaints 🔥 165
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2019-2024 TM
8 engines
1,157 complaints 🔥 23
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.3)
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2025-2026 MX5
3 engines
145 complaints
2.5L Turbo ⚠️ Caution (3.3)
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