Base Price: $21,270
Price as Tested: $32,560
Why We Drove It: The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe ranks among the top three Midsize Multi Activity Vehicles in Initial Quality. Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe is among the safest models in its class, receiving a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and top-notch crash-test scores from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration.
 
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


 The navigation system is easy to use and very helpful. 


 Nice interior touches including dual sunglasses holders, storage compartments, and quietness. 


 This is a good vehicle for the price. It feels more expensive than it is. 


 The cabin is large and roomy. The front seats give enough room to people in back. 


 [The blue] illumination of gauges and controls is very easy on the eyes at night. 


 This is my second Santa Fe with no problems. I would buy another. 


 [The Hyundai Santa Fe] handles, turns, and really has the get-up-and-go. 


 [I drive] 100 miles a day. The lumbar support is wonderful. This is my second Santa Fe. 


 The clarity of the sound system at high volumes is very nice and clear. 


 Very well put together as far as panel and trim assemblies. 


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Hyundai Santa Fe:
1. Appearance/Illumination of gauges/controls
2. Ease of loading/unloading trunk/cargo area
3. Attractiveness of instrument panel/dashboard


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe:
1. Excessive wind noise
2. Windshield Wipers/Washer   Difficult to use/Controls poor location
3. Rear Wipers/Washer   Difficult to use/Controls poor location