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Used Hyundai Santa Fe II: reliability, problems and review

SUV · 2006–2012 · Diesel

✓ 20 sources cited · updated on 21 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.0/5
Indicative score: faults cited by a single source
Indicative prices
€5,500 – €10,900

5 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Hyundai Santa Fe II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

SUV de 4,65 m, 5 ou 7 places, coffre de 774 litres, confortable et très spacieux. Le 2.2 CRDi 155 ch traîne des défauts récurrents dans les retours de propriétaires : volant moteur bimasse et embrayage, vanne EGR, injecteurs, et quelques casses moteur. Il faut un exemplaire au carnet complet et provisionner les réparations.

Reliability
3.0/5
Indicative prices
€5,500 – €10,900
Euro NCAP
4/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.2 CRDi 155.

  • 2.2 CRDi 155

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 155 hp · 7.0 L/100 km · 185 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    Diesel de 155 ch, boîte manuelle, 7,0 l/100 km en mixte et 185 g/km de CO2 (L'argus). Une version 7 places existait.

  • 2.2 CRDi 155 BVA

    Diesel · Automatic · 155 hp · 8.1 L/100 km · 212 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    Même diesel de 155 ch avec boîte automatique et transmission intégrale, 8,1 l/100 km en mixte et 212 g/km de CO2 (L'argus).

Market prices

€5,500 – €10,900

Indicative range: 2007 à 2011, médianes par année de 39 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).

Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

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Importing this model

Prices abroad

Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).

CountryRangeMedianGap vs FranceListings
France€5,500 – €10,900 (2007 to 2011)€6,500——
Germany€3,500 – €7,300 (2007 to 2011)€4,990-23 %44
Italy€3,745 – €6,900 (2007 to 2011)€4,500-31 %37

Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.

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Import penalty (malus) in France

  • Emissions of the versions in this guide: 185 to 212 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • Production ended in 2012: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.

Casse moteur (pompe à eau, distribution, culasse)

Severity 3/3 · Serious

Fiches-auto rapporte des casses moteur : pompe à eau et courroie de distribution, moteur cassé quatre mois après la fin de garantie, et un moteur qui chauffe sans alerte du tableau de bord avec des pannes à répétition (culasse). Ce sont des témoignages isolés. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
2.2 CRDi 155, 2.2 CRDi 155 BVA
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Volant moteur bimasse et embrayage

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Fiches-auto relève le volant moteur bimasse sur l'ensemble des 2.2 CRDi (27 cas parmi 97 avis sur le 155 ch selon CarVerif), souvent avec l'embrayage, vers 115 000 à 160 000 km selon les témoignages, et CarVerif situe le remplacement vers 120 000-150 000 km. Un propriétaire cite 2 300 € pour volant moteur, récepteur d'embrayage et embrayage.

Versions
2.2 CRDi 155, 2.2 CRDi 155 BVA
Onset
between 115,000 km and 160,000 km
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Santa Fe”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Recalls published in France (RappelConso)

  • 2 July 2026 — Un court-circuit peut se produire dans l'unité esp (electronic stability program). Cela augmente le risque que le véhicule prenne feu. Official notice

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Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Essayer l'embrayage : broutement, grincement dans la boîte, pédale dure signalent le volant moteur bimasse.
  • Faire lire les défauts moteur : encrassement de la vanne EGR et injecteurs sont les points cités.
  • Contrôler la température du moteur en roulage : des propriétaires signalent une surchauffe sans alerte.
  • Exiger les factures de la courroie de distribution et de la pompe à eau.
  • Vérifier si la voiture est en 5 ou 7 places selon votre besoin, et le bon fonctionnement de la climatisation.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Le volant moteur et l'embrayage ont-ils été remplacés, à quel kilométrage et avec quelles pièces ?
  • Le turbo ou les injecteurs ont-ils été changés ?
  • Quand la distribution et la pompe à eau ont-elles été faites ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Kia Sorento

II · 2009–2015

Good choice, check first
Price
€9,500 – €10,700
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Diesel

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Kia Sportage

III · 2010–2015

Buy with care
Price
€5,000 – €11,490
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Toyota RAV4

III · 2005–2012

Good choice, check first
Price
€8,994 – €11,990
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Land Rover Freelander

II · 2006–2014

Buy with care
Price
€6,600 – €12,400
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Santa Fe II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Quel est le coffre du Santa Fe II ?

774 litres selon les fiches L'argus.

Le Santa Fe II est-il sûr ?

Un Santa Fe diesel européen a été testé par Euro NCAP en 2006 (29,34 points sur 37) ; CarVerif lui attribue 4 étoiles.

Quelle consommation ?

7,0 l/100 km en mixte en manuelle et 8,1 en automatique selon L'argus ; les propriétaires relèvent 7 à 10 l/100 km.

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