2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 151 on record.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls 3
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 Ha…
Fix: 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.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRON…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe trims & engines on record
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles on record
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13D84U826559
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13E54U791472
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC73E54U763125
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B74U711440
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B14U583695
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13DX4U597351
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13D34U771891
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC73D64U833643
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13E94U647116
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13D44U636676
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC73D84U689089
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC73E94U771325
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B04U763475
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B94U766469
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LXKM8SC73E54U776117
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B64U715298
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13E24U722304
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC73E54U740251
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B94U630584
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13DX4U586527
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13D14U807030
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13E74U690921
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe BaseKM8SB12B14U661649
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSKM8SC13D84U766315
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe — frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on 303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, service brakes, air bags.
What is the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).
How much is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?
Comparable 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $900–$3,800, typically around $2,274 (from 147 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.