Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns, including oil consumption and potential failure.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $25,350, MSRP range: $25,350 - $37,450, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2017 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Base price: $25,350, Series: Sport Base | USD | $25,350 | $25,350 - $37,450 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2017 model year. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | $25,350 | Sport Base |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1002 | 35.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | tpms | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2018
NewestThe 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns, including oil consumption and potential failure.
2017
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine concerns including oil consumption and potential internal failures.
2014
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a below-average risk for used car buyers, primarily due to significant and recurring engine failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Carfocal currently has 3 published Santa Fe Sport reports, covering 2014 through 2018. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns, including oil consumption and potential failure.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2017, 2018.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2018 hyundai santa fe sport presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns, including oil consumption and potential failure. and the 2018 hyundai santa fe sport's value proposition is weakened by its documented reliability issues, particularly concerning the engine. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2014 through 2018.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
- 3
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints