2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Auto AWD
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- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4WD, front left, 09-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe GL V6 in Nordic White Over Light Grey Two-Tone, Front Right, 03-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (SM) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, rear left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe TD 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Auto AWD is a 195-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $25,499 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 195 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 219 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe measures 177.2 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,946 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,499 ($43,871 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,089 ($44,886 *) |
| Destination Charge | $590 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 195 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 219 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 85.8 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Permanently engaged all-wheel drive (no low range); 60/40 front/rear split |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P225/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 78 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,946 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX Auto AWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Hyundai SANTA FE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 18, 2014 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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 Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Consequence: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 14V435000
Mar 16, 2004 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Consequence: IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign 04V131000
Dec 18, 2003 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Consequence: THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 03V520000
303 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Hyundai SANTA FE
Owner Complaints
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Hyundai SANTA FE (32 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 27 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 69 |
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 |
| Hydraulic | 24 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.