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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Outback Reliability Comparisons

Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability vs. Subaru Outback Reliability:
Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability vs. Subaru Outback Reliability:

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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Subaru Outback 44 Outbacks, 3.0 months of data per Outback, average 3700 miles9
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Subaru Outback 111 Outbacks, 8.8 months of data per Outback, average 9600 miles15
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe   21 Santa Fes, 3.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 11300 miles

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2011 Subaru Outback 164 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 21000 miles

23
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 27 Santa Fes, 9.9 months of data per Santa Fe, average 15700 miles36
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Subaru Outback 128 Outbacks, 9.5 months of data per Outback, average 33600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.20
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 32 Santa Fes, 9.8 months of data per Santa Fe, average 25900 miles

50
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Subaru Outback 56 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 42900 miles23
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 45 Santa Fes, 9.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 33100 miles

37
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Subaru Outback 66 Outbacks, 9.6 months of data per Outback, average 57900 miles

32
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 46 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 44400 miles

48
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 53 Santa Fes, 9.8 months of data per Santa Fe, average 60300 miles

Redesigned for this model year.51
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Subaru Outback 51 Outbacks, 8.6 months of data per Outback, average 63100 miles

57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Subaru Outback 61 Outbacks, 10.6 months of data per Outback, average 72700 miles

Suspension most common problem area.92
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Subaru Outback 106 Outbacks, 9.8 months of data per Outback, average 92100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.78
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe   16 Santa Fes, 9.7 months of data per Santa Fe, average 100600 miles

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2004 Subaru Outback   21 Outbacks, 7.6 months of data per Outback, average 124800 miles

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2003 Subaru Outback 29 Outbacks, 8.6 months of data per Outback, average 134600 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe   13 Santa Fes, 9.4 months of data per Santa Fe, average 95600 miles

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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe   11 Santa Fes, 8.9 months of data per Santa Fe, average 116400 miles

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2002 Subaru Outback 25 Outbacks, 8.8 months of data per Outback, average 143100 miles

Head gaskets are a common expensive problem with older Subarus.92
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Subaru Outback 37 Outbacks, 9.7 months of data per Outback, average 140200 miles

Head gaskets are a common expensive problem with older Subarus.70
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Subaru Outback   21 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 149600 miles

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1999 Subaru Outback   19 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 142700 miles

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1998 Subaru Outback   15 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 171300 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Hyundai Santa Fe

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What Our Members Are Saying about Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Hyundai Santa Fe: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Car feels well put together, and everything works!
2009 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 time will tell it is is durable
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Hyundai warranty; Motor Trend and Customer Reports recommendation; built in Alabama (USA facility); built at same factory as Sonata; great word of mouth about Hyundai and catching up to Japanese companies; continues to impress with new cars like Genesis
2008 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 seems to run ok so far! has gotten many great reviews, consumer report best buy for 2008 for a midsize SUV
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No shop visits required in two years
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Never left me on the road, warranty covers almost everything
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 So far the car has had only minor issues all covered under the 5 year warranty.
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good reviews, great warrantee
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Hyundai has been constantly improving and the quality we found in the Santa Fe, after having driven all of the competition vehicles, by far surpassed the others.
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 From past experience with the Hyundai products, I felt that if this vehicle came close to the previous one, I would be very happy. All professional auto critics praise the Santa Fe.
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Hyundai has come a long way in the last 10 years and they seem very serious about improving everything..
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My uncle has a 2003 GL 4WD that he is very happy with and I liked his so well I investigated then pursued my 2005 LX 4WD that has proven to be very reliable and I fully expect to achieve well over 200k miles of major repair free service.
2004 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car has proven reliable and dependable.
2004 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No problems at all after 145000 km
Reliability and Durability of the Hyundai Santa Fe: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Lower mileage warranty, at least here in Canada.
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 So far not impress, no major problems, but several issues that seem to take a long time to be fix, but dealerships.

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