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Used Hyundai Santa Fe value by year

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A used Hyundai Santa Fe in good condition with average mileage runs from about $5,250 for a 2007 up to $25,850 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 10 model years we would avoid.

Hyundai Santa Fe value for every year

Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.

YearAvg milesFair valuePrivate partyDealer
202425,000$25,850$23,800$27,900$29,750
202337,500$23,250$21,400$25,100$26,750
202250,000$20,900$19,250$22,550$24,050
202162,500$18,850$17,350$20,350$21,700
202075,000$16,950$15,600$18,300$19,500
2019Avoid87,500$15,250$14,050$16,450$17,550
2018Avoid100,000$13,750$12,650$14,850$15,800
2017Avoid112,500$12,350$11,350$13,350$14,200
2016Avoid125,000$11,100$10,200$12,000$12,750
2015Avoid137,500$10,000$9,200$10,800$11,500
2014Avoid150,000$9,000$8,300$9,700$10,350
2013Avoid162,500$8,100$7,450$8,750$9,300
2012Avoid175,000$7,300$6,700$7,900$8,400
2011Avoid187,500$6,550$6,050$7,050$7,550
2010Avoid200,000$5,900$5,450$6,350$6,800
2009212,500$5,300$4,900$5,700$6,100
2008225,000$5,250$4,850$5,650$6,050
2007237,500$5,250$4,850$5,650$6,050
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How much mileage moves the price

Using a 2015 Santa Fe as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage93,500$12,000$11,050$12,950
Average mileage137,500$10,000$9,200$10,800
Higher mileage187,000$7,650$7,050$8,250

Which years to avoid

  • 2019 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2018 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2017 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2016 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2015 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2014 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2013 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2012 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2011 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
  • 2010 (2010–2019 (undocumented Theta II)): Rod-bearing failure and fire recalls are the defining risk. Without campaign paperwork you are buying a lottery ticket.
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What to check before you pay

  • 2010–2019 Theta II 2.4L/2.0T: rod-bearing wear leading to knock, stalling, or seizure; multiple recalls and the knock-sensor detection software (KSDS) campaign apply
  • Engine fire recalls on several years; completion is non-negotiable before purchase
  • 2013–2016: steering coupler wear causing a clunk at low speed
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