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Hyundai Santa Fe and Acura MDX Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
46 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
[?] see reported repairs
  46 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 37300 miles driven2016 Acura MDX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 37300 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54900 miles driven

Redesigned. Much better than a year ago.
2014
Acura MDX
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54900 miles driven

Redesigned. Much better than a year ago.
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most of the sample is Santa Fe Sports.
2013
Hyundai Santa Fe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most of the sample is Santa Fe Sports.
29 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 71600 miles driven2012 Acura MDX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 71600 miles driven

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Acura MDX Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Hyundai Santa Fe and Acura MDX reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Hyundai Santa Fes and Acura MDXs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Hyundai Santa Fes and Acura MDXs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Hyundai Santa Fe and Acura MDX lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Hyundai Santa Fe and Acura MDX have been recently.

To see how frequently Hyundai Santa Fe and Acura MDX problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This vehicle is another example of how and why Hyundai is progressively grabbing more of the market share of vehicles out there. If I had enough room in my driveway I would have purchases this vehicle; even though I'm not a fan of CUV's or SUV's; I was really that impressed with it...and of course, with the mile I had, as well as others put on it, they would have to sell it USED!!! see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
I don't give a damn how it looks so long as it goes, and it goes reasonably quietly, The audio is 'quite good'- I've been told by a friend - shame really as I've probably used it a dozen or so times. The cruise control is superb for the hundreds of miles of UK 50 mph motorway limits. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I still have my old 2002 Hyundai Accent. Never had any big problems with it. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2nd Hyunday had great luck with first. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I previously owned a Hyundai. I donated it to our chuch after driving it for 114,000 miles. It got some very minor repairs and ran for another 50,000 that I know of. It may still be on the road. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I also own a 2004 Sonata and was impressed with its reliability. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.3L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is nothing I DON'T like about this vehicle. What I least like is how people still have a stigma about the Hyundai brand when they've never taken the time to test drive one. Hyundai's have the best customer satisfaction as well as repeat customer "index" of all the brands out there and for good reason. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
DON'T BELIEVE they are different - a STARTER failing at 62000 miles - a JOKE. The PRICE for a Starter at the Hyundai dealer - a JOKE. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Quick depreciation; still known as a "Korean" company that is behind Japan, Europe and USA in quality though reputation and word of mouth improving in past few years and part of the reasons why I purchased the Santa Fe see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Acura MDX

Acura MDX Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This is my third Acura. I am happy with the quality and technology mostly. but, I think that they are a bit overpriced. They can not compete with BMW in style, or reputation, but charge almost the same for their vehicles. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Bought MDX for its 4 wheel drive, especially the much touted super handling system. MDX provides good value for all the options which came with the vehicle. Acura name provides high end brand name. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
keeps trad in value see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
top rated image for reliability and acura is a premium brand with great resale, comparatively speaking see full Acura MDX review
2004 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Acura quality was one of the min reasons for the purchase. This is my second Acura. see full Acura MDX review
2004 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
MDX has a reputation for building quality vehicles and providing good customer service. see full Acura MDX review
2003 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Upscale. see full Acura MDX review