2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: common problems and reliability
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35 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Santa Cruz?The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 35 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Santa Cruz?
Across the 5 Santa Cruz model years we track, complaint volume runs from 79 (2023) to 184 (2022). With 35 complaints, the 2024 Santa Cruz sits about the same as the model's median of 35.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Santa Cruz
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 24V412000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between appreciation for its concept and significant concerns about execution and value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Santa Cruz. See the full Santa Cruz owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Santa Cruz listings typically run $21,844–$28,842.
Other Santa Cruz model years
Compare every Santa Cruz year side by side to see how 2024 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Santa Cruz against its rivals
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