Question 1

Is the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ has 451 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (25 complaints). Years to avoid: 2022 (269 complaints), 2023 (106 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2022, 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ. The 2022 model has the most complaints (269) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ are 2025 (25 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	25	While driving at highway speeds with Smart Cruise ...	Excellent Reliability
2024	51	while driving my car lost power and slowed on its ...	Average
2023	106	On 11/6/2022, while driving the vehicle, it suffer...	Below Average
2022	269	When taking off from a stand still the Santa Cruz ...	Avoid This Year

Hyundai SANTA CRUZ — All Years

Hyundai SANTA CRUZ — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid