2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Average Score

Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(1722 Reviews)
Category Summary
(Avg. out of 10)
    Value
  • Features
  • Build Quality
  • Fun
  • Reliability
  • Performance
  • Exterior
  • Comfort
  • Interior
  • Styling

Reviews

Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(1722 Reviews)

CR
gravatar
Christopher R.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/23/2026
Verified Review

Good overall vehicle but the body quality leaves room for improvement

Good quality car under the hood but the body of the vehicle could be a lot better. I have wavy dents all down both sides of the vehicle as I was told the body is shaved thin to allow sound deadening panels to be installed in the doors. Also the hood flexes a lot at mph over 70 on the interstate. Can be very scary at times. I have had a claim into Hyundai for well over a year and they refuse to do anything about any of this. I love Hyundai as a brand and have now owned 3 vehicles from them and never had a single mechanical issue or body issue until this vehicle. I hope this is addressed and fixed now but that doesn’t help me much.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/24/2026 04:04 PM

Christopher, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We understand your concerns about the body quality, including the wavy dents and the hood flexing at high speeds. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. If there's anything else we can assist you with, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. ^cc


WK
gravatar
William K.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/24/2026
Verified Review

Great car

Great car. Rear seat leg room terrible.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

SE
gravatar
Scott E.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/24/2026
Verified Review

starter....I have a feelin

Starter binds at times.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

JS
gravatar
Jimmie S.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/24/2026
Verified Review

Santa Cruz 2024

Bought used (9400 miles) from Hyundai dealership .. so far so good.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

TH
gravatar
Thomas H.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/24/2026
Verified Review

Great vehicle in many way

I love the comfort, safety and power this vehicle provides. It drives like a mid-sized SUV, but I have the utility of a truck bed in the back for bigger items.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

JB
gravatar
Joshua B.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/23/2026
Verified Review

Review Santa cruz

It’s great. But the bacl seat is almost non existent and rje bed is a bit smaller tha I thought. I still Love it though.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/24/2026 07:51 AM

Hey Joshua, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  We apologize that your vehicle is falling short of the comfort and efficiency you expected. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc.   


CR
gravatar
Christopher R.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/23/2026
Verified Review

Good overall vehicle but the body quality leaves room for improvement

Good quality car under the hood but the body of the vehicle could be a lot better. I have wavy dents all down both sides of the vehicle as I was told the body is shaved thin to allow sound deadening panels to be installed in the doors. Also the hood flexes a lot at mph over 70 on the interstate. Can be very scary at times. I have had a claim into Hyundai for well over a year and they refuse to do anything about any of this. I love Hyundai as a brand and have now owned 3 vehicles from them and never had a single mechanical issue or body issue until this vehicle. I hope this is addressed and fixed now but that doesn’t help me much.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/24/2026 04:04 PM

Christopher, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We understand your concerns about the body quality, including the wavy dents and the hood flexing at high speeds. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. If there's anything else we can assist you with, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. ^cc


JO
gravatar
John O.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/23/2026
Verified Review

Good in the snow this past winter of '26 but the trunk cover leaks

I pointed out the trunk cover leak to the dealer in the first week of ownership but no resolution was suggested. Is this a common issue with this model, it persisted through all seasons in various amounts. On April 1, '26 I've got an appointment for my first original dealer, appointment for inspection and suggested they have an appropriately experienced expert correct this issue.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/24/2026 03:40 PM

John, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We understand your concerns about the trunk cover leak and the sluggish transmission. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. If there's anything else we can assist, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. ^cc


JW
gravatar
Joseph W.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/23/2026
Verified Review

We love the vehicle. It drives really, really well for a truck.

We love this vehicle.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

LD
gravatar
LUCILLE D.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/20/2026
Verified Review

Best car I ever owned

Best ride ever comfortable and all safety features you need
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

RS
gravatar
RONALD S.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/20/2026
Verified Review

70

I think it is the best out there
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

DJ
gravatar
David J.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/19/2026
Verified Review

My vehicle review.

I like it.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

PA
gravatar
Philip A.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/19/2026
Verified Review

Tonka Toy Truck review

I love my Santa Cruz - or as we call it our little Tonka Toy Truck. It is perfectly sized for our needs. We had a Ford F-150 prior to the Santa Cruz and we no longer needed to tow a boat so the move to the Hyundai made all the sense in the world.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

LM
gravatar
Luis M.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/19/2026
Verified Review

Great

So far excellent.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

CM
gravatar
Carley M.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Hyped up “girl truck”

It’s a front wheel SUV with a short bed in the back. Small engine & bad grill. Wouldn’t buy again; seats and sunroof are the only thing saving this vehicle. I feel bad for any mechanic having to work on these “trucks” because of the wiring. Also needs more cup holders.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/19/2026 07:25 AM

Hey Carley, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your  2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  We apologize that 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has not met your expectations. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc


DP
gravatar
Duane P.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Love this car, but….

After a year of owning this vehicle we’re very happy with the gas mileage, performance and the functionality of the truck bed. My number one improvement wish would be driver seat memory setting. My wife and I have to readjust the seat every time we switch drivers. My number two improvement wish would be walk away auto door lock when the key fob is out of range.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

CS
gravatar
Connie S.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Hate driving it at night and in rain

I have told my dealerships the defect in the santa cruz. The headlights have a half moon dip in the veiw and makes youbthin another carnival going to hit you when driving at night. Also the bed that has the pull covers ..is not waterproof. Found that out going on vacation and our luggage was in back with covernpulled and locked. Everything was wet when we got there because we went through a storm. So I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and it many complaints about this same issue at the dealership on their maintenance page. The manager drove one home to confirm the dip in headlights and he agreed that one did it also but said its no recall so nothing can be done. I purchased a extended warranty and its just paper to burn looks like. Everyone who asks me and its daily how I love my truck. I tell all of them..don't buy one.. you will hate it. Shopping around for another vehicle that I love drive day, night, rain, snow and a dealership that would care about their customers and if they had a complaint.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/19/2026 07:53 AM

Hey Connie, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  We apologize that vehicle has not met your expectations. If you need any assistance and if you’d like to share more details directly, we encourage you to contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc 


PB
gravatar
Patrick B.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Nice truck

Very nice truck.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

RM
gravatar
Robert M.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Vehicle Review Summary

I love my Hyundai. Santa Cruz. I love everything about it. I receive comments from people who admire the vehicle and ask where I got it and what it is. I am very pleased with the service I receive at Canandaigua Hyundai. Couldn't be more pleased.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling

JS
gravatar
Jeramie S.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

2024 Santa Cruz

Gets from A to B and hasn't broken down.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/19/2026 07:01 AM

Hello Jeramie,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc


CW
gravatar
Christopher W.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/18/2026
Verified Review

Missed the target.

The Santa Cruz was a nice concept but not fully executed.
    Value
  • Build Quality
  • Reliability
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Features
  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Comfort
  • Styling
Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/18/2026 09:35 AM

We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Thank you for sharing your impressions of your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Christopher. ^cc


Displaying 20 Reviews

Businesses Near You


  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Used Car Dealer
  • Auto Maintenance
Towne Hyundai Orchard Park
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(5163 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(58 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Genesis Dealer
  • Auto Maintenance
Lee Johnson Hyundai of Everett
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(201 Reviews)
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
5.0
(45 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Duncan Hyundai
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(1629 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(55 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Tim Moran Hyundai
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(4438 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(112 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Lee Johnson Hyundai of Everett
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(4496 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(172 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
High Desert Hyundai
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(1696 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.3/5Overall Rating 4.3/5Overall Rating 4.3/5Overall Rating 4.3/5Overall Rating 4.3/5
4.3
(44 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Jim Click Hyundai of Green Valley
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(1460 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(113 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Hamilton Hyundai
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(252 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(10 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Don Wood Hyundai
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(693 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(24 ReScores)

  • Hyundai Dealer
  • Auto Repair
  • Auto Maintenance
Jim Click Hyundai Auto Mall
Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(3692 Reviews)
Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(121 ReScores)