Buying a Second-Hand Santro Xing? Look-out for these 10 Common Problems

Hyundai Santro Xing was one of the most popular and successful tallboy hatches in the Indian history of the Korean automaker. If you go to the used car market, you will find a Santro Xing in all price ranges you can expect it to be in. Starting from ₹50,000, you can find a fit model of the Hyundai Santro Xing till ₹3Lacs. But don’t just assume anything to be perfect. On the basis of our workshop data, we have picked 10 most common problems in Hyundai Santro Xing that you should check before buying one for yourself. Here are the most common Santro Xing problems!

1. Engine RPM issue
   

   

   You won’t find an RPM indicator in the panel. We understand its and old car but Hyundai gave RPM indicators in many other cars of the same era. However, you can judge the RPMs dipping by just listening to the engine carefully. Let the engine run idle for a period of 8-10 minutes and then listen carefully to the engine noise. You would easily guess from the noise if the RPMs are unstable.

2. Fuel Pump Issue
   

   

   Another common issue reported by Hyundai Santro Xing owners is the failure of the fuel pump. We have still not figured out what’s wrong with the pump that it stops functioning that often! Well, if you are buying a used Santro Xing especially in the CNG form, you should run it on petrol as well during your test drive. This will tell you many things about the car. Usually, due to the less use of petrol, the fuel pump goes bad. Make sure you check it thoroughly before buying.

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3. Transmission & Gear Shifting
   

   

   Gear shifting is another common problem that Hyundai Santro Xing owners face. It usually starts with the reverse gear and then extends to other gears as well. Gearbox forms one of the most common Santro Xing problems as many people who are new drivers are not good at shifting gears. Also, applying reverse gear even in low speed (moving forward) can cause massive damage to the gearbox. Make sure you apply all the gears in your test drive if you plan to buy a used Hyundai Santro Xing.

4. Engine Misfire
   

   

   Another common Santro Xing problem that has been reported by many owners is that the engine starts misfiring. This issue can arise due to multiple reasons. The spark plugs can be worn out, the fuel injectors can be weak and many other factors which indicate that the previous owner has not got the car serviced regularly. If the engine is not in its best condition, you should stay away from the car no matter how good the body may look!

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5. Alternator Issues
   

   

   The alternator is another component in the Hyundai Santro Xing that goes bad quite often. For those who don’t know, the alternator is a component that drives the power from your engine and delivers it to your battery in the form of electrical charge so that the next time you start the car, the battery is able to bear the load well! You won’t be able to guess if the alternator is fit by just looking at it. You can visit your nearest GoMechanic workshop and get it checked!

6. Suspension Issues
   

   

   Suspension can be an issue in any car that isn’t driven or maintained well! Hyundai Santro Xing had a decent suspension but many owners have got it replaced quite often. If you shortlist a Santro Xing for yourself, do evaluate its suspension before buying. A bad suspension can land you in major trouble if not resolved immediately. Make sure you negotiate well on the suspension if it needs to be done!

7. Sequential CNG Kit Issue
   

   

   Although Hyundai Santro Xing is a modern vehicle and has got great compatibility with ECU controlled sequential CNG kits, some units had a problem running on gas. The earlier age Santro Xing (models before 2010) work well on a normal CNG kit. However, the normal CNG kit isn’t good for your engine’s health. If you get a CNG Santro or go for a sequential kit, later on, make sure the tuning is done well.

8. Power Steering
   

   

   Power steering assembly in the Hyundai Santro Xing is good. No doubt it functions really well, but everything has got a limited lifespan. If you are buying an old Xing, make sure you check its power steering assembly. It can be the pump, the rack or even the wheel which could land you in trouble later on. Check for power steering issues as this is also one of the most common Santro Xing problems reported by the users.

9. Electrical Issues
   

   

   Another common problem reported by majority Santro Xing owners is the malfunctioning electrical. This can be power windows, stereo and more controls inside the car as well. Wiring issues are common because of the possible invasion of rodents inside the car during its life and also, the wires can go short if used for a long span of time. Thoroughly check all the electricals before you buy a Santro Xing for yourself.

10. Rust on the Body Panels
    

    

    This problem can persist in any car that has been on the roads for over 10 years. Our car’s body battles all kinds of weathers and those who don’t care for it, get rust on their car panels very often. Check the side skirts and underbody of the car for rust if you are planning to go for a car that is relatively old. If multiple panels have rust, you shouldn’t buy that car.

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These were the 10 most common Santro Xing problems that the users have reported. Got a specific problem with your Santro Xing? Visit a GoMechanic workshop and get it rectified. Let us know in the comments section if we have missed out any problem that you face being a Santro Xing owner. let’s make the used car buying experience a safer and better one for our family of readers!

FAQs

1. What is the maintenance cost of Santro Xing?

The maintenance cost of Santro Xing is not too high, especially with GoMechanic, where you can get the basic service package at ₹2,386 with a service warranty. Basic service includes oil filter, engine oil replacement, air filter cleaning, and spark checking, etc.

2. What is the NCAP rating of Santro?

Santro has a 2-star safety rating from Global NCAP. It secured a 6.74 rating out of 17 in adult occupant protection, and for child occupant protection, the rating was 15 out of 49.

3. What is the mileage of old model Santro Xing?

The old model Hyundai Santro Xing has various variants, and each variant has a different mileage. For example, the Manual variant of petrol provides a mileage of 17.92 kmpl, the automatic variant gives a mileage of 10.3 kmpl, and the CNG mileage gives 17.92 km/kg. 

4. What is the mileage of Santro Xing vs i10?

Santro Xing CNG has a mileage of 17.92 km/kg and the petrol varaint can give up to 10.3 kmpl – 17.92 kmpl mileage. The Grand i10, on the other hand, provide mileage of 19.77 km/kg in the CNG variant and a mileage 17.49 kmpl – 20.00 kmpl in the petrol variant.

5. What is the price of Santro Xing 2007?

In 2007, the new Hyundai Santro Xing cost between ₹2.6 lakh and ₹4.2 lakh, depending on the variant. In present, 2007 models are available in the market for around ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000, based on condition and usage.

6. In 2013, what was the price of Santro Xing?

At the beginning of the year 2013, the price of the Hyundai Santro Xing commenced at approximately 3.1 lakh in the basic model which is petrol mode. The finest CNG model is priced at approximately 4.2 lakh (ex-showroom). The majority of the popular ones cost 3.5 to 4 lakh. Pricing can differ according to the city and attributes.

7. How much is the engine capacity (CC) of Santro Xing?

The Hyundai Santro Xing is furnished with a 1086 cc. engine. The same engine has been applied in petrol, CNG, and LPG versions with a 4-cylinder inline.

8. What is the approximate cost of the Santro 2025?

The Hyundai Santro 2025 will have an initial price of less than 5 lakh. The best models can reach 7-8.5 lakh, influenced by such features as CNG and additional comfort. It is also supposed to compete with vehicles such as the WagonR and Tata Tiago.

9. What are the issues associated with the Hyundai Santro?

The problems experienced by the common Santro models are jerky AMT gear shifts, engine-related issues such as RPM irregularity or stalling, and noise of the suspension on poor roads. The elderly ones can also have rust, steering complications, or electrical complications. Most of these problems can be mitigated by servicing them at regular intervals.

10. The old Santro Xing covers 15 miles per hour?

The Santro Xing old petrol models had a mileage of approximately 13-18kmpl depending on the model. Automatic models had a low mileage of about 10 kmpl. CNG and LPG models were given an approximate delivery of about 17-18 km/kg.