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!
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Engine RPM issue
Santro Speedometer 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.
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Fuel Pump Issue
Hyundai Santro 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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Transmission & Gear Shifting
Common Santro Xing Problems 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.
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Engine Misfire
Common Santro Xing Problems | Source 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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Alternator Issues
common Santro Xing problems 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!
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Suspension Issues
2017 Honda City Rear Suspension 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!
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Sequential CNG Kit Issue
Santro Xing CNG 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.
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Power Steering
common Santro Xing problems 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.
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Electrical Issues
Hyundai Santro Centre Console 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.
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Rust on the Body Panels
Hyundai Santro Xing 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.
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!
I have a 2007 santro xing…I have driven 73000 kms… beautiful vehicle…still very good engine… super vehicle….I am not facing any above listed
Problems…. These are general problem triggering issues for all cars…why only santro xing…I will down vote the above comments made….
Santro xing is the best car when u put it on comparison with new Tata cars & renault cars
Hi Srinivas
I am myself a Santro Xing (2008) owner. Just like you mentioned, Santro is indeed an excellent car. This article was to highlight the problems that can help you judge if a used Santro has been maintained well! Again, you are correct in saying that these are general problems which can occur in all cars but this article was curated based on our customer data. The 10 common problems were listed according to what majority of our customers who are Santro owners usually face.
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I own a 2007 model Santro Xing, and I have NOT faced almost any of the problems mentioned by you. Generalization is ok but the caption is misleading.
Since the author also mentions having 2008 model Santro Xing, he must have understood periodical servicing and good driving habits can keep any car in good shape.
I donot agree with the caption.
Hence downovted.
Hello Rammohan
I myslef own a Santro Xing(2008). I never said that each owner faces all of the above-mentioned problems. These are the most common problems which customers have brought to our notice via our extensive workshop data. Therefore, I mentioned all those problems which have been reported in Santro till now. Being an owner myself from 12 years, I can say Santro is indeed a good car and doesn’t really trouble you much. But when you go to buy it from the used car market, you ought to check everything!
I am a Santro 2006 owner and driver 1,40,000/- . All the reported issues were faced by me. I was not very attentive on time service either but overall this is a nice car. I am hoping to get it restored to its original glory and continue to use as this was my first car and first love :-).
Purchase used santro
Week ago I bought a 2006 model santro XO driven 55k Kms only model from Maruti true value i drove this car it’s really good to drive and the power steering works awesome yes of course it has a suspension issue and other issues also and I went to gomechanic workshop they done it a good service
I’m feel.very happy to drive this car over all its a unique car even though it’s second. Hand works good pick up is really awesome and. Good drive in all bad and good road conditions..
No such big complaint about this car till date
Hi There!
You definitely made a good choice by going for Santro. You made an even better choice by trusting us for your car repair needs. Delighted to have you onboard. Do let us know if we can help you out in any other way!
Hi, I bought 2009 Santro xing gls lpg last year. Me the 2nd owner. It ran smoothly without any trouble. But recently had issue with starting. Battery was ok but starter motor was the culprit. I had to get it repaired which costed rs.2500. Otherwise it is a good car for city as well for highways.
Sir
Since 2008 I am using Sandro xing car,I didn’t have problems. In service depreciation of parts are common, even I travel in USA in other cars but I am very good satisfaction with the santro car
Hi there
I myslef use a 2008 Santro!
This car is a legend. Must say
I hve 2008 santro gls at driven 168000km and i hve not faced any of the problem mented by u. milege is very pour
I have 2012 model santro xing but no such problems
I, am owner of santro car since ten years earlier it was very nice car in every perfomance, but now steering movment and gear shifting process is little hard. I, think it is natural phenomenon of every old car.