2007 SantaFe 180,000 miles. runs great, no oil use transmission shifting good. Installed struts on it a month ago. Was my car and sold it to daughter a couple years ago. Nothing major ever on it. Reliable daily driver. I should have kept it for a spare beater.
Currently driving a 2017 SantaFe Sport as a second car. 71,000 miles. It rides and drives quiet and smooth like a luxury suv.
I had to replace a cam positioning sensor. No other problems. I love this car and intend to drive it until it gives up the ghost.
It has the 2.4 engine which has some bearing problems. The engine is now warranted for life if it blows.
2016 Tucson. Recently traded at about 86K. No repairs needed. Ran like a top. Traded it because of the high trade value for a 2023.
2016 Kia Sorento. Flawless but was totaled around 40K. Very well engineered crumple zone.
Daughter had a smaller Kia suv. cant remember the model. Had to replace a wheel bearing. Otherwise nothing. Got smashed when a tree fell on it at about 110K
My son has had two Elantras. No repairs ever required. Both were totaled at around 70K or so. One he got hit by a drunk.
The other wound up rolled over at low speed and did rather well. He now has a Kia Kona low mileage and is a very solid product.
Good friend has a Palisade and she absolutely loves it. No problems. Has been take cross country a couple times. No flaws yet found.
At any rate, we have spent less money for repairs on all of the above cars than I have spent to keep my F-150 on the road. It is on its 3rd tranny
So we have found them to be a reliable product. I have to say that I recommend them over most other vehicles.
Wishing you good luck on your choices.