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2003 Hyundai Santa FE Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 308 total for the year
Median mileage
150,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE, 0% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The paint is deteriorating, my fuel pump had to be replaced and my car won't start. I replaced the alternator, battery, crankshaft sensor and still won't start. I also have a break leak that I've tried to fix a few times”

NHTSA complaint #10938908, filed 2016-12, 150,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201931%
201791%
201621%
2014112%
2013102%
201241%
201174%
201021%
200962%
2008163%
20076810%
200611%
200531%
200431%
200310%
200211%
200110%

Other parts of the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE

Suspension
56 complaints
Brakes
43 complaints
Air bags
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Body and structure
30 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
24 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology