2003 Hyundai Santa FE Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,996miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,996 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have owned this vehicle for 3 years now. This now makes 3 years that I have had to replace the AC condenser. Due to the design of the oil coolant filter and the two piping that run in between the oil coolant filter and the AC condenser causes it to rub against the AC condenser and overtime puncture it and put a hole through the condenser.”
NHTSA complaint #10860142, filed 2016-04, 110,094 miles“In late august my car was due for inspection, so I drove it to my mechanic who informed me that everything was good to go except what I believe was the front rocker arm(could be wrong) was rusted but was do for a free recall because of rust issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209914, filed 2019-05, 174,000 miles“I got a recall letter in the mail on sept. 19, 2014. I call the people about the letter but no one got back to me about the recall. I need to know is my car in danger of hurting me or my family. I would like to know.”
NHTSA complaint #10676530, filed 2015-01, 14,000 miles“I called Hyundai after having an issue with my rear tire and just purchasing 4 brand new tires. The rear of the vehicle looked bent and after not understanding why it appeared this way I looked up recalls. I was given a recall champagne #090 by Hyundai and told my vehicle was coved for repair. I brought the vehicle (unsafely) drove it 10-15 MPH to the location to have it repaired. Approximately a month late the dealer contacts me and says that my vehicle is ready for pick up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609001, filed 2014-07, 200,000 miles“Since the Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 had 1500 miles on it we were told the rotors had to be replaced because of rust. Since then we have had brakes and rotors replaced several times.transmission lost fluid because of rusted cooling line. Just replaced power steering lines because lost fluid due to rusted lines. Now we are losing brake fluid due to rust. Vehicle has 42500 miles..car purchased new in aug. 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10296104, filed 2009-12, 42,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024542Mar 1, 2008Trailer hitch wiring harness replacement procedure (campaign 082).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 27% |
| 2025 | 31 | 23% |
| 2024 | 32 | 21% |
| 2023 | 64 | 30% |
| 2022 | 47 | 23% |
| 2021 | 42 | 25% |
| 2020 | 45 | 21% |
| 2019 | 50 | 25% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 96 | 10% |
| 2016 | 25 | 11% |
| 2015 | 22 | 9% |
| 2014 | 41 | 8% |
| 2013 | 58 | 10% |
| 2012 | 17 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 31 | 9% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 46 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
56 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsWheels
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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