Hyundai XG300 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 73 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Hyundai XG300 (2001–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 65. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (17 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All XG300 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 50,016 | 1 | 38 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 65 | 47,000 | 4 | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling17 20%
- Transmission and drivetrain14 16%
- Electrical system14 16%
- Brakes11 13%
- Air bags10 12%
- Vehicle speed control9 10%
- Body and structure6 7.0%
- Suspension5 5.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “The suspension and brakes will lock up and when it is wet I have slid into banks of dirt and hit my other vehicle and it does not matter how fast I go. I have had my brakes checked and have had to get a wheel alignment every month for the last 12 months due to suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #10668634, filed 2014-12, 138,000 miles2003: “My 2003 Hyundai santa fe has 71,000 miles on it and I'm having problems with the clutch. Now from doing a little research online I find that I am not the only one. I am a part time student, and work a full time job, but replacing my clutch is a bit expensive and I do not believe that I can afford it. If many people are having clutch or transmission problems shouldn't there be a recall?”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology