2001 Hyundai XG300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Hyundai XG300, 14% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 3 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.
“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 miles“2001 Hyundai XG300 had bad brakes. The front and rear rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The consumer feels that the corrosion was caused by poor materials.”
NHTSA complaint #10177495, filed 2006-12, 30,000 miles“When the brake pedal was depressed from any speed vehicle vibrated. This was caused by warped brake rotors. Dealership replaced and re surfaced the rotor, but the problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10047920, filed 2003-11, 11,000 miles“1. Have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. Dealership says I'm not braking properly and causing brakes to overheat, which causing rotors to warp. I've been braking the same way for 35 years and never had this problem. 2. Air conditioner still does not cool properly and has been in shop several times. Dealership says there is a leak in the A/C coolant, but they cannot find it. 3. Car continually stutters at high speeds, dealership has replaced numerous parts, but problem persists. 4. Engine began making clacking noise about 2 months ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165481, filed 2006-08“Note - reported airbag failure earlier, this is an additional problem. On oct 11th, during a rain storm two dogs walked into the roadway in front of my car. I hit the brakes, and had plenty of pedal yet the car continued onward. My initial reaction was that I had plenty of time to stop but quickly it became apparent that I could not. I attempted to swerve to the right hopeing that I would slow the vehicle enough to go around the dogs. The car barely slowed and I continued off the roadway striking a pole perhaps 100 feet off of the roadway. …”
NHTSA complaint #758887, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 25% |
| 2001 | 9 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai XG300
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai XG300
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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