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2001 Hyundai XG300 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
26%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Hyundai XG300, 26% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Traveling at 45 to 55 MPH, engine stalled and check engine light came on. It LED to lost of power and acceleration on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, because the engine light continued to illuminate. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated, there was a cracking sound under the vehicle, there was a wind noise and a vibration coming from the vehicle. The injectors, gaskets, ignition sensor and throttle body were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10059659, filed 2004-02, 13,173 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

“I have had several problems with my 2001 XG300 since purchased in march 2001. I had to take it to the dealer because of hesitation on acceleration and making a rumbling noise in the engine 2 months after I purchased it. The first time the car was supposed to be fixed, I drove it less than 2 miles and it was doing the same thing. The second time the manager said he would take the care himself and after he putting over 50 miles on my care and keeping it 4 days it appeared to be fixed. More recently, the engine light came on the car was bucking while in gear and lunging while at a dead stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10133288, filed 2005-08

“Intermittently, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled . This caused loss of steering and brakes. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and kept the vehicle for over night. They could not duplicate or correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10087675, filed 2004-08

“While driving at 50 MPH engine light indicator flashed, stayed on. Then, engine lost power. This action occurred since october 23, 2004. Dealer replaced EGR system, engine solenoid, but problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10059849, filed 2004-02

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20011726%

Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai XG300

Electrical system
14 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Interior 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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