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 2004-02Related service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10032908Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may…
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10020878Dec 1, 2006Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 10017993Oct 1, 2005Diagnosing dtc p1159 ( variable intake target position).
- 10011798Dec 1, 20042001-2005 xg300/350 p0171, p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2).
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai XG300
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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