2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer Problems
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 27,800miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (18% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and visibility (7). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,800 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling8 18%
- Brakes4 9.1%
- Electrical system4 9.1%
- Equipment4 9.1%
- Suspension4 9.1%
- Other or unknown3 6.8%
- Seat belts2 4.5%
Also reported: Steering (2), Exterior lighting (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I complained about loudness in the exhaust. Dealership could not duplicate the concern. The car is definitely louder then when we purchased it 2200 miles ago. This is not an acceptable conclusion by the dealership. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769024, filed 2002-10Transmission and drivetrain: “I complained to the dealership that there is a whistle/whine in the transmision at 30-35 MPH during deceleration. They reported this to be a charecteristic of this car. I have driven other Santa Fe's and no whistle/whine. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769023, filed 2002-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The windshield has began to crack from the lower right-hand corner (passenger's side) up about 16 in an s shaped pattern. There is -no- indication of a rock or other item hitting the windshield. I have been told by the dealership (fairfax hyundai, fairfax, va) that it is the result of a rock -but- there is -no_ impact crater to suggest this. When questioned about stress fractures I was told -those- occur from the inside-out and that this wasn't a stress fracture... I find that to be b.s.”
NHTSA complaint #10020890, filed 2003-06, 16,785 milesVehicle speed control: “While driving approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The driver had to manually accelerate to get the vehicle up to speed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10044679, filed 2003-11, 2,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
92% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,990 and 36,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer.
Other model years of the Santa FE Santa FE Trailer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 44 | 27,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Santa FE Santa FE Trailer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (18% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,800 miles and the middle half falls between 12,990 and 36,400 miles; 92% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.