2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,512 miles.
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.
“2002 hyundai sante fe.ave had 3 alternators and batteried replaced on this vehicle. Last week the third was installed. Vehicle still will not crank lights dim wipers slow. Radio cuts off when brakes applied. Anti brake system light comes on battery light comes on and the lights flash when car is turned off and key is out of ignition/.”
NHTSA complaint #10032960, filed 2003-08, 10,000 miles“Car wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealer where crank sensor was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Had it towed back to dealer where no problems could be found, however the drive belt tensioner assembly was replaced. 2 days later car wouldn't start again. Manufacturer's help line recommended changing oil from manufacturer's suggested 10w30 oil to 5w30 oil. Technicians and service personnel believe that original problem is actually related to computer system in car. They believe that the problem is still not fixed. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10005067, filed 2003-02, 21,024 miles“Various problems with 2002 hyundai Santa Fe. The consumer feels she may have made the wrong choice when purchasing the vehicle. The consumer received false horsepower advertisement class action lawsuit information from the manufacturer a month after the vehicle was purchased. An ECM reprogramming recall was received but once the repairs were made another problem surfaced. The consumer attempted to have the problem corrected three times but the noise recurs now louder than ever. The consumer heard a clunking noise when backing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087431, filed 2004-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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