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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
16%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer, 16% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.

“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 2002-10

“Experienced delay and harsh shift into drive and reverse since 06 january 2004. Brought it to the dealer and parts were ordered. Auto is not drivable and has been at the dealers shop since 02 february 2004. Dealer says the part is on a national back order.”

NHTSA complaint #10060667, filed 2004-03

“Vehicle was purchased on 04/25/02, and within 2 months engine was replaced. Also, transmission replaced twice, and there was a major oil leak. Vehicle has been with dealer for the last 35 days. Dealer has been in communication with manufacturer with no resolution.”

NHTSA complaint #8014061, filed 2002-07

“There is vibration in driveline and on floor of vehicle, consumer is driving at more then 50 MPH, contacted dealer, after two attempts dealer claims vehicle no longer has vibration but vibration still exist.”

NHTSA complaint #8008450, filed 2002-04

“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 2004-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002716%

Other parts of the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer

Engine cooling
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology