Major Problems with Hyundai XG300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Hyundai XG300 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Hyundai XG300

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Hyundai XG300.

Model Year	Complaints
2001 XG300	65

Worst 3 Hyundai XG300 complaints

2001 Hyundai XG300 AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 300000 miles

2001 Hyundai XG300 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

2001 Hyundai XG300 FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse Hyundai XG300 complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai XG300 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ongoing problem with engine hesitating while driving. vehicle had been to the dealer on five occasions and the problem reoccurred.*ak	10 ~ 17277 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM check engine light came on and almost cut-off. took it in to the dealer and the problem is major (electronic...	8 ~ 35635 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my hyundai xg300 will not move and than plunges forward out of my control does this the initial drive of...	7 ~ 10857 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer stated that the vehicle would not move but plunges forward at initial 5-30 minutes driving. the dealer could	6 ~ 8500 miles
SUSPENSION traveling at 45 to 55 mph engine stalled and check engine light came on. it led to lost of power...	4 ~ 43793 miles
AIR BAGS traveling at 45 to 55 mph engine stalled and check engine light came on. it led to lost of power...	4 ~ 80793 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going...	3 ~ 17333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking...	3 ~ 15000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking...	3 ~ 17333 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able...	3 ~ 13096 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 50 mph engine light indicator flashed stayed on. then engine lost power. this action occurred since october	3
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS note - reported airbag failure earlier this is an additional problem. on oct 11th during a rain storm two dogs...	3
STRUCTURE traveling at 45 to 55 mph engine stalled and check engine light came on. it led to lost of power...	3 ~ 15724 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM due to failure of finding a proper part in the usa the original part was taken from other same stock	3 ~ 4391 miles
EQUIPMENT i have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going...	2 ~ 26000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going...	2 ~ 26000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going...	2 ~ 26000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going...	2 ~ 26000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. he stated that the side airbags deployed when he shut the driver door...	2 ~ 52000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN intermittently will either stall or launch forward while driving. dealership replaced the pcm as indicated in the power train recall...	2 ~ 47435 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel odor was getting into the vehicle dealer contacted and replaced fuel tank. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	2 ~ 12000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER vehicle been to the dealer on several occasions for engine check light staying on while driving. dealer unable to correct	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 65 mph vehicle suddenly died without warning. dealership indicated it could have been caused by oxygen sensor	2 ~ 14417 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when pumping gas the pump either shuts off or overflows after only pumping 1 gallon of gas. it takes more	1 ~ 86000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the suspension and brakes will lock up and when it is wet i have slid into banks of dirt...	1 ~ 138000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. the contact stated that a passenger opened the rear passenger side door...	1 ~ 127000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled...	1 ~ 51000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. the contact stated that his vehicle failed a safety inspection due to a...	1 ~ 106760 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* - the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a new...	1 ~ 18000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking...	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1. have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. dealership says i'm not braking...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have specific problems similar to complaint odi id number : 10165481. 1. my brakes would vibrate terribly when going...	1 ~ 15000 miles
TIRES ltr fm maxwell parrish sr (ok) re defective air conditioner/heater display in his 2001 hyundai xg-300 & defective michelin tires....	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at highway speed the transmission light illuminated and there was a sudden decrease in acceleration. the vehicles rpm's	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multiple failures with 2001 hyundai xg300. the radio would come on while the vehicle was turned off and would frequently...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the wire for airbag is installed under the seat. when the seat moves forward and backward the wire connection get	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. since the vehicle was purchased the contact has experienced suspension failures but mainly...	1 ~ 82600 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE traveling at 45 to 55 mph engine stalled and check engine light came on. it led to lost of power...	1 ~ 13173 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS both rear brake calipers got hung up while applying brakes dealer contacte and replaced caplipers. feel free to provide any	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when the brake pedal was depressed from any speed vehicle vibrated. this was caused by warped brake rotors. dealership replaced	1 ~ 11000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt in the front driver and passenger side does not lock up properly and it makes it feel like...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling and without any indication vehicle lost throttle control. vehicle was towed to dealership and technician claimed there was	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE seat belt in the front driver and passenger side does not lock up properly and it makes it feel like...	1

FAQ

What year Hyundai XG300 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 1 year, Hyundai XG300 models of 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Hyundai XG300?

Hyundai XG300 models of 2001 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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