2001 Hyundai XG300 problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai XG300 with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 17.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.2%.
Complaints105
Crashes9
Fires0
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 17.1% · 18
Electrical system 15.2% · 16
Power train 9.5% · 10
Air bags 9.5% · 10
Vehicle speed control 7.6% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.6% · 8
Structure 4.8% · 5
Suspension 4.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,500 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Engine and engine cooling
Consumer called complaining about the vehicle stalling while driving 65 mph on the highway this has happend 3 to 4 time in the past last month. Dealer was contacted and they could not find anything so nothing was not done. Mr Engine and engine cooling
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. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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