2003 Hyundai XG300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Hyundai XG300. That ranks 2nd out of 4 XG300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 22,993 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Hyundai XG300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 50% | 22,993 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 31,008 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Hyundai XG300 recalls (1)
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Suspension
Problem: Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
Risk: If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Writer has a 2003 sonata. My drivers rear caliper would wear down the brake pads very fast and the others would be like new. After 2 visits the caliper was replaced. After 2 days of sitting in the garage i'd back the car up and hear grinding. The dealer said it was just rust on the rotor and it…
My 2003 hyundai santa fe has 71,000 miles on it and i'm having problems with the clutch. Now from doing a little research online i find that i am not the only one. I am a part time student, and work a full time job, but replacing my clutch is a bit expensive and i do not believe that i can afford…
Water leakage center rear window flooding back seats, floor and trunk. *jb
Hyundai tiburon gt v6 6 speed clutch failed only 22,993 miles on car non warranty $1974.70 to fix car...........*jb
Purchased vehicle 9-5-03. First occurrence of violent engine surges occurred on 9-18-03. Dealership could not duplicate the problem ,and told me it should be okay. Engine surges/shifts occurred randomly over the next few months with another dangerous occurrence in december 2005 at crowded shopping…
Other Hyundai XG300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 XG300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 XG300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 XG300 | 65 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG300?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Hyundai XG300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Hyundai XG300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG300 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.