2004 Hyundai XG300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 3, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XG300 years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Hyundai XG300. That ranks 3rd out of 4 XG300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Hyundai XG300 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~130,000 mi
Structure1 · ~130,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~130,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%130,000——
Structure1100%130,000——
Unknown or Other1100%130,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Hyundai XG300 recalls (1)

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SuspensionApr 16, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V124000 · 188,282 vehicles

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.

My car randomly caught on fire and burned to thw ground i had to have the fire department put it out and not sure what happened never had a problem with it until now crunk it up was sounding off and next thing i know my friend screamimg my car was on fire something underneath towards the rear end…

Structure · received Sep 3, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11124152

Other Hyundai XG300 years

← 2003 XG300

YearComplaintsRecalls
200411
2003 XG30081
2002 XG30011
2001 XG300654

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai XG300?

Owners most often report engine, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Hyundai XG300?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.