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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
825–50K
650–75K
475–100K
3100–150K
1150K+
28 reports with mileage · 37 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
65 reports
26,000 miles · Aug 3, 2003
Electrical System
CAR WAS TOWED 3 TIMES IN 2002, OCTOBER AND TWICE IN DECEMBER, TO DEALERSHIP FOR SENSOR FAILURES AND CAR STALLED OUT AT 50 MPH ON MAJOR ROADWAY. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A DUMPTRUCK BEHIND ME, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY COAST INTO A SIDE STREET. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND WAS FIXED. CAR WAS IN FOR REPAIRS 7 TIMES IN THE 2 YEARS I…
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CAR WAS TOWED 3 TIMES IN 2002, OCTOBER AND TWICE IN DECEMBER, TO DEALERSHIP FOR SENSOR FAILURES AND CAR STALLED OUT AT 50 MPH ON MAJOR ROADWAY. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A DUMPTRUCK BEHIND ME, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY COAST INTO A SIDE STREET. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND WAS FIXED. CAR WAS IN FOR REPAIRS 7 TIMES IN THE 2 YEARS I OWNED IT. I TRADED IN THIS "TOP OF THE LINE HYUNDAI" FOR A BUICK REGAL THAT I LOVE. ONE OF THE CAR SALESMAN TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A CAR IN THE FIRST YEAR IT IS MANUFACTURED. NOBODY TOLD ME THIS AS I DROVE OFF THE LOT IN MY BRAND NEW 2001 CAR. I WAS INCONVENCIED BY THIS CONTINOUS PROBLEM OF REPAIRS, AS MY OCCUPATION AS A NURSE IS NECESSARY FOR A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE. I WILL NEVER BUY A HYUNDAI AGAIN AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE AWARE OF THE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS I'VE HAD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10030673
28,834 miles · Jul 23, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10029965
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN THE VEHICLE SAT OVER NIGHT IN COLD TEMPERATURES AND THE RESTARTED IN THE MORNINGS, THE RPM REVVED EXCESSIVELY HIGH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10010048
43,000 miles · Jan 17, 2003
Electrical System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ALMOST CUT-OFF. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM IS MAJOR (ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTER (VALVES) SPARK PLUG WIRES). PREVIOUSLY I'VE HAD TWO RECALLS. I NEED SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING HYUNDAI CARS. VERY INCONVENIENCING. TS
NHTSA ODI #10002850
Mileage unknown · Dec 10, 2002
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN DECREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLES RPM'S DROPPED TO 14. CONSUMER STATES' THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #8024135
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2002
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
NHTSA ODI #8022635
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL ODOR WAS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, DEALER CONTACTED AND REPLACED FUEL TANK. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011662
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2002
Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011656
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS GOT HUNG UP WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, DEALER CONTACTE, AND REPLACED CAPLIPERS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8011651
Mileage unknown · May 20, 2002
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 *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PCMS CONTAINED A CONDENSER THAT WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED ONTO THE PCM PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CONDENSER COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DAMAGED IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PCM TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS MANUFACTURED DURING THE AFFECTED PRODUCTION PERIOD. IF NECESSARY, THE PCM WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD ATTACHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.
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