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2004 Hyundai XG300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Hyundai XG300, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Hyundai XG300 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine11
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Hyundai XG300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 09V-124 · Apr 16, 2009 · 188,282 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other XG300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XG300 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What XG300 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11124152 · Sep 3, 2018 · 130,000 miles

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