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2004 Hyundai XG350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 91 owner complaints about the 2004 Hyundai XG350, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2004 Hyundai XG350
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the XG350 median · #2 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9124 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Hyundai XG350 has problems

91 complaints 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
Vehicle speed control2211
Air bags214
Suspension142
Structure121
Service brakes, hydraulic103
Electrical system81
Engine52
Power train51
Steering42
12 other systems232

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

1 recall

2004 Hyundai XG350 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.

Mileage at failure

When do vehicle speed control problems start?

34kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 vehicle speed control complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other XG350 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 XG350 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What XG350 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS DEFECT TO HYUNDAI DEALERS AND CORPORATE OFFICE TO NO AVAIL. U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD, MARCH 2010, ANNOUNCED TWO MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS DESIGNED TO ANSWER SAFETY ISSUES OF UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION FOR ALL MANUFACTURES. WHAT HAVE YOU…
Complaint 11055116 · Dec 17, 2017 · 69,241 miles
CAR EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION ENDING IN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED VEHICLE. BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT CAR IN DRIVE, TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE, DIDN'T YET ACCELERATE, CAR JOLTED WITH HIGH RPMS AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
Complaint 10918765 · Oct 25, 2016 · 104,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING AND RUSTED SUBFRAME COLLAPSED CONTROL ARM & RIGHT AXEL BROKE ALSO POWER STEERING BELT BROKE. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER NEARLY HAVING AN ACCIDENT. I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED IN 2010 AS PER RECALL YET I TRIED TO PUSH FOR SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT OVER REPAIR AT THAT TIME WITH NO LUCK. I BELIEVE…
Complaint 10559216 · Jan 9, 2014 · 136,000 miles

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