2002 Hyundai XG350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 60 complaints (15.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
Air Bags: 9; Suspension: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Air Bags:Side/Window: 3; Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 17 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2002: 3; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 8; 2006: 5; 2007: 3; 2008: 8; 2009: 6; 2010: 5; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10041355 · 2003-10-07 (October 7, 2003)
LOST OF BRAKES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061506 · 2004-03-05 (March 5, 2004)
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED VEHICLE LAUNCHED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061506 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224319 · 2008-04-13 (April 13, 2008)
REVERSE IN TRANSMISSION CAUSES A SEVERE VIBRATION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10224319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020381 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
NARY 05/21/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TWO INCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE LOSING POWER AND STALLING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SERVICED FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CAR ALARM, AIR CONDITIONER , AND POWER SUN ROOF. DEALER NOTIFIED *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10316984 · 2010-03-05 (March 5, 2010)
MY 2003 HYUNDAI POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING PROPERLY ANYTIME THERE IS STANDING WATER ON THE ROAD AND I DRIVE THRU THE WATER, BE IT A PUDDLE ON THE ROAD OR WATER THAT IS RUNNING ON THE ROAD AND CANNOT BE AVOIDED. THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND AT SLOW SPEEDS CAN CAUSE THE MOTOR TO STALL. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT OCCURRING BUT THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY SUBSTANTIAL RAINS IN THE AREA TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE WRITTEN TO HYUNDAI MOTORS WITH NO REPLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268982 · 2009-05-17 (May 17, 2009)
FUEL FILLER NOT ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER FUEL TANK WITHOUT CLICKING OFF, VENT ON GAS TANK TO CHARCOAL FILTER IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. CLICKS OFF LIKE TANK IS FULL WHEN TRYING TO FILL GAS INTO FILLER TUBE. HYUNDAI ADMITS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274040 · 2009-06-16 (June 16, 2009)
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL FUEL TANK READING EMPTY ON GAUGE, TANK KEEPS STOPPING LIKE THE TANK IS FULL OF GASOLINE, HYUNDAI NEW PORT RICHEY ADMITS THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CHARCOL CANISTER AND THAT CHARCOL FLOATS UP THE FILL VENT BREATHER HOSE CAUSING THIS ISSUE AND SUGGESTS THAT THE CANISTER BE REPLACED. THIS START HAPPENING AT 50K MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10274040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097103 · 2004-11-23 (November 23, 2004)
THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN TWO YEARS THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB THE BATTERY FAILED FOUR TIMES DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097103 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10419280 · 2011-08-13 (August 13, 2011)
HYUNDAI MOTOR CORPORATION AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR DEFECT. NUMEROUS HYUNDAI MOTOR CARS, XG350, SONATA, ETC. HAVE FAULTY CONNECTORS WHICH PREVENT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FROM WORKING. MORE THAN ONE DEALER HAS STATED IN WRITTEN SERVICE REPORTS(AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW) THE PROBLEMS LIE IN A FAULTY AIRBAG WIRING CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THEY RESEAT THE PLUGS IN THE FRONT SEATS AND THEN THEY RESET THE 'COMPUTER' AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES OUT, HOWEVER IT COMES BACK ON AGAIN AFTER A SHORT INTERVAL. THIS 'DEFECT' APPLIES TO NUMEROUS…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,563 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10207395 · 2007-10-30 (October 30, 2007)
THE POWER STEERING HOSE SPRANG A LEAK. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AN AAA SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN EXPRESSED SHOCK WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT ON A LIFT BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF FRAME CORROSION, ESPECIALLY IN THE CRADLE OF THE ENGINE, WHERE THERE WAS ACTUALLY A HOLE. HE SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS KIND OF PROBLEM IN A RECENT VINTAGE CAR (2002). I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND IT HAS BEEN IN A GARAGE FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE. IT HAS FEWER THAN 90,000 MILES. I'M TOLD THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT AT ANY TIME. OTHERS SHOULD BE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10207395 at NHTSA ↗