Hyundai XG300 2001
The 2001 Hyundai XG300 has a 3.0 L engine. It gets 20 MPG combined (17 city, 25 highway), per the EPA. 4 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 5 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel (FWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,870 × 1,830 × 1,420 mm (191.7 × 72.0 × 55.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,633 kg (3,600 lb) |
| Body style | Midsize Cars |
Dimensions and weight: Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC).
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Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataRecalls
Consequence · Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
A DAMAGED IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
DRIVING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHEN VEHICLE #1 DROVE ACROSS INTERSTATE, VEHICLE #2 T-BONED VEHICLE #1, AND I STRUCK VEHICLE #2 FROM BEHIND AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. TOTALED VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. NECK, BACK, SHOULDER, AND LEFT ELBOW INJURIES.
WHEN PUMPING GAS THE PUMP EITHER SHUTS OFF OR OVERFLOWS AFTER ONLY PUMPING 1 GALLON OF GAS. IT TAKES MORE THAN 15 MINUTES TO PUT IN 5 DOLLARS WORTH OF GAS. IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM??? *TR
THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND WHEN IT IS WET I HAVE SLID INTO BANKS OF DIRT AND HIT MY OTHER VEHICLE AND IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW FAST I GO. I HAVE HAD MY BRAKES CHECKED AND HAVE HAD TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT EVERY MONTH FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS DUE TO SUSPENSION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN CAUTIOUSLY ON THE SHOULDER. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHOR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND EACH TIME THE AIR BAG COMPUTER MODULE WAS RESET. THE MAL…
WE OWN A HYUNDAI 2001 XG300 WHICH HAS SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST ON THE SUB FRAME. SINCE NOVEMBER, WE HAD DIFFERENT WORK PERFORMED ON THE CAR. ALL THE MECHANIC HAVE SAID THAT THE CORROSION AND RUST IS SEVERE AND IS EFFECTING THE SUSPENSION AND OTHER MOUNTINGS TO THE FRAME. THE CARBON EMISSION EVAPORATOR NEEDED TO BE R…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR AND CUT THEIR HAND ON THE DOOR HANDLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE METAL ON ALL FOUR OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE PEELING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILUR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT ROUTINE OIL CHANGES WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASON AS TO WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUM…
DASHBOARD COMING AWAY FROM WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON, AND DEFROSTERS NOT TO WORK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN SHE DROVE VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. SHE NOTICED THE FAILURE IN OCTOBER 2003. THE TIRES WERE CHECKED AND ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRON…
I HAVE SPECIFIC PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT ODI ID NUMBER : 10165481. 1. MY BRAKES WOULD VIBRATE TERRIBLY WHEN GOING DOWN HILL. THIS HAPPENED AFTER ABOUT 10000 MILES ON THE CARE I REPLACED THEM WITH CERAMIC PADS AND RESURFACED THE ROTORS THIS LARGELY FIXED THE PROBLEM. 2. RADIO HAS A SHORT THAT CAUSES RADIO TO…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. HE STATED THAT THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN HE SHUT THE DRIVER DOOR, WHICH DISABLED THE REST OF THE AIRBAGS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
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