2003 Hyundai XG300
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
My Hyundai 2003 XG 350 had incidents of lurching powerfully forward or backward even though my foot would be pressed hard on the brakes. It happened three times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-13
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle speed control
2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-07-17Suspension09V124000 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…
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…
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2003 Hyundai XG300 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V124000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Hyundai XG300 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG300?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Hyundai XG300 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.