2004 Hyundai XG: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 47 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (17% of complaints).
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0
recalls
47
owner complaints
3
fire reports
51,131
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns3 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)17% · 8 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)15% · 7 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)13% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)13% · 6 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)11% · 5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 4 complaints
“vehicle has a front rusted subframe in two spots on passenger side it will not pass inspection. it is Dangerous to keep driving it it looks like there is a recall on this issue in 04/2009, but it says 0 unrepaired recalls which is obviously not correct Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V124000 EA08016 NHTSA Action Number: EA08016”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2022
“Car was inspected at mechanic during a routine oil change. Mechanic stated that the frame was rusted, which could affect the ability to safely operate the vehicle. I did a search and discovered that similar damage was noted in a recall 09-01-020 dated July 2009. Unfortunately, my vehicle was not included in the recall due to the manufacture date, but the same problem as the ones included in the recall exists.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2021
“There is a recall for the this vehicle but hyundai does not have it for my VIN.I brought the car in for a wheel alignment and the repair shop told me that the sub frame is rotted away this is the recall that they had for vehicles the same years as mine. I've been informed this is a very very dangerous unfortunately we cannot afford buy new car.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2019
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“There is visible rust/corrosion damage of the front sub- frame of my vehicle. The front subframe has thinned at rusted location. The rusted sub-frame is chewed half of my sub-frame. I am worried that corrosion may progress and may detach from the sub-frame, eventually increasing safety risk. I have noticed steering pull.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2019
“I was driving the car downhill, approaching a stop sign. My subframe on the passenger side of the car snapped. The front passenger subframe was rusted, and broke. This caused the wheel to come in contact with the wheel well, and made it very hard to stop. I was left in the middle of a busy intersection, with near inability to move the car after I finally came to a stop by having to use my emergency brake. Attached is a picture of the subframe the day of the incident, before it broke. I do not have one of it broken.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2019
“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 at NHTSA identified and addressed as potential vehicle-related causes of unintended acceleration?”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg 350. While driving 30 mph, the brakes applied independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 180,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2017
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg 350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph over a bump, the front driver's side wheel made contact with the wheel well and the front wheel did not function properly. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg 350. While the vehicle was being serviced, the technician noticed that the rear subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2004 Hyundai XG reliable?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Hyundai XG. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Hyundai XG problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 51,131 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.