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Hyundai XG300 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 75 complaints about the Hyundai XG300 since 2001, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 65 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2001
Owner complaints
75
Recalls
4
Worst year
2001
Model years
2001-2004

Hyundai XG300 years to avoid

More than twice the XG300's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Hyundai XG300 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Hyundai XG300 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2001200220032004

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Hyundai XG300 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    20
  • Transmission
    14
  • Electrical
    14
  • Brakes
    11
  • Airbags
    10
  • Acceleration
    9
  • Body
    7
  • Suspension
    5
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Lights
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Locks
    2

Most reported problems on the Hyundai XG300

Stalling 14

Hyundai XG300 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2004-1Body10
2003-8Transmission50,01610
2002-1Engine10
2001-65Engine51,00046Avoid

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Hyundai XG300

What years of the Hyundai XG300 should you avoid?

2001. It has more than twice the Hyundai XG300's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 65, mostly about engine and electrical.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai XG300?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai XG300?

Engine, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (14) and electrical (14).

How many recalls does the Hyundai XG300 have?

4 recalls between 2001 and 2004. The 2001 model year has the most, with 4.

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