Hyundai XG300 check engine light comes on

Filed May 20, 2010 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · VA

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 illuminated. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2009 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 52,000 miles · WI

I have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. Hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going on and staying on unless the battery would die.failed emissions said to be caused by air sensors but codes kept getting whipped out.car has been to dealer countless times! Car lunges thrashing motion while at a stop or driving.the air bag light stays on at all times,the first time the lunging happened I thought I was out of gas, with the exception of the violent thrashing that occurred/s. My cars control panel,headlights and interior lights dim,shut off at will. All radio & control panel lights come on and go off at any time.the radio starts changing from fm to am to cd at any given time including while the car is turned off and unattended. The tail lights, brake lights and running lights also turn on/off by themselves whether driving the car or if the car is sitting in my driveway. I have to get my car jumped every time I go to start it .it wasn't until earlier this year that a neighbor came to let me know that I left my lights on in the middle of the night. I knew nobody had been in my car because I was recovering from a major surgery and my car keys are always with me. This incident with the neighbor shed light on part of the problem. Now I know why my battery is constantly dead.I just don't know why the car is turning on it's electrical components.the ongoing problem with the battery drain has caused the codes for the car to keep being erased so there is no way to diagnose cause for the check engine /air bag light coming on. It's frightful that the lights go on or off, day or night, without cause.this is very dangerous while night driving! The stalling out while driving causes complete loss of the steering/brakescontrols and all power. I am terrified of hwy driving now! I could cause an accident that may kill me or someone else!the thrashing and lunging of the car scares me. The electrical is going on at least 8x day/nite. This car is dangerous!

Filed Sep 5, 2009 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 52,000 miles · WI

I have ongoing problems with my car since after purchase in 2007. Hyundai case #3479162 check engine light was going on and staying on unless the battery would die. Failed emissions said to be caused by air sensors but codes kept getting whipped out.car has been to dealer countless times! Car lunges thrashing motion while at a stop or driving. The air bag light stays on at all times,the first time the lunging happened I thought I was out of gas, with the exception of the violent thrashing that occured/s. My cars control panel,headlights and interior lights dim,shut off at will. All radio & control panel lights come on and go off at any time. The radio starts changing from fm to am to cd at any given time including while the car is turned off and unattended. The tail lights, brake lights and running lights also turn on/off by themselves whether driving the car or if the car is sitting in my driveway. I have to get my car jumped every time I go to start it .it wasn't until earlier this year that a neighbor came to let me know that I left my lights on in the middle of the night. I knew nobody had been in my car because I was recovering from a major surgery and my car keys are always with me. This incident with the neighbor shed light on part of the problem. Now I know why my battery is constantly dead. I just don't know why the car is turning on it's electrical components. The ongoing problem with the battery drain has caused the codes for the car to keep being erased so there is no way to diagnose cause for the check engine /air bag light coming on. It's frightening that the lights go on or off, day or night, without cause. This is very dangerous while night driving! The stalling out while driving causes complete loss of the steering/brakescontrols and all power. I am terrified of hwy driving now! I could cause an accident that may kill me or someone else!the thrashing and lunging of the car scares me. The electrical is going on at least 8x day/night. This car is dangerous!

Filed Jan 28, 2006 · Acceleration · TN

Purchased vehicle 9-5-03. First occurrence of violent engine surges occurred on 9-18-03. Dealership could not duplicate the problem ,and told me it should be okay. Engine surges/shifts occurred randomly over the next few months with another dangerous occurrence in december 2005 at crowded shopping mall. Dealership each time told me that unless they could duplicate the problem they would not be able to fix it. Following a trip to dealership in february 2005 dealership changed accelerator sensor which seemed to help somewhat, but speedometer went out in may. Told by dealership that would not able to fix problem(s) unless problem could be duplicated. Took vehicle in for 34-point check , and speedometer problem in october. Picked up repaired vehicle next day, however, speedometer on zero again and check engine light came on. Vehicle towed back to dealership, who changed transmission to correct problem. Picked up vehicle on 11-8-05 following repair. On 11-18-05 while slowing down at approach to busy intersection had to use both feet to bring vehicle to stop and almost hit car ahead of me. Car violently lurched forward until put in neutral, engine revved so hard I thought it was going to blow up. Turned engine off, and had vehicle towed back to dealership, who called me on 11-22-05 and told me vehicle had been repaired, but upon examination of service order, found no servicing had been done. December 12, 2005 hyundai consumer affairs had a regional service technician perform 15 minute test drive of my vehicle. Technician stated based on his inspection there wa s nothing wrong with vehicle. Car was returned to me on january 10 2006, and sits in my driveway. I am frightened to drive it, not wanting to risk my life or others while I continue to send in monthly payments.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Engine · PA

I have had several problems with my 2001 xg300 since purchased in march 2001. I had to take it to the dealer because of hesitation on acceleration and making a rumbling noise in the engine 2 months after I purchased it. The first time the car was supposed to be fixed, I drove it less than 2 miles and it was doing the same thing. The second time the manager said he would take the care himself and after he putting over 50 miles on my care and keeping it 4 days it appeared to be fixed. More recently, the engine light came on the car was bucking while in gear and lunging while at a dead stop. They kept my car for 2 weeks to replace the induction valve, throttle body and gasket, air flow sensor. (they couldn't find the part anywhere in the country was what I was told) and after 2 weeks and $375.00 for a 30,000 mile check, the next day the care did the same thing. Returned the car they kept it 1 day stating it was computer problem and that night the car was still bucking while stopped. I will attempt to have it repaired again but I believe this car to be defective. This car has also been towed 3 times. Another incident, the car cut off and stayed in the dealership for 3 days for them to replace the battery. I will be checking the lemon law criteria.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Acceleration · CA

Dt: when the vehicle accelerated into passing gear the vehicle completely shuts down. After about 15 minutes the car will start back up. The check engine light is displayed after the vehicle stalls. The problem has been corrected twice in the span of a two or three year period. The service department said it was a computer chip that controls the acceleration.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Body, Engine · OK

Ltr fm maxwell parrish sr (ok) re defective air conditioner/heater display in his 2001 hyundai xg-300 & defective michelin tires. *mr since the vehicle was purchased the vehicle has had three blowouts and nine flat tires. The manager at the firestone store concluded that the original equipment tires were constructed from inferior rubber. The A/C and heater display cannot be seen on bright sunny days and the check engine light illuminates intermittently.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Airbags, Body · 13,173 miles · GA

Traveling at 45 to 55 MPH, engine stalled and check engine light came on. It LED to lost of power and acceleration on the vehicle. *la the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, because the engine light continued to illuminate. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated, there was a cracking sound under the vehicle, there was a wind noise and a vibration coming from the vehicle. The injectors, gaskets, ignition sensor and throttle body were replaced.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Engine · RI

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning check engine light appeared on the dashboard and will not go off until vehicle is turned off.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · MD

Check engine light came on and almost cut-off. Took it in to the dealer and the problem is major (electronic transmitter (valves) spark plug wires). Previously I've had two recalls. I need some additional information regarding hyundai cars. Very inconveniencing. Ts