I noticed a clunking when stopping. My hired Mechanic claims the engine cradle is rusted through and needs replacement. I read it had a recall for this vehicle. 2004 Hyundai XG350 4 door sedan
The worst 2004 Hyundai XG350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration22
- Airbags21
- Brakes14
- Suspension14
- Body12
- Engine9
- Electrical8
- Transmission5
- Fuel system4
- Steering4
- Lights2
- Seats2
- Wheels2
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Hyundai XG350
Recalls 1
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 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.
Recall number 09V124000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Hyundai XG350 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover...
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
- Follow the guidelines outlined in
- Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for...
- Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâs ownerâs manual
2004 Hyundai XG350 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 |
What 2004 Hyundai XG350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V124000 EA08016 the federal safety agency Action Number: EA08016
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over heating
Car was parked never had any issues went to crank it uo it just burdt into flames and burned to the ground engine was snoking and snoke coming from underneath and wss oiuring out flames burned up in like 20 minutes or so fire department had to come put it out car is nothing but scrap metal now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced abnormal veering and the steering column was loose. The failure occurred without warning. Hall hyundai newport news located at 12872 jefferson ave newport news, va where it was diagnosed as severe corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
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 the federal safety agency identified and addressed as potential vehicle-related causes of unintended acceleration?
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Questions about the 2004 Hyundai XG350
Is the 2004 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
Owners have filed 91 complaints about the 2004 Hyundai XG350, 1.5 times a typical XG350 model year.
What is the 2004 Hyundai XG350 year score?
The 2004 Hyundai XG350 scores 59 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai XG350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Hyundai XG350?
Acceleration and speed control, with 22 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles. Next is airbags (21).
How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai XG350 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What year does the Hyundai XG350 have the most acceleration problems?
The Hyundai XG350 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (40 complaints) and 2004 (22 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Hyundai XG350 get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Hyundai XG350 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 24 highway.
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