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I have a 2001 300XG L (31,000 miles) and yesterday the alternator belt went out. Prior to it, the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT kept coming on (maybe a result of the belt not functioning properly?). Anyone, should an alternator belt go this quickly?
The car has horrible AM reception and the radio/tape player pauses (as if it's re-winding) occasionally.
The HP is not great at all for the type of car. I thought the ride would be smoother (it sure was when I test-drove it), but it is somewhat disappointing. Nonetheless, it's a beautiful car. I would not, however, buy another Hyundai.
I bought a 2001 XG300L in December of 2001. It now has almost 25,000 miles. I had compared this car to the Accord, Camry, Avalon, Lincoln LS, to name a few, prior to buying the XG300L. Not a single other car could hold a candle to Hyundai's XG300L, when it came to style, comfort, features, warranty and cost. I have had no problems or troubles with the car since the day I drove it home. When it comes time to buy another car, the choice is easy. If Hyundai doesn't make it, I won't buy it!
I have the same problem with the rain running down into the windows, then they come up wet even the next day. Where is that water going? Also they freeze shut in the winter. Didn't give it much thought until I saw the previous post. This doesn't happen with my 95 Taurus...
I have a 2002 350L with 18,000 miles. In terms of looks/style, I am more than pleased, but I would not buy it again because of the erosive resale value.
Just traded in my 2002 Hyundia Sonata, with 29k miles, for the 2003 XG-350L. I was very happy with the Sonata, but wanted a bigger car/motor. Hyundia is giving a $2,500 rebate on the XG-350L, which gave me the incentive to trade up. I've read that they will be giving it a facelift in 2004.
The XG-350L has a very "luxury" feel to it. The people I've taken for a ride have all been amazed that it is a Hyundia. I've realized that people are starting to notice Hyundia... I have had several strangers ask me what I think of Hyundia and always give them a very positive reply.
The only negative I have noticed, which also plagued my Sonata and my wife's Santa Fe, is the "lurch" when accelerating from a dead stop.
I am submitting this from Perth, Australia where I have owned and driven a XG since April 2000. Have now travelled 91,000 kms and is still the best car I have driven.
I just purchased a 2001 XG300 with 37K. What a car for the money! A small issue... the steering wheel shakes after 40mph. I am going to have the tires rotated and balanced today, but was wondering if anybody else had this problem?
Hi David here from Winnipeg, Canada.
I had to replace two of my tires at 56K. The belts were shot. The car came with V rated tires (for high speed) however the treadline is only good for 60K. I put tigerpaws on it and it is fine.
My wife and I just bought an 2001 XG300 with 31,000 miles. The car is great for the money, but we have what sounds like a suspension or shock problem in the form of a rubbing noise coming from the trunk area and the undercarriage seems to have more rust than it should compared to other cars of this age. Has anyone else heard seen the items noted?
I just bought a 2001 xg300 3 months ago. In reading these threads though, I am noticing common similarities.
My CEL just started coming on with no apparent solution from the dealer.
I too leak air from tires with no leaks.
AM reception is lousy (who listens to AM anyways)
My on board computer is kinda flaky (reporting low fuel, when tank is not empty).
No rear light...GGGRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Sudden jump in acceleration from a stop and almost stalls when not properly warmed up in the morning.
Seems like a lot, but even with all these...can't beat the car. Looks great, handles wonderfully, and I would recommend one anyday... just get a used one like me, as depreciation is a killer, the price I paid is proof of that.
My wife owns a 2002 Hyundai XG350L and has a problem with the heating and air conditioning system. The HVAC system does not respond to the temps. requested. Cold air blows when the heat is on. The dealer alleges he can't duplicate the problem. This is the same answer he gave repeatedly when the AM radio didn't work, only to later find a frayed antenna wire. It took 4 visits to repair that problem. Hyundai's only response was "Is it fixed now?" Beware.
Don from New York City.
I purchased an XG 300 new in February of 2001. Now have almost 70,000 miles on it. Positives: comfort and mileage. With mostly highway driving have averaged 23-24 mpg. Generally pleased with performance, but now somewhat concerned with longevity. Purchased car recognizing risk of new model (in U.S. anyhow)
At 40,000 miles main engine computer unit failed and needed replacement. Done by dealer requiring one week at shop.
Now radio apparently failing. Radio mysteriously spasmodically goes on while in the off position.
While turned on radio mysteriously shifts/rotates quickly between fm1, fm2 and am.
Climate control appears to not respond to temperature settings. Blows cold air even at high temp settings.
I have a XG300 purchased in December 2000. I have 95,000 miles mostly highway mile. The check engine light came on. I brought it to the dealer and I had to replace the acelerator sensor. I did not have the car more than 2 hours from the dealer and CEL was on again. I brought back to the dealer only to find out it was now the EGR Valve. Has anyone else had problems with this. Thanks Joyce.
Just bought a used 2001 XG300L and the only complaint I have is that the AM radio reception is just horrible. Anybody know of any fixes for this problem. FM is fine.
I was the first one in Arizona (US) to have an XG 300. I have plenty of miles on it so I can give you a heads up on the problems that I have encountered. I have about 85K miles on my car.
Do not get this car.
There is no such thing as cheap parts for this car. You have to go through the dealership for all your parts. Pep boys, Just Brakes, Auto Zone, no body has it.
The major thing is that my car didn't shift automatically for a long time. When it hit 3000 rpm the car didn't shift and it didn't let me go past that.
My front left head light is out, I have to hit it in order for it to work. Even my friend's '85 car has no problems with the headlights.
My car shakes. The dealer said it's because I need to get the engine mount replaced (a good $350). Oh the funny thing is that he conveniently forgot to mention this when my car was in warranty... when I was picking up the car the mechanic stopped my repair/salesman and pointed to the mount. Next time I brought it in, he said oh I remember that your car's shaking because it needs a new mount, it'll cost $350 and your warranty doesn't cover it because you're over the miles. He didn't even look at the car before he came to the conclusion, don't trust them.
I have been locked in my car before because the front door wouldn't open, it got jammed.
Engine and airbag light keeps coming on and off, and when I take it to the dealer, "it's nothing".
AM no reception at all. Some say it's poor, mine is NONE.
I don't even trust the miles to empty counter anymore because it's never right (it says empty all the time).
It's a heavy car and I had to replace my tires twice and my brakes twice, that's a lot of money.
Crappy on gas.
The automatic windows don't work, they squeal and go up like it's going to die.
The chairs go up and down slowly...
No back light.
Small car, there's isn't any leg room in the back.
My radio turns on by itself. It switches to CD by itself.
There's a dumb squeak coming from the wheels when I slow down and speed up, dealer has no idea what it is.
My weather strips are worn down... so it sounds like air is coming in.
GETTING THE SHAFT FROM HYUNDAI AND THEIR FRENCH BUDDIES MICHELIN.
I am a va certified 100% total and permanent disabled veteran of combat in the korea war 1951-52 and I bought a new 2001 hyundai xg-300 in feb of 2001 that I thought I could depend on that I traded my good honda accord in for. as I must have a dependable car due to my disability and the xg-300 has proven to be a piece of "JUNK". first thing was two blowouts and nine flats the first 12 months I had the car on the so called top grade michelin tires (french company) that came on it and first blowout was at midnight on a dark, deserted highway by my lonesome and couldn't change the tire because of my disability and the jack handle lugwrench had not been put in trunk by hyundia before delivery and american jack handles won't work., so if I hadn't had my trusty cell phone I was exposed to a dangerous damn situation out in the boondocks, so I had to call a wrecker to come get my car. michelin tire company absolutely refused any adjustment on the tires even though the firestone dealer classed them as defective rubber. they just implied for me to go to hell, I have their e-mail.
The display on the ac/h has failed, damn check engine light has been lit up for over two months plus other defects (fuel control valve has failed, rear shock mounts failed.), and hyundia won't even answer my e=mail about anything to help me. thus a foreign corporation taking advanage of an american citizen and a korea war veteran that fought for korea in the 50's, I got so pissed off at this act of fraud and misconduct, lemon car concern, violation of ethics by hyundia and michelin that I filed formal complaint this month with the u.s. department of justice, inspector general at the va, my u.s.senators, congressmen, and others so maybe one of these branches can put hyundia where they belong, back to korea or a cause to wake up to america's standards.
I have learned my lesson the hard way, so no more french michelin tires or korean hyundai's for me. as I want to live to very ripe old age.
Max parrish
occ@sirinet, net.
Sw oklahoma.