2001 Hyundai XG300 from North America - Comments

I have a problem almost from day one with this car in poor transmission shifting and hesitations. The dealers has put in two transmissions and it still doesn't run right.

The way they get around their warranty is to try and tell the owner that, "That's the way it's supposed to run". So in doing that they get rid of you for awhile.

My windshield wipers had to have the linkage replaced after complaining and almost getting killed 3 times. Finally they got it right.

My leather seats are horrible. The drivers seat had to have the complete frame replaced. The seat adjustments are terrible.

The aluminum wheels have been replaced once because they were peeling and should be done again.

Hyundai should train their dealer mechanics in how to fix their cars.

The worst driving experience that I've ever owned.

What means "aluminum wheels were peeling"?!

I'm sure it means the clear coat. Cosmetic, not a safety issue.

I had just purchased a Hyundai XG300 in February 2006, and I had the following problems: speedometer sensor went, engine light went on, 2 transmissions (covered by warranty), still to this day there is a delay from reverse to drive, rmp flucuates, some shaking when hitting higher speeds (might need wheel balancing, car stalled twice when started (fixed) and to top it off with the last tran was replaced, I called the dealer to tell them that there is still a delay, they had told me that the tran might have never been the problem, but it was the programming in the car...?what ever that means. All round I would not recommend anyone to get this car, but I have become attached to it elegance.

I own a 2001 XG300 with about 95k miles. and I have been very unhappy with the car! The car has never shifted very well and I had problems with my ABS light coming on for no reason. I was driving one day and the next thing I know, my car jerked really hard and my check engine light came on. Well, it turned out to be nothing and once the computer was cleared, the check engine light disappeared and it's running fine. All 6 spark plugs were just replaced last weekend. All 3 timing belts, transmission fluid, air filter, power stirring, were replaced 4 months ago. My car still has problems.

I would like to thank everyone for their comments. This has helped me make up my mind on the purchase of this very car.

Oh, it's a beauty, but my test drive had me curious along with advice and these comments from smarter, experienced people than myself. It's in the category of disposable cars.

Thanks for your input.

I purchased a Black 2001 Hyundai XG300 last May for $4200 and it had 142,000kms, not even a year ago. Interior was mint and I had the necessary body work done. First I loved it so much. That was until December hit and so did the problems.

Listed by the job done that day and the cost...

Job #1Dec.08

- Fuel filter

- Spark plug wires

- 6 pack of spark plugs

- Air filter

- Scanned for rough idle $40

- Labor $220

Bill total: $587.07.

Job #2 Dec.08

Alternator and power steering belts

- Labour $71.50

Bill total: $191.33.

Job #3Dec.08

Belt adjustment

Bill total: $19.06.

Job #4Jan.08

Blower motor resistor

Bill total: $296.15.

Job #5Dec.08

Two new used rear strut assemblies

Alignment

Bill total: $482.47.

Job #6March09

Then the Sub Frame Collapsed, but wasn't rusted. Hyundai covered that $2400 bill.

- I had to pay for all the extra labor and bolts and gaskets.

- While in the shop the crank sensor went also.

Bill total: $884.25.

Then when I went to drive it home, it drove worse than it did before I towed it in with the collapsed sub frame.

They then told me it needs ball-joints, tire-rod ends, oil pan, all new tires, which when the frame collapsed shredded the two front tires. And a timing belt sensor, which alone costs $1150.

I said screw them and drove it away, and it's been parked ever since with a for sale sign on it, at this point either way I'm taking a massive loss. It forced me to buy a new car, and I'm stuck with two... I JUST WANT IT GONE!!

Take a look at her if ya like, isn't she deceiving!

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To the April, 2008 commentor.

I got to tell ya, there is a reasion Hyundai stopped making the XG, I agree that the car is total crap, but you can't bash the whole company for a car that they saw as substandard and stopped making them, and besides Hyundai isn't the only " crappy" car manufacturer that made a horrible car for too many years,

Chrysler (almost every car the made lol) forgive me, not a Pentastar fan...

GM (Aveo)

Ford (Lincoln's "Lemon Special" that's LS to you and me)

Mazda (any rotary engine car, their cool but not so reliable)

Toyota (Echo)

And besides, it sounds as if you had more problems with the dealer than with the car. Most of you experienced or "high dollar" technicians tend to stay away from Hyundai because of the number of warranty claims, warranty claims usually don't pay a tenth of what customer pay repairs, so what the dealerships sometimes get are the not-so-good guys or your beginner guys. This isn't always the case, but it happens more often than not. I believe you are dealing with a crooked dealer or their techs just are not good with diagnosis. And even if they have a really good guy there, he probably runs for cover when he see's a XG because he's been in the game long enough to know that they really are crap. So your car gets dumped on the un-suspecting "rookie" who has no idea how to diagnose a blown headlight bulb.

To all unhappy reviewers of the XG, I am sorry you will not be considering Hyundai again, we've made huge strides and have come a long way from the junk we used to produce. Just take a look at our current vehicles. Just food for thought, when Toyota first came to the States, I'm sure there were as many unhappy owners as there are now with Hyundai, I wonder what that company would have done if none of those original unhappy owners decided to give that car company another chance??? Just think about it.

M.O.C.

Lead Technician

27 years old

4 years Hyundai experience

27 years of car experience lol.

I absolutely HATE this car. I purchased my 2001 Hyundai XG300L in October of 2008… at the dealership she was a beauty. Very aesthetically pleasing you… know easy on the eyes… all black, leather interior, very classy with a corporate appeal. There were no dents or scratches at least not to the naked eye and she drove like a dream… for about 2 maybe 3 months.

I’ve had it all… transmission problems, fluid leakage problems (power steering, brake fluid, coolant), sub frame, ball joints, brake lines, and don’t even get me started on the rust!

There is one thing this car is GREAT at doing….throwing away money… this car is its own…well my own economical black hole. I’ve been able to drive this car 3 maybe 3 ½ months out of the 13 months I’ve owned it. I don’t care how nice Hyundai decides to make their cars look on the outside, I will never buy another car made by them again. It’s what’s under the hood that counts… and as far as the strides Hyundai is making to improve the vehicles while keeping them affordable to the average working person… they can’t be making much progress when the freeways located the so called “salt belt” regions are littered with their brand.

Average working people want and NEED a dependable well priced vehicle, and not a good looking well priced vehicle with fine print stating you will spend more money on repairs than on the cost of the vehicle.