2001 Hyundai XG300 review from North America
"It's a nice car for day to day travel and long trips; not for sporty or spirited trekking though"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater leaking hot air even when the climate control was turned off.
Ignition coil (s) needed replacement (they were cracked) after 45,000 miles. This was an expensive undertaking as the replacement of plugs (where the coils are located) requires lifting/rotating the entire engine.
At 80,000 miles the alternator went out. Very expensive part! This was the cause of sputtering and assorted electronic maladies, such as radio gremlins, climate control misfires, gauge misreads, etc.
General comments?
I see many of you reporting electronic problems. Know that the computer controls everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, in this car. So, as soon as you see something go bonkers, check the battery/alternator and associated mechanicals. A loose alternator belt is all it takes to cause some seemingly unrelated ailment. Also, check the connections to plugs/coils and all your wires. One crack or loose connection makes it seem as a lot more is wrong with the car. I say TLC is the key to happy motoring.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Elantra |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2005 |