KnownCarProblems2004 Hyundai XG350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Hyundai XG350, most often about the speed control (24% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Hyundai XG350 problems
Speed control
22 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
- the contact owns a 2004, Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that a number of times when he applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that on 02/16/2007 when he applied the brakes the vehicle kept accelerating and he hit the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle struck the bumper of the second…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle tried to accelerate. While depressing the brake pedal and shifting the vehicle in park, the vehicle did not move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic…
Air bags
21 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The air bag light came on when I moved the passenger seat. Mechanics can make the light go out by resetting the codes...however the light comes back on after a while and always when the passenger seat is moved. There are a great many similar complaints for Hyundai XG350 2003, 2004 and 2005, yet the company does…
Airbag light came on in 2011 and was told entire seat had to be removed to stop light. Could not afford the cost. Returned to dealer again in 2014 as had read connector under seat might be disconnected which could be causing the problem and dealer found this to be true and secured the connected and the light went out…
Brakes
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
- the contact owns a 2004, Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that a number of times when he applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that on 02/16/2007 when he applied the brakes the vehicle kept accelerating and he hit the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle struck the bumper of the second…
I have had my car in the dealership due to warping of my front rotors. Both times the dealer machined the rotors. I currently have 24,500 miles on my vehicle.
Suspension
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, subframe/mounting bracket.
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and a technician concluded that the bolts attaching the steering assembly separated from the cross member. The vehicle was repaired. Also he stated his VIN number was…
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai xg 350. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the front driver's side wheel seized. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle, which caused the contact to crash into a street pole. A police report was not filed and there…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 127,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I was driving from virginia to new york on route 17 to route 81. I exited to get to a gas station. While turning left from a four-lane road into the gas station, my vehicle made a crashing sound and stopped in the middle of on-coming traffic. It felt like we hit something big. I could not move the car. We had it towed…
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.
Engine
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the check engine light illuminated 6 different times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6 occasions, but the problem could not be determined. On one visit, the pcv valve was replaced, but the problem persisted. On the other 5 visits, the vehicle's codes were…
I have a 2004 Hyundai XG350. Many times when I leave the car overnight (or for a few hours) and then start it back again, the gear does not engage when I put it in drive. When I press the accelerator, after a few seconds, the gear engages suddenly and the car lurches forward. The problem persists for the first few…
Electrical
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
The rear defogger grid keeps breaking. When you turn on the defogger it cases interference in the radio since the grid and antenna are both embedded in the read windshield.
2004 Hyundai xg350l has had intermittent air bag light come on dash during warranty period. All repairs under warranty as simple fix of loose connections. Within six months of out of warranty period air bag light on again and taken to Hyundai dealership who now states that this repair is out of warranty and will cost…
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: axle assembly.
I have a 2004 Hyundai XG350. Many times when I leave the car overnight (or for a few hours) and then start it back again, the gear does not engage when I put it in drive. When I press the accelerator, after a few seconds, the gear engages suddenly and the car lurches forward. The problem persists for the first few…
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai XG350. While exiting a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal various times, but the vehicle failed to stop until the ignition key was turned to the off position. The vehicle could be restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Hyundai XG350 recalls
Suspension
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.
Fix: 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 ce
Full defect summary
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 lo
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Hyundai XG350
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai XG350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (22 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); air bags (21 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai XG350 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 16, 2009 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Hyundai XG350?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000, with 91 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.