2002 Hyundai XG: common problems and reliability

The 2002 Hyundai XG has 71 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and suspension. Owners most often flag electronic throttle body system failure — causes hesitation, unresponsive or erratic acceleration, limp mode (engine speed limited), with diagnostic codes p0224, p1110, p1171, p1195. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2002 model year

71
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
9
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Hyundai XG vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
17
suspension
13
engine and engine cooling
10
power train
8
vehicle speed control
7

Recalls affecting the 2002 XG

suspension

Campaign 09V124000

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, MASS…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the vehicle's age and maintenance history. Long-term owner reports from the early 2000s models (XG300, XG350) describe a vehicle that was smooth, quiet, solid, and offered good value as Hyundai's first foray into the

  • Electronic throttle body system failure — causes hesitation, unresponsive or erratic acceleration, limp mode (engine speed limited), with diagnostic codes P0224, P1110, P1171, P1195. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical gremlins — malfunctioning interior dome lights, door lights, dashboard illumination, seat warmer lights, door lock actuators, and intermittent tachometer operation. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine misfires — particularly cylinder misfires requiring replacement of spark plugs, ignition coils, and wires. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Intermittent warning lights — check engine light and battery light illuminating due to underlying sensor or charging system issues. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Reported Issues (continued)

Owner insights cover all generations of the XG.

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