2002 Santa Fe Santa Fe Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (45)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-06-01 · 0436006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
unstable idle (simple diagnosis procedure for intermittently stuck closed egr solenoid valve). *tt
Suspension 2004-06-01 · 0450008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
alignment specifications shop manual correction. *tt
Electrical System 2004-05-01 · 0250013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
g sensor diagnostic trouble code inspection and repair procedure. *jg this bulletin replaces 02-50-013 and 01-50-005 dated aug. 2002. *tt
Power Train 2004-04-01 · 0440007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
damper clutch shudder at 38-42 mph. transmission control module (tcm) reprogramming instructions. *tt
Structure:body 2004-04-01 · 0460002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the right rear door may rub against the running board cover. running board repair kit information. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-01-01 · 03010121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine control module (ecm) reprogramming related to 2.7l v6 engine 02 sensors (campaign v02) - revised. may experience check engine light on or diagnostic trouble codes p0133, p0134, p1134, p0153, p0154 and p1154. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2004-08-04 · Power Train:axle Assembly“various problems with 2002 hyundai santa fe.*mr the consumer feels she may have made the wrong choice when purchasing the vehicle. the consumer received false horsepower advertisement class action lawsuit information from the manufacturer a month after the vehicle was purchased. an ecm reprogramming recall was received but once the repairs wer…”
2004-07-28 · Suspension“noise in front end since july 2002. took car to dealer approx 8 (eight) times since july 2002. on or about april 2004 i was notified - sor # 29180-arm & rack,bushing to be replaced problem still occurs as of july 2004 situation is worse than before. *ak the consumer requested status. *sc *jb…”
2004-06-21 · Suspension:front:hub · 63,000 mi“while travelling at 65 mph on a highway (straight up an incline), front left wheel and tire became detached from the hub. wheel and tire remained intact after separation from hub and bounced down the highway, indicating tire pressure was maintained enough to bounce high in the roadway. upon inspection, lug stud bolts were missing from the hub. …”
2004-06-04 · Child Seat:base“plastic on child seat is bowing with pressure. *mr upon installation of the snug ride base with adjustable foot in frost outright position, when pressure was applied to place the seat belt snug, the adjustable foot popped into the center slot. *sc *jb…”
2004-03-07 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“experienced delay and harsh shift into drive and reverse since 06 january 2004. brought it to the dealer and parts were ordered. auto is not drivable and has been at the dealers shop since 02 february 2004. dealer says the part is on a "national back order. *jb…”
2004-02-24 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 42,000 mi“grinding noise coming from front wheels.contacted dealership service but issue is taking long to be resolve.after checking nhtsa,realized there was a tsb on the issue(service bulletin # 0340002).manufacturer is obviously aware of the issue but not acting on the issue.*ak…”
2004-01-15 · Equipment:other:labels“the consumer was informed vehicle failed to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 120. *ph the consumer feels hyundai should recall the vehicle instead of having the consumer affix a new label over the original label. *mr *nm…”
2003-12-29 · Tires · 36,400 mi“recall no. #03v520000 concerning tire pressure label: the driver's side front tire was completely bald. consumer felt that the baldness was a direct result of improper tire pressure. manufacturer insisted that they were not responsible for the wear of the tire.*ak…”
2003-11-24 · Steering · 28,400 mi“steering completely failed. *la…”
2003-11-12 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 2,900 mi“while driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. the driver had to manually accelerate to get the vehicle up to speed. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *jb *ph *nlm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.