2003 Hyundai Santa FE engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to electrical problems and engine compartment fire. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the engine began to overheat. *jb”
filed Aug 7, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate, especially when driving uphill. The check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times where numerous repairs were performed but to no avail…”
filed Jun 30, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 23 | 2% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Santa FE | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Santa FE | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 Santa FE | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.