2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer problems & reliability
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 18% |
| Power Train | 7 | 16% |
| Visibility | 7 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% |
| Equipment | 4 | 9% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 9% |
| Suspension | 4 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Power Train · filed Aug 11, 2004
“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”
Suspension · filed Jul 28, 2004
“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…”
Suspension · filed Jun 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
45 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer. The 10 most recent:
Unstable idle (simple diagnosis procedure for intermittently stuck closed egr solenoid valve). *tt
0436006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2004
Alignment specifications shop manual correction. *tt
0450008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2004
G sensor diagnostic trouble code inspection and repair procedure. *jg this bulletin replaces 02-50-013 and 01-50-005 dated aug. 2002. *tt
0250013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2004
Damper clutch shudder at 38-42 mph. Transmission control module (tcm) reprogramming instructions. *tt
0440007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2004
The right rear door may rub against the running board cover. Running board repair kit information. *tt
0460002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2004
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
03010121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Running board repair kit to increase clearance to right rear door. The running board repair kit is available upon request. *tt
0460001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Tire inflation pressure label replacement campaign 064. *tt
0301013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2003
Resistance values for idle speed control actuator (isca). Various models including the 2004 sonata. *tt
0336024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
Battery cover information. *tt
0336022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2002 Santa FE Santa FE Trailer?
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