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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Suspension
52
Engine
17
Brakes
16
Steering
16
Speed Control
13
Powertrain
13
Other
8
Electrical
8
Structure
7
Seat Belts
6
Airbags
4
Visibility
3
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Electrical Recalls

03V030000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED. THE ...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 8, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, THE ...
Feb 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALED...
Jul 3, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 WILL EITHER NOT START, STALL WHEN MOVING OR RUN EXTREMELY ROUGH. THE PR...
Jun 15, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE STALLED SUDDENLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DURING LOW SPEED, AT IDLING OR AT A CONSTANT SPEE...
Sep 28, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION...
Feb 14, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE IS A FAILURE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN HEAT IS RUNNING LIGHTS DIM. WHEN I ROLL UP WINDOWS...
Jun 27, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING CAR WITH AC ON THE BATTER DIES BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH CAR T...
May 8, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE'S CRANKSHAFT SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THRE...

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