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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has 32 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Suspension
52
Brakes
40
Airbags
33
Powertrain
32
Engine
25
Speed Control
22
Electrical
20
Steering
17
Visibility
14
Structure
12
Other
10
Fuel System
10
Seat Belts
8
Wheels
7

32

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 3, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED...
Feb 22, 2014POWER TRAIN3 TIMES THIS HAPPENED ON SAID DAY. DRIVING ON FREEWAY. WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON CAR LURCHED FORWARD ...
Oct 15, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER W...
Jul 26, 2011POWER TRAINCAR JERKS VIOLENTLY WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS NEW SHOCKS, STRUTS, AND FRONT DRIVE AXL...
Dec 18, 2010POWER TRAINFROM TIME TO TIME, MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS VIOLENTLY WHILE UND...
Nov 13, 2010POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AND I HAVE HAD CONTINUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2...
May 1, 2009POWER TRAINI PURCHASED A USED 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN DECEMBER 2008. THE VEHICLE OPERATED WELL FOR SIX MONTHS....
Apr 23, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND...
Jan 8, 2009POWER TRAINI HAD GREAT DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE STEERING OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY SAID ...
Jan 2, 2009POWER TRAINMY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2003, 4 CYLINDER, 2.4 LITER ENGINE STALLED 4 TIMES. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK...
Aug 8, 2008POWER TRAINMY 2003 HYUANDAI SANTE FE STALLS ANYTIME THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR GETS HOT (AT LEAST THIS IS W...
May 25, 2008POWER TRAINLEAK IN THE TRANSFER CASE. *TR
Dec 1, 2007POWER TRAINI BOUGHT A USED 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. THE VEHICLE JERKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS, A...
Dec 15, 2006POWER TRAINSINCE BUYING MY CAR USED IN 2006, MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND VIOLENTLY JERKS. ON...
Nov 30, 2006POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAT APPROXIMATELY 47,000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDE...
Nov 21, 2006POWER TRAINTHIS VEHICLE (2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE) STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS JUST BE FOR THE WARRANTY ...
Sep 9, 2006POWER TRAINMY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, STARTED TO SHIFT DIFFERENTLY. IT WOULD BUC...
Aug 4, 2006POWER TRAINTHE CLUTCH ON MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE (58,000 MILES)WENT OUT ON THE NJ TURNPIKE AT THE START OF A W...
May 16, 2006POWER TRAINGRINDING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION OF 2003 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. *JB
Apr 29, 2006POWER TRAINI OWN A 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. IT BROKE DOWN ON APRIL 29TH, 2006. MY CAR WAS BROUGHT TO FUCILLO HY...

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