2003 Hyundai XG350 vs 2003 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Hyundai XG350 | 2003 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 883 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 41 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–23 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai XG350 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 450 |
| Structure | 1 | 126 |
| Engine | 0 | 117 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 89 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 28 |
| Power Train | 1 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 235 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 129 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 107 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
2003 Hyundai XG350
2003 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.