Two problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Santa Fe.
My wifes vehicle is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe with approx. 75,000 miles on it. We've purchased it new. About a year ago, she brought the car to a stop and it suddenly started lurching forward. She was able to arrest it in 10-12 feet. No damage occurred. About two months later, the exact same thing happened with the same results. Then, six weeks ago, as she was backing out of the driveway, and rolling a few miles an hour in reverse, it happened again. This time, after doing a uncontrolled donut in the street she hit a neighbors garage and a utility pole before the car stopped, in spite of her frantically braking. Fortunately, there was no one in the street at that time. Damage to the garage was $2300. + and the car was another $1925. +. Two weeks ago, it happened again after stopping in traffic. This time she hit the back of a pick-up truck. No damage to the truck, but $1710+ to her front end. Each accident cost us $250 in deductible. The car is being repaired right now and we will trade it in as soon as it is fixed.
I purchased a 2003 Santa Fe lx 4wd with approx. 250 miles on it. Less than 2 months after purchase and with only 1,781 miles I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for a check engine light. They replaced a faulty vent valve.