Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Hyundai XG350 - part 1

Hello. I was sold a lemon by vincent callaruso of al's motor sales located on 1126 n. Montello st, brockton, MA 02301. When I went for inspection I got a rejection sticker because the car needed a catalytic converter, timing belts, airbag light being on, headlamps and a backlight, and would mysteriously accelerate on its own for no reason without my foot being on the gas pedal! once I ran a VIN scan realized that he received the car like this but never disclosed that to me. He also left the information of the previous owners in the vehicle. Rather, he turned off the O2 sensor lights and led me to believe that the car could pass inspection. I traded my 1998 Infiniti i30 for a 2005 Hyundai xg 350 so that the price of the vehicle would no longer be $3500 but $2400. Within two weeks the check engine light came on. Vincent has avoided my calls and gotten very verbally aggressive in person when I speak to him about his actions. He has agreed to refund my money, Infiniti, car keys, $2400. 00 and brand new battery I put in the Hyundai, but keeps putting off the times we're to meet. I believe he is trying to bleed out his time with the lemon law so that he doesn't have to adhere to the refund. When asked to read the terms of his own federal buyers guide, he couldn't! I would like his whole operation investigated as he is not being truthful and knowingly robs people continually. He has had my vehicle for 3 weeks going on 4 weeks. My trust and rights have been raped and I would like justice. As a school teacher I need this car to get work and instead, I take public transportation while paying car insurance. This dealer is illegally selling vehicles that are compromising the safety of other motorists and pedestrians. Please investigate the matter before it evolves into a tragic fatality.

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I was driving and rusted subframe collapsed control arm & right axel broke also power steering belt broke. I was able to get over nearly having an accident. I had my car repaired in 2010 as per recall yet I tried to push for sub frame replacement over repair at that time with no luck. I believe these sub frames that were repaired should be replaced. This is an extremely dangerous situation I could have been killed!.

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I have a 2004 Hyundai Xg350. Many times when I leave the car overnight (or for a few hours) and then start it back again, the gear does not engage when I put it in drive. When I press the accelerator, after a few seconds, the gear engages suddenly and the car lurches forward. The problem persists for the first few minutes while I am driving. So when I am making a turn, again the car has to start from zero, so it wouldn't move for the first few seconds and just jump forward. This can be very risky at times, especially on turns. Once the engine is heated up, there is no problem. I have also found other people facing same issue but not fix for this problem yet. I wish a class action lawsuit could be filed against Hyundai.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Xg350. The contact stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact sustained two shattered knee caps. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure and was still hospitalized. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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I purchased this 2005 Xg350 in 2007 with 11,600 miles and under warranty and today's mileage is 62,600 miles. When starting vehicle today husband stated car seemed to be runing a little rough and I said it has been like that since we put the new battery in in December 2010. We drove 30 miles at average of 55-60 mph with little starting or stopping. After turning into the parking lot we had to drive about 200 feet to park. He took his foot off the accelerator and then stepped on the brake to stop. The engine progressed to 6500 rpm's and couldn't shift transmission out of drive, had both feet on brake and then smoke started coming out of hood. When he felt like the brakes wasn't going to stop it he then turned off the key and front wheels continued to advance forward and tried to climb the sidewalk and eventually shut down. Afterwards he stated he felt the accelerator pedal actually move under his foot and then took his foot off and put both feet on the brakes. We were extremely shakened by this event and fearful for the return drive for our safety and others we may encounter. We returned home safely without further incident but very concerned for our safety in future. This had never happened before. However I did report twice to dealership about deacceleration problems. Over the past 3 years after starting vehicle, it had no power to accelerate into traffic. First time could turn off car and wait a few minutes and then restart and would run fine. Second time drove 1/2 mile and turned off car. When restarting there wasn't any acceleration power over 10 mph had to pull over turn off car 3 or 4 times before it ran fine. The 3rd time had to turn off car 3-4 times to get it to run correctly. Dealership did take out battery to reset the computer to correct problem however noow I'm having the acceleration problem that is very scary. Called the dealership to report but it was Saturday afternoon and they closed at 1pm. Will contact dealer for further explaination, if any.

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Xg350. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle tried to accelerate. While depressing the brake pedal and shifting the vehicle in park, the vehicle did not move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test, a road test drive and found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim number 54264 was filed. A representative from the manufacturer inspected the vehicle and found nothing wrong with it. The failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 03/31/lj updated 04/22/11.

2005 Hyundai Xg350l - intermittently when depressing the accelerator pedal, vehicle will not respond and after a few seconds will surge forward. This occurred when pulling into parking lot and upon removing foot from the gas pedal, the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle jumped a 10" curb and took out a support column. The vehicle then hit the front of the building.

Vehicle speed control is erratic and cannot be predicted on occasion. Sometimes the vehicle will jump quickly at the smallest touch of the accelerator and other times it will not move faster than about 5 mph no matter how much the throttle is pressed. This causes serious safety issues as entering a roadway can be dangerous with little to no power available at times. It also makes navigating a small area such as a parking lot unsafe when the power is delivered far too quickly. Incidents typically happen 3-4 times per day (my typical commute is about 60 miles per day). The incidents usually never last more than 20 or 30 seconds.

While at slower speed trying to slow down by applying brakes ,car accelerated on its own. . Seems like brake had no effect to slow down the car. . As I was about to hit car in front of mine , I shifted auto transmission stick of my car in parking mode while feet on brake. . I was scared hell. . Never had happened like this ever driving.

Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Xg350 sedan, equipped with abs system and anti-skid device. Events leading up to failure: since 2003, on three occasions the following happened- while driving at less than 5 mph, upon depressing the brake pedal the car accelerated. On the fist two occasions no damage occurred. The car stopped on hitting the car ahead. On the third occasion,in September 2009, there was extensive damage to the car and others. On this last occasion I have the impressing that my right foot was firmly depressing the brake pedal, not the accelerator. In speaking with computer specialists, I was informed that there may be a feedback problem in the computer control system. As far as I know the body damage to all cars has been repaired.

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The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Xg350. The contact stated that the rpms would increase unexpectedly. He noticed the failure on three occasions. Even when pressing firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle would continue to accelerate. He shifted into neutral in an attempt to gain control of the vehicle, but it continued to rev up until he turned the ignition key to shut it off. The failure sometimes occurred when he attempted to decelerate. He took the vehicle to two different dealers, but they could not duplicate the failure or provide a failure code. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 43,000 and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Fails to accelerate when pedal is depressed. Then after 1 to 3 seconds it accelerates like a jack rabbit because the pedal is depressed too far.

2005 Xg350 has had two specific problems related to engaging car in drive and acceleration. When car has been sitting overnight or for a prolonged period of time and it is placed in drive, the car just sits there in excess of 15 seconds and then transmission clunks into gear and starts going. This problem occurs daily when car is first started and reappears if car cools down for several hours after it has been driven. Related to this problem is acceleration of vehicle. After gear finally engages, the slightest pressure on the gas pedal can send the car lurching forward quickly. The other day while backing out of the driveway and then placing car in drive, was almost hit by another car coming down the street that no doubt expected us to be moving. Even though we had placed the car in drive, it went nowhere. Lucky the other guys stopped in time or we would have been hit. This could be a real safety issue. We have reported these problems to dealer on two separate occasions but they have been unable to replicate them and nothing has been done to resolve our problem.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Xg350. The contact was driving approximately 5 miles per hour and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle crashed into another passengers driver side door. There were no injuries. There was damage to both vehicles. There were no warning lights present. The previous incident the vehicle was at a stop sign and it accelerated on its own. The vehicle is being repaired. There was no police report. The current and failure mileages were 46000. Updated 01/29/08 the consumer stated dealer had complaints of gas pedal and brake pedal are too close. Updated 01/29/08.

Purchased Xg350 in December 2005 on two occasions when first leaving the driveway noticed that when pressing the accelerator the car did not respond. After releasing and trying a couple more times the car then lurched forward. That was shortly after the purchase. Now have a little over 26,000 miles on several occasions when pressing the accelerator the car seemed to surge forward for the amount of pressure. On July 16, 2007 left the driveway and the car would not respond to pressure. Kept trying for about 1/2 mile pressing and releasing and just as I was going to turn around the car surged forward and drove fine for the last two days. I will be taking it to a Hyundai repair service department soon as this could be very dangerous if pulling into or driving in heave traffic.

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai xg 350. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. As a result, the contact struck another vehicle, which caused minor damage. The failure occurred at least five times. The contact has not notified the dealer or manufacturer. The speed and transmission type were unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 42,000. Updated 03-18-08 updated 03/18/08.

Speed control - acceleration. On 10 occasions since 03/05 the accelerator pedal can be depressed, nothing happens, and then the vehicle takes off. Yesterday was the last straw - backing up and it did it. When it did take off with accelerator depressed about half way, it took off and even though I was ready for it to do that I couldn't get it stopped quick enough and it hit a pole. It tore rear bumper. I have had it to dealer 4 times and they kept car for 5 days and could not duplicate the problem. Told us until they can get it to do it while they had it - there isn't anything they can do. So far when it has happened pulling out into traffic we were able to avoid getting hit. Cannot understand why NHTSA hasn't addressed this problem. Perhaps because no documented deaths have occurred. . . . .

- the contact owns a 2004, Hyundai Xg350. The contact stated that a number of times when he applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that on 02/16/2007 when he applied the brakes the vehicle kept accelerating and he hit the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle struck the bumper of the second vehicle and there was no damage, a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the roads were slick and wet and he was going uphill. The contact stated that there was slush on the road, and he was slowing down for a turn doing 5 mph. The contact stated that mechanic believed the failure was in the computer that controls how much gas flows into the engine. The current and failure mileage were both 30000.

- the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai xg 350. When accelerating the vehicle would not respond; the contact could feel the gears shift and the vehicle moving slowly. The dealer stated they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was unable to get a response. Updated 03/19/07.

Car accelerates/lurches forward when idle or starting to drive from a standstill. This happens intermittently and my wife has taken it to the dealer twice for this. The dealer states they cannot find anything wrong. Well, by reading the complaints on this site about the same problem my wife is experiencing, there is a problem, and a serious one.

The engine has periods where it will accelerate on its own. The engine will run rough while at the same time the rpms will increase dramatically. The vehicle will lurch forward with only control of the brake preventing an accident. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership for the 6th time. This time was only two days after the vehicle was returned as "repaired". The vehicle was towed to the shop. Dealer has replaced several components to include electronics and the throttle body. I was told that the last repair involved actual rewiring of accelerator components based on recommendations from the manufacturer. The problem is a serious safety concern.

: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning on several occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not diagnose the problem. Updated 10/30/2006 -.

: the contact stated that the vehicle was having problems with the accelerator causing the rpm to run high and the vehicle to over-accelerate. During one incident while pulling the vehicle out of a parking space and barely tapping on the gas pedal in reverse, the vehicle over accelerated almost hitting a pedistrian. The vehicle was taken to the dealers on four seperate occasions and they could not determine the source of the problem. The dealer will no longer provide further assisstance.

: the contact stated the vehicle accelerates without the accelerator pedal being depressed. This has occurred on four occasions, once causing an accident. The rpms shoot up to the top. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer however they have not be able to duplicate the problem. 08/29/06 certified letter received by Hyundai on 7/30/06. No response by Hyundai or by price.

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Xg350. The contact stated that the vehicle attempted to surge forward while it was stopped with his foot on the brake pedal. The contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stopped. The failure occurred four times. One of the failures resulted in a crash. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer once where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 44,000.

Car driven for 6 miles. Engine shut off for 1 hour. Restarted car and shifted to dive. Car moved forward without problem. Traveled 3/4 mile and stopped at traffic light behind some cars. Had right foot on brake pedal, car started to move forward, pressed pedal harder but car continued to move forward. Noticed rpms at 4000 without gas pedal being touched. Shifted to neutral, depressed and released gas pedal. Rpms at 3500 and dropped to 1000, rpms jump to 3000 and back to 1000, rpms jump to 2500 and back to 1000, rpms jump to 2000 and back to 1000, rpms jump to 1500 and back to 1000. This process took about 25 seconds. Put car in drive, all seemed ok very bad situation. ***note: car temp was slightly below normal ****.

Car purchased new. About every 6 weeks; car is in drive; waiting for traffic to pass to enter roadway. Hit gas pedal, engine revs to 4000 rpms but does not move. After a few seconds, car jumps forward spinning drive wheels every time. The engine temp is slightly below normal. Had car to dealer at 400 miles and again at 5500. Cannot duplicate problem was their answer.

: the contact stated while attempting to accelerate the vehicle would not exceed 15 mph then suddenly without warning it would accelerate to 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for the problem, however it can not be duplicated or diagnosed. Updated 7/3/2006 -.

2005 Hyundai Xg350l seems as though it is going to stall. ***** the consumer stated at times the vehicle would barely move, it didn't matter how much she attempted to accelerate there would be no response at first and then suddenly the vehicle would surge forward.

Seven instances of unwanted engine acceleration since Jan 2006. All occurrences similar: 1)engine is warm after a period of driving; 2) car decelerating approaching stop sign, traffic light, or in stop-and-go traffic; 3) a barely audible "click" is heard and the engine rpm begins to rev up making braking difficult and giving a clue that something is amiss. When this point is reached key was turned off or idle selected to see how high the rpm would rev; 4800 is the highest noted. This is a random event as the car has over 10000 miles with 7 occurrences. Latest date is noted below.

I purchased a new 2005 Xg350l on December 7, 2005. My initial opinion of the vehicle was that the car ran sluggish unless it was warmed up at least for 5 minutes before driving. Then on December 26, 2005 we went to the store and before turning off the car there was a rough idle. About 45 minutes later we left the store and proceeded home. I sat in the passenger's seat as we drove about â¼ of a mile and was forced to sit in stop and go traffic. We stopped with about â½ car length between us and the car in front with his foot on the break. All of a sudden the car started easing forward. He applied more pressure to the break and the car continued to move faster. When he realized the car was not going to stop he then pressed the break with both feet with all of his strength and the car accelerated even more and lunged forward into the car in front pushing it towards the car ahead of it. As he put the shifter into park when the car went into neutral the rpms of the engine revved really high, when passing reverse it made a loud knocking sound making the car shake, and when it reached park the car`s rpms revved very high three times consecutively, faster than physically possible to floor the gas pedal manually. All of this happened in the time it took the driver to take his hand off of the shifter to reach the ignition to turn off the car. Immediately after the police instructed us to move the car into the parking lot I called the dealership to report the problem. The service manager instructed me to have the car towed to his dealership the next morning. They kept the car two days trying to find the problem with no result. The dealer wants to return the car to me since they did not find any indication of a problem. I purchased this vehicle with the expectation that I would have a safe and reliable car for personal and business use. I selected, what I thought, the best among all models. Now I am liable for payments on a car that is unsafe for me to drive.

My 2005 Hyundai Xg350 has a very dangerous hesitation problem. This problem is generally encountered form a cold start out of a parking lot or garage. The gas pedal is slowly depressed to accelerate. Sometimes, it responds normally. At other times it just coasts no matter how hard you push on gas pedal. Suddenly it will lurch forward with enormous torque (depending on how the driver responds to the coasting problem). There are two problems with this hesitation: 1) pulling into traffic and than not accelerating can cause accidents 2) more importantly, the unexpected quick acceleration can cause loss of control, hitting something or somebody, or worse. Resolution to this problem is not considered by huyndai at this point. Denial of other cars having similar problems are common at factory level, but are admitted at dealership level. Incident date is first time.

The caller stopped at a stop light when vehicle accelerate and . Hit the vehicle in front. The caller said the vehicle revved to very high rpms. Kept lurching forward even when the caller applied the brakes until she turned the vehicle off. There was an accident. People in other vehicle said they were hurt. The police came and a report was taken. Caller was ticketed. Dealer said they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. Manufacturer said they could do nothing if the dealer found nothing.

I have a Hyundai Xg350 2003. I had three incidents with it: two summers ago, I put the car in reverse and backed up few feet and stopped to look if it was clear to continue. My foot was on the brake, the car was stopped, then suddenly it lurched back, stopped then lurched back again and again, finally it stopped. I reported it to the service people and they said no way that would happen. Last summer, it did it again, but this time it lurched back only once. Last September, backing out of the garage, I stopped, pressed hard on the brakes to let my wife in. She opened the passenger door half way and the car lurched violently backward, with my foot still pressed hard on the brakes. That caused the door to pin my wife against the chimney, then slid and pinned her against an old refrigerator stored in the garage. Luckily the car stopped but not before it caused injuries to my wife. I researched the internet and found several owners of Hyundai Xg350 reporting the exact same problems.

The car has a problem with lurching/accelerating/jumping while the foot pressed firmly on the brake. I had this happen to me three times within a period of two years and 17k miles and I was able to duplicate it intentionally after a dozen tries. The third and last time it happened it almost killed my wife. I had the car in reverse and the car completely stopped with my foot pressed hard on the brakes. When my wife opened the passenger door to get into the passenger side of the car, the car lurched violently backward and pinned her between the door and a chimney, then pushed her further back and pressed her against an old refrigerator which is stored in the garage. Luckily the car stopped. We had to take my wife to the emergency room. She suffered several bruises extreme swelling and needed surgery to drain the fluids in the swelling areas.