KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai

Known faults for the Hyundai Trajet.

2000–2008 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 2.7 V6 (Petrol) · 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Sticking gearbox, immobiliser, steering pump and crankshaft sensor on the TrajetKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Hyundai Trajet (2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol)
Period mentioned: 2000–2008
Symptoms: Gears that are hard to select or stick; the car will not start because of the immobiliser; noise or loss of steering assistance; the 2.7 V6 stalls suddenly.
Possible cause described: What Car? cites sticking gearboxes, immobiliser and power-steering pump faults, and recalls for the handbrake cable and diesel leaks. In Australia the 2.7 V6 built from March 2000 to February 2001 was recalled for crankshaft position sensors that could stall the engine.
Check for the garage: On the test drive, try every gear cold and warm, turn the wheel to full lock listening to the pump and start the car several times; ask for proof of the recall work.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Same 2.0 CRDi (D4EA) as the Santa Fe I and Sportage II; the turbo part only applies to variable-geometry (VGT) versions.

Variable-geometry turbo and glow plugs on the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Injection / turbo

Engine / equipment: 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2010
Symptoms: A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
Possible cause described: On VGT versions the turbo’s variable-vane mechanism seizes and sometimes the turbo must be replaced (documented on the Santa Fe I). Faulty glow plugs cause poor cold starting (documented on the Sportage II). The timing belt must be changed after 6 years or 90,000–120,000 km depending on the model.
Check for the garage: Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.