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Used Hyundai Trajet I: reliability, problems and review

MPV · 2000–2008 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 9 sources cited · updated on 21 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.0/5
Indicative score: faults cited by a single source
Price
Unknown

3 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Hyundai Trajet I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Grand monospace de 4,90 m, 7 places et 304 litres de coffre derrière la troisième rangée. Le seul retour publié que nous avons trouvé (Carwise) signale de la corrosion du berceau, des tuyaux de frein et de la suspension : contrôlez la caisse et le dessous de la voiture à l'essai. Les retours d'utilisateurs publiés manquent, donc la prudence s'impose.

Reliability
4.0/5
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.0 CRDi 113.

  • 2.0 CRDi 113

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 113 hp · 7.2 L/100 km · Crit'Air 5

    Diesel de 113 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 7,2 l/100 km en mixte (Auto-Data). Une variante automatique existait aussi.

  • 2.7 V6

    Petrol · Automatic · 173 hp · Crit'Air 3

    V6 essence de 173 ch avec boîte automatique, 11,3 l/100 km selon Auto-Data (2000-2008).

Market prices

Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.

Importing this model

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Import penalty (malus) in France

  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • Production ended in 2008: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.

Corrosion des points de fixation du berceau

Severity 3/3 · Serious

Carwise cite la corrosion des points de fixation du berceau parmi les deux défauts les plus sérieux de la génération FO (2000-2008) ; la réparation est chiffrée de 800 à 2 000 livres en garage indépendant. Carwise compte deux défauts de sécurité sur cette génération. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
2.0 CRDi 113, 2.7 V6
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Corrosion des éléments de suspension

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Carwise signale aussi une corrosion des composants de suspension sur la génération FO. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
2.0 CRDi 113, 2.7 V6
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Trajet”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Faire inspecter le berceau et ses points de fixation sur un pont : corrosion signalée.
  • Contrôler l'état des tuyaux de frein et des étriers, très exposés à la corrosion sur une voiture de cet âge.
  • Vérifier les éléments de suspension et les silentblocs.
  • Essayer la boîte (manuelle ou automatique) à chaud : passages durs, à-coups.
  • Demander le carnet d'entretien et le dernier contrôle technique.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Le berceau et les tuyaux de frein ont-ils été contrôlés ou remplacés ?
  • Le dernier contrôle technique mentionnait-il de la corrosion ?
  • Quels travaux ont été faits sur la distribution et la boîte ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
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Ford Galaxy

I · 1995–2006

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
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Volkswagen Sharan

I · 1995–2010

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Trajet I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

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Frequently asked questions

Combien de places a la Hyundai Trajet ?

7 places selon Auto-Data, avec un coffre de 304 litres jusqu'à 2 716 litres.

Quelle consommation pour le 2.0 CRDi ?

7,2 l/100 km en cycle mixte selon Auto-Data.

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