Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Entourage owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Minivan was parked at night in our home garage and spontaneously went on fire. All recommended factory maintenance was always performed. No recall for our vehicle existed. Significant risk to property and loss of life. Pushed it out of garage to save family and home.
I purchased a used 2007 Hyundai Entourage June of 2016 since buying the vehicle I have had issues with it failing to start turn the key lights fan radio all came on engine would not crank it happens now and again but enough to be an issue I returned to the dealer were it was purchased they replaced the starter one week later same issue we had the battery tested told the battery was almost new since buying the van I have had it towed twice called road side assistance twice and I have been stuck at work and at the store for hours even missed a day of work because of this I contacted Hyundai and was told that I have to have a certified Hyundai mechanic look at the vehicle however they are not willing to swallow the cost I have been doing research since this problem occurred and it appears that Hyundai has an intermittent no crank no start issue with some vehicles the Entourage being one …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. In addition, while driving 10 MPH a month later, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and shook violently. Also, the vehicle did not shift into park and the battery had to be disconnected in order for the vehicle to turn off. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V556000 (suspension) and 06V356000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the battery and brake warning indicators illuminated independently. The dealer diagnosed that the oil gasket cover was leaking and caused oil to come in contact with the battery and the alternator. The oil gasket cover, battery, and alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V415000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 99,900.
I was driving on the clear view expressway in ny when the car engine shut off no warring at all just died. I was lucky I got to the shoulder of the high way called for a tow truck took 4 hours two tow trucks to get me home to ct took it to the Hyundai dealer in milford they said the engine froze had plenty of oil was not burnt it just stopped working the engine had 113,000 when it just stopped no waring at all they said because it was out of warranty they could not help me at all will never buy one again not good customer service now I have a big paper weight in my yard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the electronic stability control and tire pressure monitoring system indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to capitol Hyundai(2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al) for repairs, but the failure recurred. No diagnosis information was available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, the engine began to rev on its own. The vehicle also began to roll forward. When the vehicle was placed in park, the revving subsided. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to allstar motors, inc. (9201 st charles rock rd, st. Louis, mo 63114, [phone]), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Van's electrical suddenly cut off in the middle of traffic losing power - thankfully a parking lot entrance was nearby and was able to barely steer it into the parking lot. I had my children with me. Found out it was recurring problem with the valve cover gasket leaking oil onto the alternator. Similar problem with recalled Hyundai veracruz - same engine layout - but no recall on the Hyundai Entourage. This is the 4th time the alternator died and the local Hyundai dealership will do nothing since it is out of warranty.
My wife and I recently took a 5,000 mile road trip. The first 4,000 miles we had no problems. However, when we were about 900 miles from home, we started having problems. We got ready to leave the hotel one morning and the ESC "off" light was on as well as the check engine light. You could floor the gas pedal, but only got 1,000 RPM's. The engine would run, but it had no power. I turned it off to go check it out, and when I came back the ESC light was gone, but the check engine light remained on the rest of the way home. The first day this happened, we got to 250 before it went into coast. After that, we could only drive about 70+ miles before it would start coasting again and we would have to find a place to pull off the road, turn the engine off and then restart it. It would run another 70+ miles and would do it all over again. The tms light would come on intermittently as well. …
My 2007 Hyundai Entourage se minivan suffers from a intermittent start issue. We bought the van used in 2012 with 82,000 miles on it. We have had door issues, where they do not latch correctly and engine issues, electrical issues, and tires wear unevenly. It has not been a great purchase. The van not starting is the real issue, here is what happens. When you put the key in the ignition it either starts the engine or there is no ignition. The lights and fans still work just no ignition. The fix, I read online that if you hit the fuse panel below the steering wheel that resets this error. It works, it shouldn't but it does. The closest dealer is 30 miles and they have quoted me up to a 600.00 to fix. I feel that this is such a widespread issue that it should be covered by Hyundai. It also seems like a safety issue. Please check into this. Thank you.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, 9% of the model year's 214 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Entourage engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Entourage engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.