2008 Hyundai Veracruz Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine
  1
• Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
  1
• Engine › Oil/lubrication › Seals/gaskets
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  59%
• 25k–50k
  35%
• 50k–75k
  59%
• 75k–100k
  1120%
• 100k–150k
  1629%
• 150k+
  1629%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Hyundai Veracruz owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the battery was draining due to the radio not turning off internally. The radio knob was turned off along with the ignition and the key removed however, the battery was still being drained. The contact stated that the door remote failed to lock and unlock the doors. The contact stated that the battery needed to be charged for several hours for the vehicle to operate as needed. The contact stated that when the battery was checked with a hydrometer it showed that the battery cells were dead. The contact stated that the battery was replaced in February. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the independent mechanic was notified of the failure. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. …

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 08E055000 (Trailer Hitches) and 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the contact had not been able to schedule a recall repair appointment with the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently began to stall and lost power. The contact stated he shifted the vehicle to neutral and veered to the side of the road where he parked the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and he drove to his destination. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. …

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH and slowing to exit a highway while turning to the right on the exit ramp the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering failed, and extra force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stopped and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the steering regained normal functionality. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure returned and additionally, the vehicle was leaking engine oil. …

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator had failed due to oil leaking onto the alternator. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the gasket sealant and the alternator as an interim repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the battery was also replaced. The contact received another recall notification advising that the permanent remedy was available however, the dealer advised the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, his vehicle stalled as several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they discovered a leak in the valve cover gasket which spilled engine oil on the alternator. The alternator was replaced and it was later discovered that his vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where the recall was performed and he was reimbursed for the alternator. Despite the recall repair, the contact stated that the failure occurred an additional four times and numerous repairs were performed on the vehicle without fixing the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, and over time, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle, with a significant amount of oil leaking from the vehicle, resulting in engine damage. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was first taken to an independent mechanic, where the oil leak was discovered; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer, where the oil leak and engine damage were confirmed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); and the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall; however, the failure occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the alternator causing the vehicle to shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine and battery warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve cover gasket and alternator were discovered to need replacement. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the valve cover gasket was leaking and had been replaced several times, in addition to the manifold; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where he was informed that the valve cover gasket was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened; however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); associated with the VIN after the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that he noticed oil leaking onto the alternator. Additionally, the battery failed to hold a charge. The ESC, All-Wheel Drive, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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