2008 Hyundai Entourage
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 213 |
| 2008 | 72 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE RADIO/CD/TAPE DECK WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOAD THE TAPES/CD'S.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080818
14% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.
INJURY10% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall
Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2006, through June 30, 2008 and sold in, or current
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on January 3,
Campaign 13V556000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify all of the owners.
Campaign 16V843000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020.
Campaign 20V061000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2008 Hyundai Entourage — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V556000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V843000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2008 Hyundai Entourage reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Hyundai Entourage have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.