MYRModel Year Report

2008 Hyundai Veracruz

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Veracruz Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 144 complaints 2007 2008: 230 complaints 2008 2009: 24 complaints 2009 2010: 89 complaints 2010 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2012
2008: 230 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007144
2008230
200924
201089
2011106
201264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WENT TO START MY CAR AND I HEARD A NOSE SO THEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND SO AS I PUT IT IN GEAR TO DRIVE IT WENT ON IT OWN THE BRAKES WAS NOT WORK

NHTSA ODI report, 20180801

I WAS STOPPED IN A TRAFFIC PROBLEM CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF ME. OUR VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND WE BECAME PART OF THE TRAFFIC PROBLEM. MY WIFE AND I HAD TO PUSH THIS 4600 POUND MONSTER OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130825

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES IGNITED FROM THE BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180313

THIS VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHEN TRYING TO PARK. WHEN I TRIED TO MOVE STICK TO PARK, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH 70 - 80 MILES AN HOUR. ONCE IT TOOK OFF LIKE PLANE, I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 43 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240227

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231109

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 16%

16% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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NORMAL DRIVING HABITS ON THE 2008 VERACRUZ. AFTER HEARING A LARGE CLUNK GOING SPEEDS VARIABLE FROM 5-45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR IS UNRESPONSIVE AND VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. RESTARTED ENGINE MULTIPLE TIMES TO WORK "NORMALLY" AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110831

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080331 — trailer hitches

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWIN

Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 08E016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081013 — trailer hitches

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATIO

Remedy: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016

Campaign 08E055000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090114 — PE (closed 20090424)

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R 20090629 — exterior lighting

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 09V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120528 — air bags

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED

Remedy: HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER

Campaign 11V472000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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

R 20141103 — engine and engine cooling

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014.

Campaign 14V415000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210907 — engine and engine cooling

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Campaign 20V705000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Hyundai Veracruz — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E016000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E055000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V122000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V472000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V415000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Veracruz?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz have?

7 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.