CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Veracruz has a minor trend of complaints where the valve cover leaks oil onto the alternator, causing alternator failure. The problem starts with the battery warning light & typically all the other warning lights coming on in quick succession. Luckily, that problem was covered in a 2014 recall.

Overall, It's a solid reliable vehicle with no major problems reported.

1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
117,000 miles

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 052020

Veracruz

  • 117,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Harvey, LA, USA

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