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.

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,680 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz electrical problems

electrical problem

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 282023

Veracruz

  • 150,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently and lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his residence. The contact became aware that the alternator had shattered and was filled with oil. The contact called and notified the local dealer about the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #3

Oct 172021

Veracruz

  • 110,284 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the dealer diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer and was repaired 4 months later. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dashboard was fractured. The contact stated that there were cracks on the driver's side airbag and on the passenger's side airbag enclosure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the failure was due to the vehicle staying under the sun for 4 months. Additionally, the contact stated that the ABS warning light and the ESC warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the rear brake sensors. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,284.

- Redwood City, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 142017

Veracruz

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced failures with the alternator. The vehicle was taken to J.D. byrider (1525 gallatin pike N, madison, tn 37115, (615) 860-3838) where it was repaired for free per an unknown recall regarding the alternator. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The dealer advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer had no record of the initial recall repair and suggested that the contact call the dealer again with an invoice number to see if they would honor having the vehicle repaired again at no charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Clarkesville, TN, USA

problem #1

Aug 072014

Veracruz

  • 92,437 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V415000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 92,437.

- Newport News , VA, USA

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