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.

2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,150 miles

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #39

Jul 272020

Veracruz

  • 82,000 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 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 had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced and that the seal on the oil drain plug was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but was still leaking oil and experiencing intermittent engine stalls. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Hazle Township, PA, USA

problem #38

Nov 092015

Veracruz

  • 75,000 miles
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.

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #37

Mar 162023

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumpstarted, and she was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred later that day and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was engine oil on the alternator. The contact stated that in November of 2022, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) at the dealer. The contact related the failure to the recall. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was awaiting a diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #36

Dec 012021

Veracruz

  • 199,000 miles

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

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.

- Piedmont, SC, USA

problem #35

Aug 012021

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #34

Sep 182021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #33

Apr 202022

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 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 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 not 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #32

Feb 122022

Veracruz

  • 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. The contact stated that the vehicle had not yet been repaired and had remained at the dealer since February 12, 2022. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Grandview, TX, USA

problem #31

Aug 012017

Veracruz

  • 170,000 miles
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 failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #30

Sep 012021

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to 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 had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

problem #29

Jun 012021

Veracruz

  • 260,000 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 notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part was not available to do the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would lose motive power while driving due to a previous alternator failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was 260,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oak Grove, LA, USA

problem #28

Oct 112021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and provided a case number. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Verona, NJ, USA

problem #27

Aug 252021

Veracruz

  • 129,000 miles
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 stated that when he received the recall notice the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and informed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure but was contacted about the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that a second notice would be mailed when the remedy was available. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

problem #26

Jul 012021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 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 stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop the vehicle would inadvertently move forward. The contact stated that on one occasion while starting the vehicle there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle inadvertently moved forward without driver input. The vehicle was taken several times to an independent mechanic however, no codes appeared on the code reader. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the spark plugs, brakes, rotors, battery, and other unknown parts however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #25

Jul 192021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the contact received another notification advising 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 dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Ogden,, UT, USA

problem #24

Jul 192021

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #23

Jan 012021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mountain Top, PA, USA

problem #22

Dec 012020

Veracruz

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that they had to give the vehicle a jump start whenever being used due to excessive battery drainage. This relates to the recall stating the vehicle's charging system battery may fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Vin tool confirms parts not yet available.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #21

Jun 222021

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure and had oil leaking onto the alternator. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #20

Jun 032021

Veracruz

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle stalled. The battery and engine warning indicator lights were illuminated. Additionally, the radio flickered. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where diagnosed the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

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