2008 Hyundai Entourage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Entourage years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hyundai Entourage. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Entourage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (24 complaints, 33%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 fires, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Hyundai Entourage problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 33% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 18% | 67,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 15% | 118,419 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 11% | 18,734 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 11% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 8% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 7% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5% | 35,879 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 32,279 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 74,442 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 29,505 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 126 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 39,558 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 67,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Hyundai Entourage recalls (4)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: 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. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began January 2017. Hyundai's number for this recall is 154.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: 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 currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may fracture due to corrosion resulting from exposure to road salt and water.
Risk: A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 115.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 number is 110.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We are an elderly couple [XXX] old. We were terrified. No warning. I got in my vehicle one morning. It smelled like something burning and the air inside was hazy. We went to our mechanic who discovered the problem and we had to wait 2 weeks before Hyundai would even allow the car to be towed to…
The contact's cousin owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH at nighttime under snowy and icy conditions, the hood flew open and struck and shattered the windshield. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the hood was closed but failed to…
While I was driving the vehicle, the front lower left/driver's side control arm broke in half and caused me to lose control of the vehicle.
I had an appointment at the dealer for the recall only. Upon completion of scheduled appointment, I assumed the vehicle recall had been rectified. After my vehicle was at the dealership for several hours, the dealer did not complete the recall. The mechanic said the part was on backorder. They…
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned sideways as all four wheels remained straight. The ESC off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's daughter was able to slowly drive the…
Other Hyundai Entourage years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 73 | 4 |
| 2007 Entourage | 214 | 6 |
| 2006 Entourage | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Hyundai Entourage a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Entourage model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.