2008 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 5, 2013 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Genesis years
Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Hyundai Genesis. That ranks 10th out of 10 Genesis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 145,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Hyundai Genesis
2009 Hyundai Genesis photographed at the 2008 New York Auto Show .. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Hyundai Genesis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~145,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%145,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2008 Hyundai Genesis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Hyundai Genesis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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Service Brakes · received Feb 5, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10496419

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Genesis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Hyundai Genesis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Genesis model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.