Hyundai Veracruz Problems by Year
NHTSA has 661 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Veracruz, across 6 model years (2007–2012). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (230). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Hyundai Veracruz years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Veracruz year: 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Veracruz: 230 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Veracruz: 145 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2011 Veracruz: 106 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 Veracruz: 24 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 Veracruz: 65 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 Veracruz: 91 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Veracruz problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 186 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 179 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 154 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 71 | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 51 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 42 | 6 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 6 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 26 | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Structure | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hyundai Veracruz problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: electrical system (65) · engine (51)
All Hyundai Veracruz model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 65 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Veracruz | 106 | 4 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 Veracruz | 91 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Veracruz | 24 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Veracruz | 230 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Veracruz | 145 | 4 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Veracruz years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (230) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Veracruz year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Veracruz?
Electrical System, with 186 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veracruz have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.