2008 Hyundai Veracruz Engine Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 102,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “valve cover” (27% of reports).
- 51engine complaints
- 102,750median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Valve cover: mentioned in 14 of 51 complaints (27%)
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 11 of 51 complaints (22%)
- Oil leaking: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Onto alternator: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Veracruz engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 19 | 29% | 88,000 |
| 2011 Veracruz | 39 | 37% | 115,663 |
| 2010 Veracruz | 28 | 31% | 142,571 |
| 2009 Veracruz | 4 | 17% | 137,000 |
| 2008 Veracruz | 51 | 22% | 102,750 |
| 2007 Veracruz | 38 | 26% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Risk: If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Radiator needs fluid and the liquid would go to the engine. The head gasket is blown. Repaired multiple times still giving the same issue. Oil is leaking.
This is referring to NHTSA recall 20V705000 a/k/a Hyundai TSB: 21-01047H-2 whereas my 2008 Hyundai Veracruz was brought into a Hyundai dealership regarding the above mentioned safety recall. Dealer refused to remedy the recall without first purchasing an otherwise irrelevant part to the remedy. The…
Bought my Veracruz in 2018. After not even a year I started experiencing problems with the charging system. Car would die overnight. Replaced a battery with the new one 3 weeks later same thing happened. Changed many sensors checked the fuses looked for parasitic draw... battery cables. Removed the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Hyundai Veracruzs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (22% of the 230 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 102,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz?
The most frequent phrase is “valve cover”, in 14 of 51 complaints, followed by “engine cooling” (11).
Other 2008 Hyundai Veracruz problems
See all 2008 Hyundai Veracruz problems or engine problems across all Veracruz years.