There are 50 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruzin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact's mother owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a stoplight. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted online and declined to assist with reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 175,044.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); associated with the VIN after the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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.
2008 HYUNDAI. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT WERE RELATED TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 14V-415. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO THE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST STATING, "WE ARE UNABLE TO APPROVE YOUR REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST. THE REPAIRS ARE NOT COVERED OR ASSOCIATED WITH CAMPAIGN 197."
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.
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.
Recall received 9/2021;brought car in for service to Lake Norman Hyundai 9/2021; service department confirmed recall and stated parts needed to be ordered for recall:contacted dealer 12/2021 was informed parts were not due to supply chain and to call back in January 2022. Called early January 2022 part was not in; 1/19/2022 engine light came on and car tugged as I entered my neighborhood: contacted service department to inform engine light was now on; was informed parts were in and to bring car in; brought car in never received call from service; call managing partner Cam Stewart was informed parts were not in for recall and engine failed-was asked if I wanted to trade the car in; replied no I would like the car repaired. Car remained in service who informed the engine failure was not a result of recall. Filed complaint with Hyundai Motor Services, Hyundai Motor Services stood by claim. The recall letter indicates the engine could shut off as a result of recall not being repaired. The time frame of prolonging the repair, in my opinion, is a direct result of car failure. Hyundai has failed and is unwilling to remedy the defect within a reasonable time.
2008 HYUNDAI CRUZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKETS SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE, PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE ALTERNATOR AND SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS, BUT WAS DENIED DUE TO THE REPAIR ORDER NOT ASSOCIATING WITH CAMPAIGN 121.
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.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 175,000.
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.
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.
My vehicle has a oil leakage in the LH and RH valve cover gasket that the dealer is stating to replace. Currently there is a recall for the Veracruz: OIL MAY LEAK FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK COVER GASKET, POTENTIALLY DRIPPING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSING THE CHARGING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE REMEDY WILL INCLUDE NEW DEALER INSTRUCTIONS ON PERFORMING THE REPAIR. BASED ON AN INSPECTION, VEHICLES IDENTIFIED WITH NO OIL LEAKAGE SPECIFIED IN THE 'T' JOINT AREA WILL HAVE AN OIL PROTECTOR INSTALLED WITH RTV SEALANT APPLICATION. FOR THOSE VEHICLES IDENTIFIED WITH OIL LEAKAGE, THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND ALTERNATOR WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR THOSE VEHICLES IDENTIFIED WITH AN OIL LEAKAGE IN ADDITION TO THE INSTALLATION OF OIL PROTECTOR WITH RTV SEALANT APPLICATION. AN OIL PROTECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL. However the dealer is stating that the recall only covers the LH cover gasket. The recall remedy does not state. Therefore the issue is not fully resolved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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