Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Hyundai Entourage
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Hyundai Entourage has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V061000 ABS Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V843000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V556000 Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 24 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Suspension 11 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 73 complaints on file, 5 report a fire; across all 73 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Hyundai Entourage is rated below-average due to notable issues with its ABS module, hood latch corrosion, and lower control arm failures. Complaints are high for structure and electrical system concerns, presenting reliability and safety challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Hood latch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| Lower control arm | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Brake light switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS light stays on
- Hood not closing securely
- Clunking noise from front suspension
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Brake lights not functioning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Hyundai Entourage at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.