Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 145 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V705000 Charging System Failure Caused By Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V415000 Oil Leak From Front Cylinder Valve Cover NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V472000 CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E055000 AFTERMARKET TOW HITCH SYSTEM/WIRING HARNESS/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E016000 AFTERMARKET TOW HITCH SYSTEM/WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 29 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
Of the 145 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 145 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz faces issues primarily with the engine, specifically oil leaks which can affect the alternator. Airbag and brake light recalls indicate potential safety concerns. These recurring recalls and complaints point to noteworthy reliability issues that may lead to more frequent repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine gaskets | 70,000-100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| alternator | 70,000-100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| clock spring | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake system check annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 45,000 miles
- New tires every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks under the engine
- Dashboard battery warning light
- Airbag warning light
- Brake lights failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.