Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 231 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 #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently 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
- Electrical System 66 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 46 complaints
- Service Brakes 45 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 36 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
Of the 231 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 231 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has 230 complaints and 7 recalls. High complaint counts for electrical, engine, and brakes indicate potential issues, especially recurring oil leaks impacting alternator function. Limited data on other components suggests caution in assessing long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | Unknown | $400–$800 | common |
| Brake System | Unknown | $300–$700 | common |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $200–$600 | 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 fluid flush every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks near alternator
- Unusual brake noises
- Electrical component failure
- Warning lights constantly on
- Erratic engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.