Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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 #11E041000 WIRE HARNESS AND CONVERTER MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Together, the 24 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz has reliability issues primarily with its electrical system and engine. Frequent complaints and recalls about oil leaks leading to alternator issues highlight significant concerns. Although manageable, these problems can lead to costly repairs if not addressed.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$750 | very common |
| Oil leak | 75,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$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 and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil smell in cabin
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Dim brake lights
- Warning lights on dash
- Delayed engine start
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.