Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 91 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- 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
- Engine and Engine Cooling 29 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
Of the 91 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 5 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has a mixed reliability record. Frequent issues with the engine, oil leaks, and ABS modules affected many vehicles, though most were addressed by recalls. Electrical complaints are somewhat common, adding to potential ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine gaskets | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| ABS module | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| Alternator | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Brake light switch | 90,000–120,000 miles | $50–$150 | occasional |
| Trailer wiring harness | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | rare |
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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Engine air filter change
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leakage signs
- ABS warning light
- Electrical shorts
- Stalling engine
- Weak battery charge
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.