Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 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 39 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 27 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Of the 106 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 106 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With 106 complaints and 5 recalls, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz shows a mix of engine, brakes, and electrical issues. Limited recalls and moderate complaints suggest average reliability, but engine and electrical problems are most notable. The care required to maintain is typical for its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine seals/gaskets | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacements
- Battery inspection and testing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks
- Alternator warning lights
- Intermittent electrical issues
- ABS warning light
- Engine misfires or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.