2008 Hyundai Veracruz Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

51Engine complaints

22.2%Of all 230 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM57 · 24.8%

ENGINE51 · 22.2%

SERVICE BRAKES45 · 19.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING43 · 18.7%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)36 · 15.7%

Share of the 230 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10762785 — filed 09/10/2015

“I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THIS 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE ESC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR MONTHS. TWO DEALERS WERE…”NHTSA complaint 10712185 — filed 04/22/2015

“I AM THE OWNER OF A 2008 HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. IN 2014 MY OIL GASKET LEAKED AND I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE…”NHTSA complaint 10683357 — filed 02/13/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz: 51 of 230 complaints on file (22.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz have in total?

230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.