general problems of the 2008 Hyundai Azera

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the abs module and wiring hardness had burned and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had discontinued the parts for the repair. The contact stated that the abs, the brake, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,539.

2008 Hyundai Azera. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to safety recall 14v-415.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph flames were present coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping at the local gas station a citizen used a fire extinguisher to extinguish flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and a fire report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer gettel Hyundai (3500 bee ridge rd. Sarasota FL. ) were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 3 years. The contact related the failure to TSB number: 21-01-047h-1. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Fire in engine compartment while car was parked & off. Key was not in ignition. Car sat unused for approx. 48 hours prior to fire.