Engine Cooling System problems of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

14 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz based on all problems reported for the 2008 Veracruz.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai vera cruz. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the alternator and the vehicle shutdown. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine and battery warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve cover gasket and alternator. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the battery was draining due to the radio not turning off internally. The radio knob was turned off along with the ignition and the key removed however, the battery was still being drained. The contact stated that the door remote failed to lock and unlock the doors. The contact stated that the battery needed to be charged for several hours for the vehicle to operate as needed. The contact stated that when the battery was checked with a hydrometer it showed that the battery cells were dead. The contact stated that the battery was replaced in February. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the independent mechanic was notified of the failure. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that when he received the recall notice the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and informed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure but was contacted about the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that a second notice would be mailed when the remedy was available. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure with the alternator draining the battery and related the failure to the recall. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. There was no warning light illuminated. Aaa was called to jump start the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that she had experienced the failure on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator and the engine were covered in oil and grease. The contact was informed that the engine and alternator needed to be replaced. First Hyundai (270 e washington st, north attleborough, MA 02760, (508) 699-4700) was contacted and made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called grieco Hyundai service department (1890 hartford Ave, johnston, ri 02919, (833) 858-4887) and imperial Hyundai (154 e main st, milford, MA 01757, (508) 488-2382) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 198,736. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called parkway Hyundai (5920 market st a, wilmington, nc 28405) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced an unknown failure prior to receiving the recall notification. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 74,865.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called huntington beach Hyundai (16751 beach blvd, huntington beach, CA 92647) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact's mother owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called an unknown dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 157,936.

9 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. South bay Hyundai (20433 hawthorne blvd, torrance, CA 90503) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 84,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2021

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while her husband was driving 65 mph, when attempting to pass another vehicle but the vehicle failed to accelerate more than 65 mph and he started to smell an "electric" burn inside the vehicle. The driver stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver stated he was able to park on the side of the road before it seized. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Dp.

11 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had taken the vehicle to dick smith Hyundai (825 congaree rd, greenville, SC 29607) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available and remained in the dealer possession for over a month. The vehicle was returned unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called kunes country Hyundai of quincy (207 n 36th st, quincy, IL 62301, (217) 228-1700) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that they had to give the vehicle a jump start whenever being used due to excessive battery drainage. This relates to the recall stating the vehicle's charging system battery may fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

14 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called city world Hyundai (3350 boston rd, the bronx, NY 10469, (888) 886-3571) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.



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