general problems of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

Component or system failed or malfunctioned: the abs harness connecting to the abs module is the primary culprit. Specifically, the top part of the harness is not adequately sealed, which has led to water ingress and subsequent wire shorting. Availability for inspection: no, the abs harness is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: the malfunctioning abs harness poses a significant safety risk. When the abs system fails, it affects braking performance, stability control, and traction control. This jeopardizes the safety of both the driver and other road users. Confirmation by service centers: while the issue was previously identified by the Hyundai dealer it was attributed to a short in the tow hitch wire. Unfortunately, the problem was not adequately resolved at that time. The recent appearance of the esc light, abs light, and traction control light confirms that the issue persists. Inspections: the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives specifically for this issue. However, the symptoms (warning lights) have been observed consistently during driving. Warning lamps and symptoms: esc light: periodic flashing and occasional getting stuck. Abs light and traction control light: illuminating after driving, especially during turns or rapid acceleration. These symptoms have been present for an extended period. Cause assessment: the top part of the abs harnesses not being properly sealed has allowed water ingress, leading to wire shorting.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact was driving at approximately 45 mph and slowing to exit a highway. The contact stated as she was turning to the right on the exit ramp the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering failed and she had to use force to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that she did not notice any warning lights. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and turned the vehicle off and on and the power steering regained functionality. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure returned and that additionally she noted that there was an oil leak. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced and also the seal on the oil drain plug was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the contact stated that the vehicle was still leaking oil and she was still experiencing the intermittent stalling of the engine. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Every time someone drives through a tiny bit of water on any road, at any speed, the power steering cuts out for like 30 seconds. Loose all ability to safely maneuver off the road. We have to avoid driving this vehicle on rainy days because we never know if we are going to lose steering. It seems like possibly the belt gets wet and slips or possibly something electrical. When this happens all of the dummy lights on the dash start flickering as well. It happens only when the vehicle is in motion on wet road conditions, it happens at highway speed or city speeds as well. This has happened 4 times in the last 2 months.

Vehicle alternator went, something in driveshaft broke, causing vehicle to go right on its own into telephone pole, sir bags didn't deploy. Recalls are out on these issues but no one has covered vehicle loss and loan.

The gear shift is sticking and will not move out of drive and reverse. The vehicle was stationary, turned on in a parking lot with other cars around.

Vehicle stopped while driving without warning. Unable to start. Dangerous situation, unable to control vehicle. I was about to enter the interstate and loss power. Had to have the vehicle towed. Had this same issue with the alternator recall. Had to have the vehicle towed to a dealer. Dealer said it was engine failure. No warning lights came on dash, no issues. With the previous alternator recall, oil was dripping onto the alternator and the vehicle shut down while driving. I did not feel safe driving the vehicle as I did not know when this would happen. This vehicle is not safe to drive.

"abs failure" and "alternator recall 121" the break, abs, esc and chk engine lights all came on and stay on. From time to time the tpms light will also come on and speedometer will be at zero when driving along the highway. The car will from time to time completely shut down, even while driving along highway, which is a very dangerous situation. Upon further research and diagnostics by Hyundai it seems 2 items are the root cause of the problems, 1) faulty abs module that was been reported by 100¿s of people and 2) faulty alternator that affects the loss in power, again with 100¿s of complaints. There is a recall for alternator but not the abs module. This is a very expensive repair and with only 70000 miles, this should be replaced/fixed under Hyundai USA warranty.

Driving on the road and try to make a left. . . The abs, and other lights light up and the engine stall. All assisted power was loss for direction in the middle of the left turn. Coast to the side of the road and restart the engine. Mechanics find brake fluid in the abs control unit.

The car just failed and did not have power. Lights came on and then car stopped. It is recall 121 from Hyundai but they will not fix the problem because they have no solution. I tried to fix it once before but I was told I had to pay my own bill and they might reimburse me because they have no long term fix for the issue. But my car died because of it and they say that is my problem because I have 151k miles on the car. I spoke to many people at Hyundai and no one would take responsibility. That is crazy that they know it is a problem but will not own up to fixing it for me.

This car loses power and the ability to control it via power steering, power brakes, and sometimes completely shuts down when operating under rainy conditions and wet roadways. It has happened five times. I have never been traveling at a high rate of speed, but for a split second codes appear and I have no control of the car. There is a moment of panic and then the car comes back to life and everything is operational. The dealer has not been able to diagnose.

I have a 2008 Veracruz (48k miles) and recently experienced loss of power steering after driving through a puddle (happened twice within a 2 week period). The car could still be steered but with a lot of difficulty. Warning lights came on as if car was stalled but the engine was still running. For both instances, once I pulled the car to the side of the road and put into park, then put back into drive, the steering and car worked fine. I took it to dealer where purchased and they said that they could not duplicate the problem, nothing negative came up on the car's computer indicating a problem and most likely due to the belt slipping when wet. They said that belt was not worn and was at correct tightness. I have not driven through a puddle since, so no repeated experienced yet. I notice other people reporting similar problems with several other Hyundai models.

Jul 2012 - gasket leaked and killed alternator and battery. Car stopped suddenly and needed to be towed to the dealrship. Dealer fixed the alternator and gasket but I had to pay for battery. Jul 2013 - alternator died while driving and battery light came on. I had to pay for altenator change $550 as I was above 60,000 miles.