Two problems related to wiring 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.
In may 2013, brake switch failed. It was almost impossible to move car from park to reverse, or park to drive. Took Veracruz to Hyundai dealership, brake switch replaced. Problem solved. In September 2014, all brake lights fail. Replaced bulbs. Problem solved. In August 2015, esc light illuminates, car gets stuck in neutral. Can not turn off, switch gears. Battery is drained and car is towed to Hyundai. Spent 3 days at dealership. Brake switch replaced again, all brake lights failed, replaced bulbs. Electrical system draining battery. Problem found in radio - short in wiring. Radio disassembled. Two weeks later, left brake light out again. Replaced bulb and returned to dealership. Dealership states cannot locate problem since bulb was replaced.
The abs module is faulty because of the defective wiring harness. The harness is susceptible to live environmental elements especially during winter due to the high salt use on roads especially in the states with harsh winter. This problem creat a safety hazards and render the vehicle operation in a stall mode. Over time it could causes fire hazard, sudden acceleration cruise control lock with no release option that could results in a crash. It could cause other components failures like main pcm module and side modules of the vehicle. The harnesses on the Veracruz are not sealed properly and highly defectives.