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Hyundai Entourage repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 257 repairs.
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Hyundai Entourage engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hyundai Entourage 4dr Minivan, ext.

242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

71500 mi

US $25
Idler pulley failing, apparently a fairly common issue on this engine, replaced myself since it wasn't worth the trouble of looking at whether it would be covered under warranty for ~$25. 
96000 mi

US $78
Rubber intake hose connecting airbox to throttle body cracking from age. Replaced with new part. 
76880 mi

C $1000
Valve timing sensor needed replacing Needed dealer to repair valve sensor; independent shop did not install correctly 
78120 mi

C $1100
Key would not go all the way into ignition. Ignition cylinder was seized, needed replacing 
47120 mi idler pulley was making a noise replaced under warranty 
13000 mi Accelerated hard from stop and CEL came on, engine went into 'limp home' mode. Restarted vehicle and it ran fine but still had CEL. Drove to dealer, they replaced Throttle Position Sensor and reprogrammed ECU recommended by 2 TSBs. Accelerator pedal sensor went bad. Dealer replaced accelerator assembly with new. 
42100 mi

US $32
The idler pulley began to whine so I replaced it with one purchased from the dealer. 
98000 mi

US $654
Replaced air flow meter boot because it was cracked 
110000 mi

US $160
Replaced front valve cover gasket 
157000 mi

US $50
Intake hose cracked, leaking air after MAF, caused P187/P287 codes (runs too lean cylinder specific). Common problem in these vans. 
36000 mi TSB re: TPS replacement and ECU update. Car stalled several times while cruising on hwy. Restarting car temporarily solved problem. 
74900 mi

C $600
replaced plugs and valve cover gaskets 
23201 mi Van dies while driving; total loss of power; ESC lights. 3 error codes- P2106- Throttle Actuator Control System- Forced Limited Power. P1295- Manufacturer Specific Code. P2135- Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor-Switch A/B Voltage Correlation I am active duty Air Force living in Italy- Van is awesome up until now. Have taken it throughout Europe. 01 Jun appt with local Hyundai dealer. Hope they can repair U.S. specification van. Euro version is diesel powered; manual trans.  
81700 mi

US $30
Check engine light came on after last trip to the dealer. P0101 code indicated a MAF sensor fault. I found the air induction-MAF sensor boot had a tear in it, causing an air leak. 

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2007 Hyundai Entourage

Engine not specified

4000 mi Oil leak from oil pan. I think 

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2007 Hyundai Entourage 4dr Minivan, ext.

242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

117000 mi

US $99
Air flow tube cracks causing lean air fuel mix. Air tube needed replacement 
82340 mi

C $150
valve cover gaskets 
99700 mi

US $150
Intermittent no start, no crank. Known issue with Sedona/Entourage PCM security chips. Shop applied bypass that disabled PCM security entirely. No issues since wiring was bypassed. 
114000 mi

US $195
Leak in the coolant system, I think they replaced a gasket and possibly a hose. 
50300 mi Failed to start. Dealer could find nothing wrong. Two weeks later failed to start again, still happening. 
27280 mi Check engine light still coming on. O2 sensor replaced. 
115000 mi

US $3700
Engine seized. Broken cam. 
100100 mi

US $320
On a relocation trip, car wouldn't start after getting gas. Thought it was the starter. had to leave it in different city. mechanic couldn't solve it but gave me a manual relay to use as a work around. cause ACM Module. 
20460 mi Vehicle would not start. Battery had lots of power but turning key to start did nothing. Engine was immobilized. There did not seem to be power to the starter, yet all other electrical devices worked.  
20460 mi Engine would not start. The problem was reported fixed but less than two weeks later the same problem re-occured. They replaced a "module" which meant that they had to re-programme the ignition keys so I presume that was the ignition interlock module. 
22940 mi

C $286
Leak in lower oil pan required re-sealing 
24000 mi Replaced idler pulley which was causing whining noise when the engine was running. 
51000 mi CEL, oxygen sensor replaced. 
165000 mi

US $5
Clamp on upper radiator hose failed. Replaced. 
168000 mi

US $50
Replaced spark plugs. 
188000 mi

US $100
Valve cover gaskets replaced.  Also replaced failed intake air hose. 
26660 mi The check engine light came on due to a temperature sensor parameter setting in the cooling system being set too high from the factory - do deal with sub -35C temperatures. The repair was to change the low end setting. 
87200 mi

US $305
air intake duct cracked. Emission light went on because extra air was leaking into the intake from the crack. 
48000 mi regular mechanic noticed that radiator fluid reservoir empty and fluid pooling on engine parts during routine oil change. 1 week later the car went to dealer (warranty) who found nothing wrong. Go figure. 
31000 mi I had a P0175 error code. 
39000 mi The van went into limp mode, there was a TSB concerning this. Code was 2135 and 2 others that I don't recall. 
61380 mi

C $1000
Engine motor mount bushing. 
85720 mi

C $500
The car would not go the accelerator sensor quit and had to be replaced. Also the back brakes had to be replaced. 
58700 mi Timing cover oil leak, idler pulley replace, 
88000 mi This is not a repair but useful information nevertheless. The check Engine light came on and stayed on. The repair shop said that everything checked out ok, except a Bank 2 code came up and it was due to bad gas (non name brand) 
98000 mi

US $345
Check Engine light was on and initial tsts did not reveal a problem. turned out there was a crack/leak in the air intake hose/pipe that revealed itself only when the car was in motion. Replaced part, light went away. 
53200 mi Rattling noise from engine at start up. Timing chain tensioners were not holding pressure when engine was not running. Timing chain tensioners ordered and replaced (dealer said at least 8 hours of labour). 
75640 mi

C $205
Warning light had been on for a few days. Already had appointment for oil change, coolant and steering system flushes. Code check led them to a cracked air intake bellows. Part had to be ordered, replaced following morning. 
91140 mi

C $1200
Leaking gasket, oil onto alternator. ALterator replaced, oil pan Gasket replaced. 
96720 mi Radiator hose split where it connects to radiator. Car overheated on way home, just made it to driveway. Managed to fix by trimming inch off hose and reconnecting. Dealer says it would be about $140 for new hose. 
123000 mi

US $200
computer overcompensating for split in air intake hose 
147000 mi

US $385
Cracked Air Inlet.warranty work on rear brake pads. 
196000 mi

US $3000
Front motor mounts,  Oil leak,  trailer hitch modification, all fluids, new belts & new hoses , transmission flushed, new wiper front & rear, new tires. 
47740 mi Tapping noise at start. Chain(belt) faster needed replacement. Engine check light on. Reset and updates 
86800 mi

C $4700
leaking sealing on engine 
105300 mi

US $1500
Gaskets leaking oil on alternator. Alternator failed. Replaced gaskets, alternator and battery. 
107000 mi Gaskets failed and leaking oil on alternator again. 
107000 mi Gaskets failed and leaking oil on alternator. Timing belt is also leaking oil on alternator. Parts are being ordered for this expensive repair. 
57300 mi check engine light came on. took to dealer said the coil on one of the spark plugs failed. replaced coil on extended warranty 
60000 mi check engine light came on. dealer diagnosed throttle position sensor bad. replaced same. 
69000 mi check engine light on. dealer claimed missfire and suggested new plugs. told dealer to forget it and traded in car . 

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