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Hyundai Veracruz repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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Hyundai Veracruz electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

32750 mi

US $1350
Alternator failed led to battery discharge; found out AFTER $1350 repair that Hyundai issued a recall for engine oil leaking onto alternators, potentially ruining electric systems. Hyundai refused to reimburse us for the out of pocket repair because technically the recall had not been introduced. Hyundai SUCKS. 

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15500 mi Driver's side interior light would not turn on when opening the driver's door. Replaced the whole ceiling mounted interior light assembly under warranty. 

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2010 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

135780 mi

C $760
AC top circuit leak 

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

94200 mi

US $15
Brake light switch failure. It had already been replaced on recall in 2010. Purchased replacement from Advance Auto Parts, and reset onboard computer. 
98000 mi

US $300
Rear turn bulbs shorted out causing headlights, emergency blinkers, and turn signals to not function. 
108000 mi

US $110
Driver door handle lock button stopped working. Ordered new part from Korea for $100, and replaced door handle. Driver is now able to unlock driver door with proximity key by depressing button on door handle. 
108200 mi

US $60
Passenger side heater would not get hot when setting passenger air temp to high. 
60200 mi Replaced clock spring on drivers air bag after airbag light came on. Under recall. 
94000 mi

US $150
Air bag light came on 
56000 mi Since I bought this car, there's been parasitic drain every now and then. Lately the drain has been really bad. I checked with a multimeter. I measured 3 amp draw. 30 sec later, it went to 0.7A. Then back to 3A draw. Many jump-starts lately 
56000 mi There is still parasitic drain with the vehicle. I have decided to sell it. 
32500 mi Air bag light on...replaced air bag module. 
56612 mi P/S tilt function not working. Unable to duplicate in shop, has not recurred. 
59200 mi Passenger side blend door not functioning. Replaced blend door actuator. 
81000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter 
4000 mi Radio noise on AM, parts on order. 
87500 mi drivers power seat stopped working. Replaced power seat switch. 
127000 mi

US $350
Replace driver door handle for senser problem in handle 
128000 mi

US $300
Headlights would go off or dim. Turn signal/headlight lever replaced. 
450 mi

US $32000
Seat Belt strap driver side needs repair (Cuts to strap) Dealer fixed strap (Put in new strap) 
25000 mi Car would occasionally not shift out of park; ABS "Off" light would some times come on.They replaced the "stop lamp indicator switch." There was a recall for this problem, but the dealer didn't know about it initially. 
72800 mi

US $67
Both rear brake lights were out, but the top mounted brake light was fine. Dealer diagnosed it as burned out bulbs, replaced them, and they are working again. Takes hour+ to change as must carefully remove and reinstall entire assembly. 

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12000 mi Passenger side headlight out. 
29200 mi TOOK IN TO DEALER WIPERS STOPPED WORKING.FOUND WIPER MOTOR BURNT OUT WILL REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY TOMORROW. 
19220 mi 2 backup sensors failed and were replaced under warranty. 
57660 mi Driver side automatic lock stopped functioning- motor failed. 
12400 mi Drivers door speaker vibration. New speaker orderd. Drivers side speaker replaced under warranty 
14880 mi Tilt steering memory switch replaced under TSB. 
17760 mi Stereo stopped working. Tech looked at fuses, none were in error. Reset Transport fuse but still no function. Stereo was going to be replaced but then after waiting 5 min the stereo started to work again. Problem to be monitored and if occurs again. 
17980 mi Radio stopped working 
19840 mi

C $250
Stuck in middle of nowhere with dead alternator. Towed 235 km, extra motel room, extra car rental. In the midst of fighting for reimbursment for rental. 
30380 mi Xm not working Loud A/C compresor 
32240 mi air compressor repaired xm radio circuit reset and working 
35220 mi Drivers side mirror led turn signal light dim to not visible Fixed 
38120 mi Tilt steering switch not working. Parts ordered Second time alternator and battery went 
48360 mi Memory seat and steering wheel 
57660 mi Rear view mirror compass not working.Advised that entire mirror would have to be replaced. Approximate cost $500 plus labor. 
55000 mi

US $200
Alternator went bad, which made the battery go bad. Warranty covered alternator but not battery. 
31000 mi Ongoing electrical problem, tailgate lifts on own, auto headlight come on during day, auto setting on climate control not working. Replaced Infiniti radio system. Can't find electrical problem. Frustrating. (Update: Problems gone after radio replaced.) 
37820 mi

C $100
My Satelite radio quit working. Message indicated 
55800 mi Compass LEDs dim and hard to see. New rearview mirror assembly ordered under warrenty. 
108500 mi

C $52
Horn stopped working. The dealership charged $52 for the initial check, and wanted another $170 to continue investigating as they had not found the reason. I decided to leave the horn for another day. 
77500 mi

C $1983
ABS controller unit failed,, Abs lite on esc light on,, warranty expired at 60,000 miles. Change unit and bleed brakes, clear codes. 
152940 mi small motor to operate heater door on passenger side was replaced 
86000 mi

US $700
Took the opportunity to have several other electrical repairs made (steering wheel adjustment switch and power window switches). 
10000 mi AC lost compression - Fluid Leak at joint. 
1860 mi The XM radio module displayed "Not Ready" on the control head. Dealer replaced XM module and all was well again 

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2007 Hyundai Veracruz

Engine not specified

107140 mi

C $540
Rear wiper motor failed. 
79000 mi

US $300
Alternator needed replaced 

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2007 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

10000 mi air conditioner compressor making noise. Dealer replaced no charge. 
14600 mi drivers door and rear hatch door lock would not work...replaced the door lock control 
18000 mi when air is on makes a whining ringing noise that can be heard at low speeds. 
18300 mi again making noise..replaced compressor. Still making noise..took back to shop..no more noise..I asked them what they did but they did not really tell me, just said something about lube and oil. 
21000 mi Turn signal would not make noise when turned on....Replaced a module. 
31000 mi Turn signal not making noise. Had this looked at 2 times before and was told they replaced the whole module (they didn't)Went back again and was told out of warr. Contacted Hyundai and they made dealer replace at no charge (common problem) 
19000 mi blown fuse for rear hatch door electronic release 
51000 mi air bag light was on 
19000 mi The passenger side headlight was out due to a failure in the electrical connection to the headlight. The airbag light remained on after a prior service trip to the dealer. It continued to remain on through the weekend, so I brought it into the shop at the service man's request. 
25000 mi The keyless remote began to malfunction. You could lock and unlock the car with the remote, but each time the door was opened the alarm went off. To remedy the problem, they replaced some module. 
30000 mi All warning lights on the dash lit up (ESC, Brake, check engine, etc.). Dealer said that fix was an adjustment/replacement of brake light switch per TSB they received. Replaced switch. Thought problem was fixed, but returned on drive home. 
51000 mi

US $20
Problem with the key fob and remote unlock/locking mechanism. 
60000 mi Power window motor on drivers side was going bad/working intermittently. Replaced under warranty. 
102000 mi Air bag clock spring failed. Covered by recall. 
138000 mi

US $7
Brake light switch module failure. Switch replaced by myself. 
47200 mi

US $15
ABS light came on Recall on brake light switch repaired in 2009. same problem but would not fix under same recall. wanted approx. $150.00 to repair' I bought a new replacement switch for &15.00 & replaced it myself. no problem since. 
40000 mi Driver Power Seat recline feature not working, seat stuck in one position which is uncomfortable to drive. 
22000 mi switch for front seat heater went bad. part was replaced. 

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2007 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51460 mi Back up sensors failed 
29760 mi Electric seat switch intermittent failure Back up sensors failure. 
67500 mi Turn signal audible sound ceased working at 58k. 1st repair botched and rendered the tachometer and speedometer innacurate. Original unit (with no clicking sound) was returned to service. Entire instrumentation cluster replaced this time 
68000 mi

US $300
Brake lights inoperative. Dealer replaced switch. 
77000 mi Power seat switch controlling seat back inclination ceased working. Dealer replaced switch. 
104000 mi Windshield washer pump failed. It was covered by extended warranty. 
136000 mi Alternator failed and was replaced under recall. 
107000 mi

$1
Defective reclining button switch. Bought a new one at fourgreen.com and replace it. 
122760 mi

$20
The radio antenna was broken so I ordered a new one and installed myself. 
127100 mi

$10
alterantor control cables near the cylinder head deteriorate and were open/shorted. I thought it was the alternator again but just repair the cables and the battery light at the dash goes off. 
400 mi

US $11
Adjust headlight aim. Unsatisfactory result 
24800 mi adjust high beam aim 
74000 mi

US $334
Both low beams stopped working 
80000 mi Airbag red light on dash. Dealer said sensor needed "recalibrating" 
Power seat switch failed; no replacement available 
86000 mi

US $750
Car stalled. was transported to dealer; dealer replaced battery and alternator. 
90000 mi

US $150
Power Seat switch failed; new switch received in 4 weeks (!). dealer unable to schedule installation. After much frustration had an independent garage install it. 
4000 mi replace passenger seat heated seat switch that had stopped working. 
80000 mi Alternator failed 
72420 mi

C $350
Airbag light came on: issue determined to be Front Seat Track Sensor : electrical conductivity paste? (not sure of exact name) applied last time as temporary fix -This time, replacement advised @ $350. SRS Module may need replacement @ $1050 Sensor replaced for 350. Problem has not returned. 
107760 mi Driver side door lock actuator intermittently does not function 

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