2008 Hyundai Entourage Hyundai Entourage 2008

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2008 Hyundai Entourage repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

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

Other (7%)

Chart based on 74 repairs.
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2008 Hyundai Entourage engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 15 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

74900 mi

C $600
replaced plugs and valve cover gaskets 
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. 
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.  
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. 
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. 
47120 mi idler pulley was making a noise replaced under warranty 
36000 mi TSB re: TPS replacement and ECU update. Car stalled several times while cruising on hwy. Restarting car temporarily solved problem. 
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 
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 

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