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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hyundai Entourage

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Hyundai Entourage in Indiana, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
May 2017

119000 mi

US $500
Sliding DS latch mechanism cleaned , lubricated 

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2008 Hyundai Entourage 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Hyundai Entourage in British Columbia, Canada
May 2015 - Aug 2016
Nov 2015

74900 mi

C $600
replaced plugs and valve cover gaskets 
Hyundai Entourage in Iowa, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Feb 2016

81400 mi

US $1000
Steering rack leaking 
Mar 2016

80000 mi

US $1300
Noise in frame or subframe while turning, accelerating, or braking. Dealer found 2 stripped bolts holding subframe to frame. They had to drill out and retap threads for the bolts. The noise problem was not fixed. 
Apr 2016

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. 
May 2016

84300 mi

US $8
I made repairs to the engine subframe bolts to fix the noise problem that the dealer and another shop was unable to accomplish. I added a star-lockwasher to the bolt heads and wrapped the bolt shafts with steel wire. These fixed the noise. 
Hyundai Entourage in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Feb 2017

80000 mi

US $400
Replaced front brakes and rotors CV joint cover had to be replaced Power steering pump had to be replaced due to leaking 
Jul 2018

93000 mi

US $1000
Leaking [transmission], not repaired 
Sep 2018

95000 mi
Leaking [transmission] 
Hyundai Entourage in Alabama, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2018
Jun 2013

109000 mi

US $120
Failed sliding door motor actuator (the unlock motor). Failed door handle - Internal bracket broke off. 
Sep 2013

110000 mi

US $160
Replaced alternator Replaced front valve cover gasket 
Feb 2014

120000 mi

US $46
Replaced high pressure Power Steering hose. Flushed/replaced fluid. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Jul 2016

173800 mi

US $40
failed Motor for driver siding door latch and motor for lock/unlock same door 
Dec 2016

183000 mi

US $10
sway bar bushings Fuel door switch in driver door cracked housing caused no electrical contact 
May 2018

208000 mi

US $30
pedal brake light switch 
Hyundai Entourage in Vermont, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

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.  
Hyundai Entourage in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Mar 2012

50000 mi
AC compressor replaced due to TSB for ticking under load. Sliding door motor replaced as part of voluntary recall. 
Jul 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

74500 mi
Blend door malfunctions prevented heating and defrost from working on passenger side of system. 
Feb 2015

96000 mi

US $78
Rubber intake hose connecting airbox to throttle body cracking from age. Replaced with new part. 
Hyundai Entourage in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011

47120 mi
idler pulley was making a noise replaced under warranty 
Nov 2012

63220 mi
manufacturer bulletin software update to fix unexpected battery discharge service bulletin, sometimes power doors would not respond, required adjustment to sliding passenger doors 
Mar 2013

66340 mi

C $689
Rear tailgate actuator had detached from its mount, not due to an accident. 
Feb 2014

81220 mi

C $220
Replaced lower right ball joint due to impending failure. Covered by a recall. The front struts are next on the list for replacement at the next oil change. The left front strut is the culprit. 
Nov 2014

89900 mi

C $565
topped up power steering fluid new hose on order 
Mar 2015

91140 mi

C $2000
Replaced L and R front strut assemblies and sway bars.Followed up by alignment,brake inspection and report. Pads will need to be replaced at year end. 
Dec 2015

101680 mi

C $177
Replaced driver side sliding door handle. Lever mechanism broke. 
Jun 2016

108500 mi

C $400
Driver side sliding door actuator replaced at Mohan Auto Electric. 
Mar 2017

120280 mi

C $78
replaced rear links and front right stabilizer (defective) repaired under warranty 
Jul 2017

125240 mi

C $380
Replaced front stabilizers 
Nov 2017

132680 mi

C $1200
replaced rear rotors and pads 
Jun 2018

152520 mi

C $800
Front discs and calipers replaced, they were seized. 
Jul 2021

191580 mi

C $749
installed new alternator 
Aug 2021

194680 mi

C $1275
replaced right outer tie rod Wheel alignment after installation of four new tires. 
Dec 2021

194680 mi

C $788
installed new alternator to replace alternator that failed outside warranty period 
Hyundai Entourage in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2016
Mar 2009

2030 mi
Overhead conversation mirror hinge broke. Entourage rear emblem crooked from the factory. Both fixed under warranty. Otherwise, car has been flawless. 
Oct 2009

8000 mi
Passenger side power sliding door would not unlatch from the open position, causing the power mechanism to bind and shut down. Told it was one of the door computers that needed replacement. Parts on order. Warranty covered. 
Nov 2009

8763 mi
Passenger side power sliding door had problems releasing the lock from the open position when closing the door. The door would then bind and the power mechanism would disengage. Turned out to be a faulty door control module, fixed under warranty. 
Sep 2010

20000 mi
Drivers' side power sliding door stopped working. Replaced the motor (TSB). 
Nov 2011

36000 mi
TSB re: TPS replacement and ECU update. Car stalled several times while cruising on hwy. Restarting car temporarily solved problem. Drivers' side power sliding door automatic release latch not working. 2nd time for this problem. 
Hyundai Entourage in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Oct 2020
Jun 2011

31620 mi

C $1000
Power sliding doors non functional - apparently a known issue. Parts ordered, will be covered under warranty. Brakes also needed to be fully serviced 
Aug 2011

33220 mi
Electric sliding door mechanism needed replacing; under warranty 
Sep 2013

58900 mi
Driver side door handle waqs sticking; they lubricated, kept sticking, they replaced Backup sensors failed 
Jan 2014

30600 mi

C $1000
Right rear stabilizer link loose Front left lower ball joint loose 
Sep 2014

74400 mi
emergency brake cable rusted; brake seizing 
Dec 2014

76880 mi

C $1000
Valve timing sensor needed replacing Needed dealer to repair valve sensor; independent shop did not install correctly 
Feb 2015

78120 mi

C $1100
Key would not go all the way into ignition. Ignition cylinder was seized, needed replacing Passenger side door latch not working 
Hyundai Entourage in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

29000 mi
power side doors would not latch properly when closed. doors would have to be disabled and manually closed. Modules replaced, problem solved. terrible squeak in rear compartment, sounds like styrofoam rubbing together. Hatch latch misalignment. Re-aligned latch, problem solved. 
Hyundai Entourage in Virginia, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2018
Jun 2010

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. 
Mar 2012

30000 mi
CD player failed causing the CD player to remain in 'checking' mode even when the vehicle was turned off. This electrical load caused the battery to discharge on a regular basis. I replaced the audio head unit to fix it. 
Apr 2012

31000 mi
Lock solenoid on sliding rear door stopped working 
Nov 2012

42100 mi

US $32
The idler pulley began to whine so I replaced it with one purchased from the dealer. 
Aug 2015

70400 mi
Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. I traced the problem to a broken piece of plastic in the sunroof slides. I held the plastic out of the way of the sliding mechanism so I got it closed but we can't open/close the sunroof any more. 
Dec 2015

74000 mi

US $35
Replaced sway bar links due to suspension noises 
Mar 2016

76000 mi

US $450
Replaced the front left subframe mount to fix a grinding noise that occurs when going over bumps and around corners. 
Jan 2018

98000 mi

US $654
Replaced air flow meter boot because it was cracked Power steering system flushed and refilled. Steering no longer smooth and fluid was very dirty. 

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