2008 Hyundai Veracruz Hyundai Veracruz 2008

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

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

Other (10%)

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Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2008 Hyundai Veracruz electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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. 
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. 
450 mi

US $32000
Seat Belt strap driver side needs repair (Cuts to strap) Dealer fixed strap (Put in new strap) 
81000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter 
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. 
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. 
94000 mi

US $150
Air bag light came on 
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

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. 
116740 mi small motor to operate heater door on passenger side was replaced 
1860 mi The XM radio module displayed "Not Ready" on the control head. Dealer replaced XM module and all was well again 
57660 mi Rear view mirror compass not working.Advised that entire mirror would have to be replaced. Approximate cost $500 plus labor. 
86000 mi

US $700
Took the opportunity to have several other electrical repairs made (steering wheel adjustment switch and power window switches). 
19220 mi 2 backup sensors failed and were replaced under warranty. 
57660 mi Driver side automatic lock stopped functioning- motor failed. 
10000 mi AC lost compression - Fluid Leak at joint. 
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 
55000 mi

US $200
Alternator went bad, which made the battery go bad. Warranty covered alternator but not battery. 
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. 
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 

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Electrical Problems

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