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%)

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

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 26 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

70000 mi Leaking valve cover 
53000 mi Check engine light came on, rough idle ensued. Drove directly to dealer (no appointment). Dealer immediately took car in, diagnosed and repaired. Total time 35 minutes. Replaced rear oxygen sensor under warranty, no charge. 
111000 mi

US $168
Seals had to be replaced on cooling system. 
27000 mi Throttle position sensor failure at 70mph, causing shutdown mode. Was able to coast off freeway amazingly enough without causing an accident. Dealer said to start engine back up and see if it drove ok, and it did at a low speed anyway. Check Engine Code P0455 Large Evap Leak Detected, Valve - Canister CL special ordered for repair. 
82800 mi

US $240
Key FOB quit allowing the ignition switch to turn on. Dealer had to reprogram system. 
55000 mi recall: leaky valve gasket 
7000 mi Dealer replaced Manifold Catalytic Assy-E2651 
14000 mi Ignition switch replaced. Car would buzz and doors would not lock. 
42000 mi Check engine light on- small exhaust leak fixed by replacing the fuel cap. 
94000 mi

US $150
Engine was leaking oil and messed up alternator and had to replace it 
13000 mi check engine light was on 
99000 mi Recall on valve cover gasket, leaking gasket and alternator both replaced at no charge under recall 

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi Suspension noise- replaced engine mount passenger side.  
8000 mi Door lock would intermittently not work.  Ignition parts replaced. 
12000 mi Ignition electrical faults causing door locking and warning chime to operate incorrectly. 
106020 mi

C $85
Engine light. Replaced a leaking vacuum hose. 
180000 mi

US $900
Valvecover gasket replaced 
11780 mi Valve cover (rt) leaking. 
26660 mi Replacement of Throttle Pos. Sensor and upgrade of ECU to latest ROM 
49980 mi oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket found leaking when 2nd alternator repaired. 
86000 mi

US $700
Valve cover leaked oil on alternator, taking out alternator. Alternator replaced under warranty, battery - no.  
47740 mi check engine light came on. diagnosed as a misfire and check engine light reset. changed sensor 
24800 mi Just an update for the computer, time 30 minutes, no charge.  
29000 mi Apparently an O2 sensor issue...but not sure originally. Occurred again...found O2 issue but apparently installed wrong so took several days to rediagnose error. Once fixed it runs fine...Was given a loaner. 
17000 mi Car was surging at 40mph and would come and go. No check engine light, replaced throttle position sensor and corrected problem. 
21000 mi Dealer replaced TPS 3 months ago to correct surging problem.Check engine light came on and engine ran poor,also transmission not shifting correctly.Towed to dealer and picked up last week. 3 days later the engine and transmission not right. 
29000 mi

US $25
HAD OIL AND FILTER CHANGED AND TIRES ROTATED.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND STAYED ON.THEY FOUND AN O2 OXYGEN SENSOR BAD AND HAD TO ORDER PART. REPLACED O2 OXYGEN SENSOR. 
31000 mi Sensor on accelerator arm needed replacement. Repaired under warranty. 
44640 mi Minor oil leak. Replaced seal. 

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