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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%)
Chart based on 289 repairs.
Hyundai Veracruz engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 60 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 AWD
| 52308 mi US $273 |
Oil pan leak. Repaired with: - Draining old oil - Remove, clean, re-seal oil pan (no gasket) - Replace oil filter - Add new oil - Done Oil leaking from oil pan. - Removed and resealed oil pan gasket with RTV - Removed and replaced oil and oil filter |
2010 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $116 |
Valve cover gasket leaked - again - onto the alternator, causing voltage issues throughout. Alternator & battery were both shot, as well. Extensive record keeping was helpful- every issue was noted with the time/date/temp/mileage. |
| 100000 mi | Timing cover leak - 2nd time, leaked onto alternator. 4 previous incidents with valve cover gasket doing this same thing, which is covered by ongoing recall. Was 128 mi. over 100k, but service adviser got approval for complete coverage. |
| 175000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking onto alternator - again. Repair consisted of new gasket + copious amounts of silicone applied to front/exterior of cover. Seems to be holding this time - fingers crossed! |
2010 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130820 mi C $1400 |
catalytic converter |
| 132 mi C $1673 |
Both mufflers |
| 144460 mi C $835 |
front exhaust flex pipe |
| 101060 mi $200 |
head gasket of bank 2 replacement due to oil leak |
2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi | Leaking valve cover |
| 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 |
| 7000 mi | Dealer replaced Manifold Catalytic Assy-E2651 |
| 14000 mi | Ignition switch replaced. Car would buzz and doors would not lock. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 111000 mi US $168 |
Seals had to be replaced on cooling system. |
| 55000 mi | recall: leaky valve gasket |
2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 180000 mi US $900 |
Valvecover gasket replaced |
| 106020 mi C $85 |
Engine light. Replaced a leaking vacuum hose. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 58000 mi | Suspension noise- replaced engine mount passenger side. |
| 47740 mi | check engine light came on. diagnosed as a misfire and check engine light reset. changed sensor |
| 31000 mi | Sensor on accelerator arm needed replacement. Repaired under warranty. |
| 44640 mi | Minor oil leak. Replaced seal. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 86000 mi US $700 |
Valve cover leaked oil on alternator, taking out alternator. Alternator replaced under warranty, battery - no. |
| 24800 mi | Just an update for the computer, time 30 minutes, no charge. |
2007 Hyundai Veracruz
Engine not specified
| 34000 mi | Valve cover oil leak. |
| 37000 mi | Engine 'chugging' and almost stalling at around 30-35 mph. After multiple trips where reset code and told it's a non-issue, tech said it's a known issue. This time they replaced the B2S1 oxygen sensor, which finally fixed the problem. |
2007 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | throttle control problem replaced this part no charge |
| 48000 mi | Oil gasket leaked onto alternator making it fail - the car stopped and had to be towed |
| 50800 mi | Rattling noise. Rocker arm replaced. Problem fixed by shop under warranty. |
| 34800 mi | oil leak on gasket shorted electrical system |
| 39500 mi | the dipstick was not replaced after a repair trip in 12/2010. didnt realize it until now. |
| 46800 mi | CEL came on and flashed and car throttle response was very sluggish. Thought it was related to gas cap, but they reflashed the ECM. |
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Timing chain was rattling,had new chain tensioners guides and cam phasers, along with ball joint,steering rack, and think alternator need done covered in oil. |
| 205000 mi US $180 |
Oil leak from head gasket. Leaked onto alternator. I replaced gasket. Had dealership replace alternator. Should've been caught before it affected alternator. Known problem with all their v6 engines. |
2007 Hyundai Veracruz 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | front valve cover gasket was leaking on the passenger side of the car. Replaced under warranty. |
| 63000 mi | Oil Pan Gasket leak |
| 68700 mi | Front Valve cover Gasket leak. repaired under warranty |
| 72000 mi | Oil pan gasket leak. Gasket and Pan replaced. |
| 60800 mi US $180 |
Throttle position switch failed |
| 76000 mi | Replace gasket |
| 57500 mi | Idler pulley bearing noisy |
| 85000 mi | Valve cover gasket (Exhaust side) leaking and was replaced. |
| 126000 mi | Timing chain cover was leaking oil from many places. Labor intensive repair was covered by extended warranty. |
| 140000 mi US $463 |
Fuel pump outlet pressure was low and caused starting problems. |
| 91140 mi C $1520 |
Exhaust muffler slit and set fire to rear wiring harness |
| 27900 mi C $800 |
Valve Cover Gasket failed, causing a fuel and oil mix to drip onto alternator rendering the vehicle useless until repairs made |
| 38440 mi C $162 |
Valve Cover gasket was leaking again, leading to alternator to function intermittently. 2nd time this problem has happened. Valve cover gasket was replaced. |
| 45260 mi | Fuel pressure regulator failed, causing rough start and very long crank |
| 58140 mi C $220 |
Went in for service - Timing Chain Cover has oil leak - Alternator is soaked in oil. Dealer noted that there was a leak between the Engine and Transmission?!? Shop told to bring it in when parts are available Valve Cover Gasket has failed again. All oil leaks coming from the engine were admitted to be a DESIGN FLAW by the Parts and Service Manager |
| 73160 mi | Valve Cover Gasket failed and is leaking onto alternator again - Note that this gasket was supposedly the updated one and was replaced in June 2012. |
| 83080 mi C $40 |
Valve Cover Gasket replaced |
| 86800 mi C $370 |
Spark plugs might need to be replaced earlier because the insulator is beginning to leak. Spark plug tube seals from the valve cover are sweating and will need to be checked at the next service. |
| 107260 mi C $50 |
Car would not start, then ran extremely rich. CEL on but no codes. Mechanic thinks it may be a shorting throttle position sensor |
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