2008 Hyundai Azera Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,034miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 3% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,034 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11574875, filed 2024-03, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact heard a noise underneath the hood, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and was unable to locate a failure code. On july 27, 2010 the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the throttle body was replaced; yet, the failure wasn't corrected. The vehicle was towed to the dealer twice. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 5,068 and the current mileage was 5,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10358751, filed 2010-10, 5,068 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10038212Dec 1, 2010Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners.
- 10034649Aug 1, 2010Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. Some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may…
- 10032793Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc…
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10029229Apr 1, 2009Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. Some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up…
- 10028825Feb 1, 2009Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Azera
24 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Azera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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