2008 Hyundai Entourage Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Hyundai Entourage, 7% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My wife and I first brought our vehicle to columbia Hyundai/acura in montgomery, ohio for a severe loss of power while she was driving. The incident nearly caused my wife and children to be rear-ended while trying to accelerate to highway speeds, which is 65 MPH, here in the greater cincinnati area on interstate 275. Hyundai did warranty the work performed by their service shop at columbia Hyundai, but only after it was revealed to me that the Hyundai warranty only applied to the original owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10750099, filed 2015-08, 89,990 miles“Our vehicle has been for repairs to columbia Hyundai in montgomery, ohio four times in less than two years. The main culprit that has been the primary reason for these service repairs has been the cam phasers. This time, most recently, 16 mar 2016, I was informed by the service department that the cam phasers were in need of replacement once again. This also required the timing chain and tensioner to be replaced which is in line with the continued issues with the cam phasers ongoing issues. Additionally, I was informed that the oil control valve needs replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850272, filed 2016-03, 98,000 miles“The contact owned a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in her driveway, she went outside and noticed smoke coming from the under the hood. The stated that she and family members attempted to extinguish the fire with hoses as flames were seen coming from under the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire and police department reports were filed. No injuries sustained. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the fire department. The insurance company was contacted but has not seen the vehicle as of yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330039, filed 2020-06, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the ESC and check engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There was also a complete loss of engine power. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and after waiting one hour, the vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10505572, filed 2013-04, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Entourage
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Entourage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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