2008 Hyundai Entourage Suspension Problems

“Backing out of my driveway and my van started making a loud thumping noise. I was not able to go forward or in reverse. Looked underneath and found the driver's side lower control arm corroded and disintegrated, and the axel had come out of the transmission. There was a recall in 2014 for corrosion but all they did was spray something on that was supposed to protetct it. It did not work. If I had been anywhere other than my driveway it could have been an extremely bad situation as I lost control of my steering. …”

“While turning left at an intersection, I heard a loud bang and lost steering control. I pulled over to the side of the road and called for a tow to my mechanic. The passenger side front wheel was displaced, the 2 front wheels were not parallel and the wheel had hit the front bumper cover causing it to come loose. The tow driver noted that the lower control arm snapped. Front passenger wheel was hitting the front bumper cover as it was pulled onto the flat bed. I called Hyundai corp and local dealer on following day (monday). I tried to get direction regarding inspection of vehicle. …”

“The vehicle has begun vibrating significantly upon acceleration and at higher speeds. I have since had the tires rotated multiple times and balanced. I finally took the vehicle in to the dealership this week (7/8/14) and they recommended front brake repair a replacement engine intake (unsure of the actual name) that should take care of the problem. After almost $400 in repairs already, their post installation test derive revealed the same vibration issues. They have now suggested that they have identified massive deterioration in the right axle an that now needs to be replaced. …”

“This complaint is in regards to the NHTSA campaign number 13v556000-component suspension and/or front lower control arm corrosion. My vehicle was purchased march 2008 and is registered in virginia (not included in the recall), however 90% of the miles on this vehicle are from traveling in west virginia (which is included in the recall). I called the Hyundai customer service line to ask if my van was included in the recall. They told me it is not included in the recall. They would not tell me why it was not included. My mechanic has checked the van and has quoted in writing the following. …”

“The purpose of this letter is to request NHTSA to include 2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles from the state of virginia in the agency's recall and repair authorization, NHTSA campaign number 13v556000, components suspension, and/or front lower control arm corrosion,' dated november 06, 2013. I am the original owner of a 2008 Hyundai Entourage, purchased in the state of virginia, with the exact mechanical problems delineated in the agencys recall and repair notice and authorization. …”