2008 Hyundai Tucson Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 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 2008 v6 Tucson has stalled when stopped in traffic numerous times.it usually started right back up but the last time it would start but not stay running. The car also chugs when I release the gas pedal at around 45 MPH and it does not shift smoothly during regular driving. I feel that the car is unreliable and I do not feel safe taking it on long trips. I have had it in to the dealer twice as it is still under warranty. The first time they replaced the mass air sensor. This did not solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430074, filed 2011-10, 30,000 miles“Assistant service manager, I have a 2008 Hyundai tuscon, purchased at fitzgerald's, which you have serviced in the past. Yesterday (3/21/10) when on a short road trip I stopped for gas. On starting, the engine accelerated on its own (without accelerator pressure) to an idle RPM of 5000 while in park . It did this repeatedly. I was able to put it in gear only by shifting it rapidly into drive immediately after starting, before the engine RPM increased dramatically. The car would then maintain a road speed of around 60 MPH on its own without accelerator pressure if the brakes were not applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321508, filed 2010-03, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that when sitting in idle the vehicle would suddenly stalled without any warning. The vehice was taken to a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10419823, filed 2011-08, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. After the vehicle was purchased on march 6, 2009, the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment while driving. She reached her residence and observed steam underneath the hood of the vehicle. Hyundai roadside assistance towed the vehicle back to the dealer. The Hyundai manufacturer was notified. The contact does not want the vehicle back. The failure mileage was 382. 4/01/09 the consumer noticed the insulation and the cover over the insulation along the firewall behind the engine burning and smoking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261137, filed 2009-03, 382 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.
- 10040953Apr 1, 2011Hyundai: 2007-2009 tucson. Ecm software update.
- 10032908Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may…
- 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…
- 10025102May 1, 2008Tucson p0171, p0174 (system too lean) air filter housings for 2.0l and 2.7l engines.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 20 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
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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