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2008 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
12%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
91,273miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,273 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 elderly mother inlaw purchased a car at a buy here pay here place. Her grandson immediately noticed it was skipping when it got over 40. His grandmother took it back they said it was fine then his grandmother and others noticed the skipping. She called the dealer and they sent it to a transmission shop we are unable to get in touch with. It has been thee days and they will not tell her anything nor provide a rental car for her use. They seem to be set up to take advantage of this elderly sick lady with mental health issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11415599, filed 2021-05, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the oil pan was rusted, which caused the oil to go through the metal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,546. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10725938, filed 2015-06, 57,546 miles

“The contact owned a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, other drivers on the highway alerted her to an issue with the vehicle. The contact was unaware that there was a fire under the hood at the time. The contact stated that then noticed orange flames coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that her neck became hot from the intense flames however, there was no injury sustained. The contact quickly exited the vehicle and ran away from the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11366642, filed 2020-10, 188,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 60,380.”

NHTSA complaint #10608844, filed 2014-07, 27,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202623%
2025124%
20241414%
20232317%
202211530%
20213949%
20207341%
201920152%
201824461%
201760255%
201642426%
201512052%
201411054%
201315659%
201216063%
20114032%
2010712%
200916%
2008512%
200758%
2006129%
20051810%

Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson

Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Fuel 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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