2007 Hyundai Veracruz Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Vehicle frequently is locked into gear, recently stuck in park while blocking a busy drive-thru. The vehicle has also become stuck in drive making in nearly imposible to safely leave the vehicle parked in our enclosed garage. This has become a frequently occuring issue and more of a safety issue than we previously thought.”

“Since I purchase this vehicle I had three alternators installed and several batteries, I believe there is a short in the wires, but the company only wants to replace the parts. The problem is as you are driving with out warning the vehicle just shuts down on you. Thank god I was on locals streets both times and not a highway this happen 1st time 1/2010 then 9/7/2010 on this date got check engine turn out to be software error po300 random misfire but stall engine twice and now 8/10/2011 again alternator.”

“Ought used Hyundai Veracruz 2007 model on oct/29/2008. Mileage was 8,700, now mileage was 12,770. On april 23 2009 while I was on tonnele ave jersey city nj, I noticed that my SUV's speed getting slower and when I given gas it not responding, and engine sign appeared on odometers took manhattan ave to get jfk blvd. I stopped at the intersection of jfk and manhattan ave due to red light, after green light I made right turn, I lost control, SUV drove into driveway and after hitting two cars my SUV stopped. Thanks god no one injured. On manhattan ave when traffic green. …”

“Previously, my 2007 Veracruz limited had a check engine light illuminate on 8/20/08 while my wife was driving with our young daughter car. The car jolted and vibrated and would not accelerate. I was advised by the local dealer the car had a throttle warning code 2106, but that it cycled through and was fine without repair. The dealer stated they test drove it for 30 miles to ensure there were no issues, and then returned the car to us. Following that the car was driven without incident until it occurred again on 9/17/08, with my wife driving our young daughter again. …”

“Hyundai 2007 Veracruz limited. Does not downshift properly. On multiple occasions I have had to slow my speed in freeway congestion and the car does not downshift, even with tapping on the brake. The car stays in 5th or 6th gear to speeds as low as 20 MPH. I have literally had to stop the car completely to get it to shift down. The car has no power to move quickly when necessary in these conditions (such as for a lane change). Additionally, the car does not shift properly at approximately 30-40 MPH and the engine lugs, causing a very bumpy ride and near stalls on hills . …”