2008 Hyundai Veracruz Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 20%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 20% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2008 Hyundai Veracruz under safety recall 197. My 77 year old mother experienced the engine cutting out while driving. Had triple aaa replace battery thinking that was cause. Vehicle continued to cut out while driving. Received safety recall notice and Hyundai claimed there is no remedy. Submitted a case to Hyundai motor corp to assist with a dollar buyout amount so that we could purchase or lease a replacement vehicle since there is no remedy, no eta fro a remedy and we do not have a working vehicle at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405824, filed 2021-03, 122,588 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695184, filed 2025-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The vehicle The contact stated that while driving, The approximate failure mileage was 202,427. The oil light illuminated, looked and there was no oil. The vehicle knocked. the vehicle stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11737821, filed 2026-05, 202,427 miles“2008 Hyundai cruz. Consumer writes in regards to leaking valve cover gaskets safety recall. The consumer stated the valve cover gasket was replaced, due to failure, prior to the recall. The alternator and serpentine belt was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs, but was denied due to the repair order not associating with campaign 121.”
NHTSA complaint #11443096, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, his vehicle stalled as several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they discovered a leak in the valve cover gasket which spilled engine oil on the alternator. The alternator was replaced and it was later discovered that his vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). …”
NHTSA complaint #11453395, filed 2022-02, 170,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V705000Nov 13, 2020Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from…Covers: Hyundai Veracruz 2007–2012
- 14V415000Jul 8, 2014Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The…Covers: Hyundai Veracruz 2007–2012
Related 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.
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10038212Dec 1, 2010Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners.
- 10037928Dec 1, 2010Hyundai: egr/vvt readiness information.
- 10034649Aug 1, 2010Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. Some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may…
- 10032793Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
65 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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