PURCHASED A 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND UPON FIRST USE OF HEADLIGHTS, FOUND SAME AIMED LOW WITH NO LIGHT BEYOND 100'. USE OF HIGH BEAM CAUSED ON-COMMING CARS TO FLASH HIGH BEAMS DUE TO MY HIGH BEAMS TO HIGH. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AND PROVIDED REPAIR MANUAL FOR MY USE. SAME WAS NOT SIMILER TO ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR. FINALLY ADJUSTED LOW BEAMS, BUT HIGH BEAMS ARE IN THE TREES, PROVIDING AT …
2007 Hyundai Veracruz lighting problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
NHTSA WE PURCHASED A HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ ON 04/02/2008 FROM COCOA HYUNDAI INC. 304 S. COCOA BLVD, COCOA, FL 32922 WE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SHINING INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE TREES ON OUR STREET AND THE HIGH BEAMS EVEN HIGHER. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE REPAIR THEY DID HAD THE HEADLIGHTS SHINING DIRECTLY ON THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE CAR, ONLY ELIMINATION …
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM TO THIS DAY. DURING A TURN (LEFT OR RIGHT) AT NIGHT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. ONLY JIGGLING THE TURN SIGNAL STALK WILL RESTORE THE HEADLIGHTS. PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS DURING SIGNALING FOR LANE CHANGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. NO SUGGESTED ACTION HAS BEEN OFFERED TO DATE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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