AFTER CLOSING PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR SEVERAL TIMES, IT SUDDENLY OPENED AGAIN WITHOUT PUSHING THE CEILING BUTTON ....ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO FORCE IT SHUT PHYSICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK BUT ENGINE WAS IDLING
2008 hyundai Entourage electrical problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,630. UPDATED 11/12/14*LJ UPDATED 07/15/2015*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOORS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRESTIGE AUTO MART (288 BROADWAY, TAUNTON, MA) WAS CONTACTED, BUT STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPAIR DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
CHARGING SYSTEM PULSES THE HEADLAMPS, BRIGHT TO DIM. OFF IDLE STATIONARY
THE DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF OF THE DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS GIVEN US MANY PROBLEMS, WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO GET IT FIXED AND IT STILL DOES NOT SLIDE PROPERLY. WHEN MY HUSBAND TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR THE HANDLE JUST FELL OFF. NOW WHAT DO WE DO. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 hyundai Entourage?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.
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