TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT AL…
2008 Hyundai Veracruz electrical problems
severe 50 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
50
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ALL OF THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE FOLLOWING CAMPAIGNS, YET, THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PART. 13V113000 09V122000 THE VEHICLE GETS STUCK IN DRIVE, OR PARK, AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. THE ESC STICKS ON RANDOMLY. I'VE REPLACE MANY, MANY BRAKE LIGHTS IN THIS VEHICLE.
AT APPROXIMATELY 62000 MILES, ALL BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON THEN OFF THEN ON THEN OFF. FINALLY AT 65000 MILES THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS AND ECS LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. TOOK TO DEALER PAID $136.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. HYDRAULIC MODULE DEFECTIVE. DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTEE YET KNOWS OF PROBLEMS WITH SIMILAR VERACRUZ VEHICLES PART ALONE $1,500.00 NOBODY IS HELPING CONSUMER WITH THIS ISSUE. COMPLAINED…
THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DRAINS. SOMETIMES ITS BECAUSE THE LIGHTS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WHEN THE CAR IS OFF, OR THE RADIO COMES ON, OR THE WIPERS TURN ON, OR THE AC TURNS ON, OR THE BLOWER IN THE REAR TURNS ON. THESE ITEMS WILL STAY ON ALL NIGHT WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND DRAIN THE BATTERY COMPLETELY. I HAVE TRIED TO REMOVE THE SPECIFIC FUSES IE. THE RADIO, BUT THEN ITS THE BLOWER THAT STAYS O…
MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND KEY LIGHT CAME ON. SHE SHUT THE CAR OFF AND PUT THE KEY FOB IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. CLICK, CLICK, CLICK IS WHAT SHE GOT. WHEN I CAME HOME FROM WORK I STARTED THE CAR AFTER JUMPING IT OFF FROM MY TRUCK. THE CAR RAN BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I STARTED TO DRIVE IT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET THE DIAGNOSTIC COD…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz?
It's a meaningful issue. 50 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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