PULLED INTO PARKING PLACE AND WENT TO PLACE VERACRUZ FROM DRIVE TO PARK AND IT JUMPED FORWARD A LITTLE AND GEAR SHIFT WAS LOCKED THE ESC LIGHT DID COME ON SHOWING "OFF". I WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOCKED. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN VERACRUZ OFF AND APPLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. DOORS WILL OPEN BUT WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER. LIGHTS FLASH AS IF BUT…
2009 Hyundai Veracruz electrical problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F…
PASSENGER MIRROR BURNED. BROUGHT TO HYNDAI, THEY DIDNT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT NOR CAN GIVE AN ANSWER TO.CANT SEE TO PASS AND GET OVER. DOOR LOCK FAILURE ON DRIVERS DOOR AND KEY LOCKONG. WILL UNLOCK DOORS BUT WILL NOT LOCK. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 10 DAYS. MULTABLE DONTKNOW ANSWER
I have received three recall letters form Hyundai VeraCruz regarding an interim recall in January 2021, March 2021 and May 2021. I had the vehicle in for mechanical repairs to the rear brake system in Late February 2021 and was informed there was several leaks noted at the time. Within the next few weeks, I noted that when accelerating onto the highway that the battery light, security light and …
Mar11th Tcm failed gears got stuck while driving use bypass switch to park car no longer starts code U0101 popped up and ECS light came on
AROUND SEPT. 2017, WHILE IN MOTION ON CITY STREET. VEHICLE'S 2 WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON, 1ST WAS CHECK ENGINE, THEN NOT LONG AFTER THAT OIL WARNING LIGHTS. LUCKILY I WASN'T TO FAR FROM HOME THAT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP RUNNING AND MADE IT HOME. SO WHEN I GOT HOME I TOLD MY HUSBAND ABOUT IT. BEFORE CHECKING ENGINE COMPARTMENT HE NOTICED OIL DRIPPING AND COOLANT DRIPPING UNDER THE CAR DOWN TO THE GR…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 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.
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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