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Hyundai Veracruz years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 662 complaints about the Hyundai Veracruz since 2007, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 231 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2008
Owner complaints
662
Recalls
6
Worst year
2008
Best year
2009
Model years
2007-2012

Hyundai Veracruz years to avoid

More than twice the Veracruz's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Hyundai Veracruz years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Hyundai Veracruz complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200720082009201020112012

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Hyundai Veracruz problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    323
  • Electrical
    187
  • Brakes
    91
  • Driver assistance
    52
  • Transmission
    42
  • Airbags
    38
  • Lights
    37
  • Steering
    26
  • Acceleration
    25
  • Body
    22
  • Fuel system
    21
  • Visibility
    8

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Veracruz

Stalling 98Check engine light 61Headlights 32

Hyundai Veracruz problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20128365Engine97,00030Fewest complaints
201173106Engine94,00043
20107691Engine127,00041Fewest complaints
20099124Engine75,00030Fewest complaints
200843231Engine86,40057Avoid
200761145Engine95,00043

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Hyundai Veracruz

What years of the Hyundai Veracruz should you avoid?

2008. It has more than twice the Hyundai Veracruz's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 231, mostly about engine and electrical.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai Veracruz?

2009, 2012 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (24, 65 and 91).

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Veracruz?

Engine, with 323 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (187) and brakes (91).

How many recalls does the Hyundai Veracruz have?

6 recalls between 2007 and 2012. The 2008 model year has the most, with 5.

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