2007 Hyundai Veracruz: check engine light

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

My car broke down in the middle of the highway. I could not move my car. It was stuck in neutral, but still would not move. I had already switched out the battery, but the battery and engine light was still on. I come to find out it is my alternator. And I feel it is leaking into the alternator, making a crash hazard

Filed May 27, 2022 · Engine · 46,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that engine oil was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator and battery to fail. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator, battery, and valve cover gaskets needed to the replaced. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the ABS had failed. The alternator and battery were replaced at the owner’s expense. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion on the ABS failure. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the ABS was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not cover the repair of the valve cover gaskets as the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The alternator was replaced several times. The ABS warning light, check engine warning light, and stability control warning light was illuminated. The contact later received the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. A second dealer Lynnes Hyundai (401 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003) was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle also experienced a charging failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 4, 2022 · Engine · 25,117 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that oil was leaking from vehicle. The contact topped off the oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the radiator was pushed back into vehicle and they were unable to reach the components to be repaired. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,117.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Engine · 198,000 miles · CO · fire

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V-415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while pulling into his garage, a burning odor was detected and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was oil leaking onto the ground and that oil was dripping onto the alternator and valve cover gasket. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnosis and bring it back for repair once the parts were available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he could not make two trips with the defective vehicle to the dealer due to the distance between the dealer's location and his residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2021 · Engine · 135,000 miles · LA

The contact owns 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with oil leaking on to the alternator. The second time that the failure occurred, the contact was driving approximately 45-50 MPH, when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was then towed to the same dealer the next day. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated vehicle has been in the shop for 4 months but did not receive a recall until the second week. Only oil leak on the accelerator was repaired.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Acceleration · 112,000 miles · NJ

When traveling at speeds of 25 to 35 miles an hour through residential areas the vehicle sputters and the check engine light comes on. I took it to the dealer in marlton, nj but the check engine light had gone off and they stated that they could not do diagnostic test if the engine light is not on (that makes no sense to me). This happened at 112,000 miles and it is still happening now at 140,000 miles with no resolve. I've had the spark plugs changed, the battery and alternator changed and had the mechanic ride with me in the vehicle to witness the issue. When the vehicle sputtered with the mechanic in the car they still could not explain to me what is the cause. I asked if they could check the fuel pump, but yet again they stated that without the check engine light on they would not be able to run a test as they need to know the code that is registering for the error.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 200,700 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. In addition, the electric power steering and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to nalley hyundai (located at 7909 mall pkwy, lithonia, ga 30038, (678) 509-824)8 where it was diagnosed that the valve gasket was leaking and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling), but the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,700. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Engine · 172,297 miles · NC

The check engine light is coming on and staying on while driving.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Electrical, Transmission · 17,471 miles · NY

Since I purchase this vehicle I had three alternators installed and several batteries, I believe there is a short in the wires, but the company only wants to replace the parts. The problem is as you are driving with out warning the vehicle just shuts down on you. Thank god I was on locals streets both times and not a highway this happen 1st time 1/2010 then 9/7/2010 on this date got check engine turn out to be software error po300 random misfire but stall engine twice and now 8/10/2011 again alternator.

Filed Aug 7, 2011 · 17,829 miles · GA

Vehicle stopped responding to gas pedal, followed by check engine light. Vehicle had to be towed to service center. Dealer replaced the throttle position sensor (tps), also refered as the accelerator position sensor (aps). The tps has failed 3 times in the last 3 years requiring towing vehicle out of traffic each time.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Transmission · NC

Vehicle has had two throttle body assemblies changed by the dealer. In addition, there have been multiple (in excess of 8 dealer visits) over the past two years. The check engine light illuminates--then there is an unresponsive throttle--sometimes incapacitating the vehicle. Other times during normal driving--the throttle becomes unreliable. Intermittently the throttle is unresponsive when depressed normally then the vehicle surges forward. This makes throttle modulation almost impossible at times. Sometimes from a complete stop--the throttle hesitates then surges--almost resulting in hitting the vehicle in front. The vehicle makes merging in normal traffic or lane changes unpredictable. Dealer has made multiple attempts to correct. Told by dealership after a complete software revision installed in 11-09 that the vehicle was one of only three in the nation having this problem. With the throttle response being frequently unresponsive and unpredictable the vehicle is unsafe.

Filed Dec 31, 2009 · Engine · 25,000 miles · PA

My hyundai veracruz shut off while I was making a turn. I lost power steering and just averted hitting a concrete block holding a sign. Prior to the shut down, I started losing acceleration even though I had my foot on the gas. The car had to be towed to the hyundai dealership, baltimore pike, springfield, pa. I couldn't even get the key out of the ignition. It was horrible and scary. A few months ago I lost acceleration and the car started running rough - engine light came on. I took it to same dealership above and was told it was an oxygen sensor. I told them I thought it was the throttle position sensor because I went online and found several other veracruz owners who had experienced what I had experienced with their vera cruz. Towing and accidents were involved. They said they could only replace what the computer told them to. Why didn't hyundai recall the veracruz and replace the throttle sensor to eliminate someone getting killed. Maybe someone has been -I'll continue to do research. I should have never been allowed to be in such a serious situation - hyundai knows about the problem - I feel not replacing the throttle sensor is negligent. I just hope that by replacing the throttle sensor, the problem will be completely fixed. Right now my veracruz is still at the dealership - they also had to replace the alternator and battery as a result of what happened. However, they are charging me for the battery - should not be but the warranty on the battery is up. I want this documented because of the danger involved. The 2007 veracruz is a timebomb waiting to go off and it scares me to think of what could have happened or what still could happen. *tr thank you, susan collins