2008 Hyundai Veracruz: engine failure

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 170,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized in the middle of the highway. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife and a nearby driver were able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact's wife raised the hood, and the contact became aware that smoke was coming from the ABS module accompanied by electrical sparks. The contact’s wife turned the vehicle off. The contact noticed that the aluminum ABS module casing was burned. The contact disconnected the battery and the ABS fuse, which stopped the smoke and the electrical sparks. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Engine · NC

Recall received 9/2021;brought car in for service to Lake Norman Hyundai 9/2021; service department confirmed recall and stated parts needed to be ordered for recall:contacted dealer 12/2021 was informed parts were not due to supply chain and to call back in January 2022. Called early January 2022 part was not in; 1/19/2022 engine light came on and car tugged as I entered my neighborhood: contacted service department to inform engine light was now on; was informed parts were in and to bring car in; brought car in never received call from service; call managing partner Cam Stewart was informed parts were not in for recall and engine failed-was asked if I wanted to trade the car in; replied no I would like the car repaired. Car remained in service who informed the engine failure was not a result of recall. Filed complaint with Hyundai Motor Services, Hyundai Motor Services stood by claim. The recall letter indicates the engine could shut off as a result of recall not being repaired. The time frame of prolonging the repair, in my opinion, is a direct result of car failure. Hyundai has failed and is unwilling to remedy the defect within a reasonable time.

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · UT

Ever since we had a recall with hyundai about replacing the engine's cover, the car has been having problems since. The issue occurred where the car would not start, and would flash many symbols on the dashboard. What would happen is that I would pull the car to the side of the road, wait a couple of seconds, and the car would start again. We went to our local auto service about this issue, but told us that it shouldn't be a big issue. And when this issue occurred the second time, I took the car to hyundai services to see what the problem was. They told me that it was just a fluke and that it will not happen again. But when this issue occurred the third time, similarly to the first and second time, the car stopped running and the symbols flashed. But this time, the engine started to smoke and the car would not start no matter how long I waited. This LED my family to be stuck in the highway and had to call a tow service to pick our car up. When we told hyundai, they told me that the issue is that a rod which was a part of the engine, impaled the engine motor and made a quarter sized hole, which leaked gasoline from the car. We told hyundai that we strongly believe that this issue occurred because of the recall, but they denied and said that we must pay for an engine replacement. We feel wronged by hyundai as these issues occurred after the recall, and the car only has 124,00 miles on it. My family also took extensive care of the car throughout the 10 years we have had this car. My family and I also believe that other veracruz owners might have had a similar issue as ours, so we hope you understand our situation. Thank you.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NY

My oil light came on--glowing faintly rather than being fully lit. The oil level seemed down a tad so I added a quart. Light went off. Car sat for a day. When I started it up, it seemed fine. No warning lights.I drove onto the highway. 20 miles into my trip the oil light faintly glowed. So I stopped. I started the car up again & things initially appeared fine. The oil light was off. But before I traveled even 1/8 of a mile oil light & check engine light came on. At the same time the warning lights came on, I could no longer (easily) steer the car. I'd lost the power steering. The car had not stalled. With considerable effort I got the car to the side of the road. I had the car towed to a service station. The service station said I needed a new engine. 1 year ago--car has yet to be fixed. They won't tell me if they'll pay cost of repair if they determine the engine damage was due to recall-related problems. The cost of having car towed to hyundai dealership & diagnostic work is too high. As they refuse to tell me what would be covered if damage were due to the recall issue, it is pointless to pay to have it towed and evaluated. They need to tell me if they would cover costs if they it is recall related damage. They won't answer that basic question. It won't be repaired until they do.it's been a year since I had the original arguments with them. Hyundai needs to answer a basic question: in the event that the faulty parts related to the recall harmed an engine with 170000, will they pay for engine repairs-yes or no. That does not even require they look at the car. If the answer is "no" I would not spend money to have it looked at by the dealership as they have charged me before for work that was due to another recall.I had to refuse to pay and wrangle with them in order for them to release the car without charging me for the cost of recall related repairs.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 141,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stopped while driving without warning. Unable to start. Dangerous situation, unable to control vehicle. I was about to enter the interstate and loss power. Had to have the vehicle towed. Had this same issue with the alternator recall. Had to have the vehicle towed to a dealer. Dealer said it was engine failure. No warning lights came on dash, no issues. With the previous alternator recall, oil was dripping onto the alternator and the vehicle shut down while driving. I did not feel safe driving the vehicle as I did not know when this would happen. This vehicle is not safe to drive.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the low beam headlights seized. The contact had to tap the turn signal leveler in order for the headlights to illuminate. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turn signal was stuck. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj the consumer stated the lights would go out, while driving at any speed. They would flicker or go out, when the turn signal was activated. Updated 06/20/16.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Brakes, Lights · 88,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While attempting to shift into the park position, the shift lever seized as the ESC off light and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who made the contact aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.