AI Damage2008 Hyundai Entourage: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Hyundai Entourage filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 73
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 15% of all complaints
- 5 Latches, locks, linkages 11% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 5% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- Structure: 24 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 13 complaints (18% of all).
- Service brakes: 11 complaints (15% of all).
- Suspension: 11 complaints (15% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 8 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 73 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact's cousin owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH at nighttime under snowy and icy conditions, the hood flew open and struck and shattered the windshield. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the hood was closed but failed to latch securely.
The ESC off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's daughter was able to slowly drive the vehicle home despite the failure. The contact then test drove the vehicle and experienced the failure.
The consumer stated while driving the vehicle the steering failed pulling the vehicle into oncoming traffic. An auto mechanice advised that the front and lower control arm broke and was on recall. The consumer discovered the vehicle was not included in the recall, but believed it should have been.
I was taking my family for shopping, and after my kids (5 kids) were seated in the car and making sure the seat belts was worn. I walked to the driver door to start the car and drive to the destination; a thick white smoke was coming out of underneath the engine hood even though the car's engine was still off!
The contact stated that whenever they would maneuver the vehicle while parking, there was a squealing sound coming from the wheels. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic to replace the tires however, the certified mechanic stated that the lower control arms had rusted and needed to be replaced.
Rear sliding door flew open while on highway with my grandkids in the car .majority of the times the rear sliding doors will not open the buttons do not remotely open the sliding doors and the sliding doors get stuck .its really dangerous because if my grandkids are back there a danger breaks out they are most likely…
The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in her driveway, she went outside and noticed smoke coming from the under the hood. The stated that she and family members attempted to extinguish the fire with hoses as flames were seen coming from under the vehicle.
When I stepped on the gas from a stop at a red light the engine started racing and the throttle stuck.the engine wouldn't stop racing so I had to turn the key off to get it to stop. Pretty scary. A secondary issue is that the rear passenger seat will not flip up. It's locked in place.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,331 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Entourage has 96 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 73, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 73. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (8%), rust, corrosion (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Hyundai Entourage from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.