AI Damage2007 Hyundai Veracruz: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 145
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 26% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 21% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 6% of all complaints
- Engine: 38 complaints (26% of all).
- Electrical system: 30 complaints (21% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 29 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 16 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 16 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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, 6-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 145 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 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 charging system and alternator failed due to a known safety recall involving an oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket. The oil leaked onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in the engine stalling.
The vehicle is able to be shifted out of park when no keys are in the ignition. My grandson was in the front seat while the vehicle was being cleaned and he shifted the car into reverse and almost rolled into the street. No keys were anywhere inside the vehicle.
It slowly was losing power and she called me about it. I told her to get over to the right and take the next exit. It did stop on the exit ramp in the dark but no electric what so ever. The lights and flashers were inoperative. She called the police and they pulled behind the car with their lights flashing.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that oil was leaking into the cylinder and on the alternator. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The fire extinguished itself. The occupants were able to exit the vehicle without injury.
The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was jumpstarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the alternator, and the front valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon depression of the accelerator pedal with an unknown warning light displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the front valve cover gasket was replaced.
The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, an abnormal explosion was heard as the sunroof detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and called a friend to pick up his wife and kids from the scene as he drove the vehicle to his insurance office.
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 2,704 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Veracruz has 110 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 145, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 145. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), oil leak or consumption (19%), stalls while driving (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
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 2007 Hyundai Veracruz 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 2007 models
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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.