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2008 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#10 most-complained of 10 Genesis years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Hyundai Genesis has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #10 highest of 10 Genesis model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2008 Hyundai Genesis problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)

2008 Hyundai Genesis recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 compared with other Genesis years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102011201220132014201520162018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008No verdict010—
2009Avoid100235320
2010Good3388320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Hyundai Genesis a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Hyundai Genesis ranks #10 of 10 among Genesis model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Genesis?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 145,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Hyundai Genesis in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.