2007 Hyundai Veracruz Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Veracruz years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has 145 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #2 highest of 6 Veracruz model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (69 complaints, 48% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 145
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine69 (48%)
- Electrical System41 (28%)
- Brakes20 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (11%)
- Other15 (10%)
- Airbags13 (9%)
- Steering6 (4%)
- Fuel System5 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (2%)
- Structure & Body2 (1%)
2007 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V705000Nov 13, 2020Engine60,097 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
- NHTSA 14V415000Jul 8, 2014Engine61,122 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Risk: If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
- NHTSA 11V472000Sep 9, 2011Airbags205,233 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Veracruz years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz ranks #2 of 6 among Veracruz model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 145 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (69 complaints), electrical system (41 complaints), and brakes (20 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 95,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, most recently reported 2020, covering engine, airbags, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
- EPA rates the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz at 18 MPG combined (15.5 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.