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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 28% of all 230 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 6 Veracruz model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,200 miles.

Brakes complaints
64
28% of 230
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
79,200 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Hyundai Veracruz brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 16, 2009, latest Jul 2, 2024.

2008 Hyundai Veracruz brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2009Oct 2012Feb 2014Dec 2014Dec 2015Dec 2016Mar 2018Jul 2024
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Jul 2024; peak Mar 2015 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Veracruz model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200720 (14%)
  2. 200864 (28%)
  3. 20096 (25%)
  4. 20108 (9%)
  5. 20117 (7%)
  6. 20128 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz have brake problems?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,200 miles.
Which Hyundai Veracruz year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has the most brake complaints (64), compared with 64 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.