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2008 Hyundai VERACRUZ Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1601544
Internal NHTSA #	11255927
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	VERACRUZ
Model Year	2008
File date	24/01/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is mostly from memory with most recent data reported. My 2008 veracuz has had the valve cover gasket repaired or replaced a minimum of 4 times since i purchased it on 4/30/09 from o'brien hyundai. The first time was about 2 years after i bought it. Dealer found leak during oil change and attempted to seal with a silicone. That was unsuccessful and valve cover gasket was replaced. A year plus later i was driving home when i could not got faster that 35 mph. When i drove into my development, the max speed was 10 mph. I barely got into my driveway and the car stopped. It turned out that oil from a leaking valve cover gasket had shorted the alternator and the car had been running on the battery. Car was towed and both the alternator and valve cover gasket were replaced under warranty. In 2014, there was a recall for the leaking valve cover gasket problem and my car was repaired again. In november of 2018, the service tech at o'brien hyundai found an oil leak during an oil change but was uncertain of the source. He put a dye in the oil and requested that i return after 2000 miles so he could inspect for the leak source. I took it back after 2 weeks and was told that the leak was from the timing chain cover gasket. However, the timing chain cover gasket, the valve cover gasket, the water pump and the alternator were all replaced under the power train warranty. In september, the "new" alternator failed and had to be replaced along with a drive belt at my expense. The fact that the valve cover gasket has been replaced multiple times in my vehicle makes me concerned that the engine design has a latent defect which can and has resulted in my vehicle losing power while in used creating a potentially deadly situation. A search on the internet shows me that my situation is not atypical and should be thoroughly investigated by your agency.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	83657
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEHIGH ACRES, FL
VIN pattern	KM8NU13C18UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Hyundai VERACRUZ Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai VERACRUZ Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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