CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Hyundai Entourage has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (24 reports).
2008 Hyundai Entourage recalls
Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire
Moisture can get into the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in these Hyundai vehicles and cause an electrical short inside the module.
Hood may fly open while driving if latch fails
The secondary hood latch can corrode and bind, so it may stay in the unlatched position even when the hood is closed.
Most common 2008 Hyundai Entourage problems
Problem areas named in the 73 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 24 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
We are an elderly couple [XXX] old. We were terrified. No warning. I got in my vehicle one morning. It smelled like something burning and the air inside was hazy. We went to our mechanic who discovered the problem and we had to wait 2 weeks before Hyundai would even allow the car to be towed to them because they were "too busy" I am a second owner of this vehicle and never received any recall notice for anything on it.This is an Un-remedied recall 188 ABS module a severe thermal event, melted the casing, exposed internal circuitry and caused a widespread electrical short that disabled the instrument cluster/speedeometer rendering the vehicle un-drivable. Manufacture is refusing to repair t
The contact's cousin owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH at nighttime under snowy and icy conditions, the hood flew open and struck and shattered the windshield. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the hood was closed but failed to latch securely. The vehicle was driven to the residence, where the contact became aware that the hood pistons were bent, and other unknown hood assembly parts were damaged. Additionally, the owner informed the contact that prior to the failure, the hood needed to be closed with excessive force to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to Safelite Auto Glass, where the windshield was replaced. The conta
While I was driving the vehicle, the front lower left/driver's side control arm broke in half and caused me to lose control of the vehicle.
I had an appointment at the dealer for the recall only. Upon completion of scheduled appointment, I assumed the vehicle recall had been rectified. After my vehicle was at the dealership for several hours, the dealer did not complete the recall. The mechanic said the part was on backorder. They would contact me once it was in stock and available for installation. That was March 12, 2022 at Boch Hyundai in Norwood, Massachusetts. Information regarding recall is listed below: Manufacturer Recall Number 188 NHTSA Recall Number 20V061000
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned sideways as all four wheels remained straight. The ESC off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's daughter was able to slowly drive the vehicle home despite the failure. The contact then test drove the vehicle and experienced the failure. The contact entered his driveway and noticed that the front driverâs side tire had detached from the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V556000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was
2008 Hyundai Entourage questions
Does the 2008 Hyundai Entourage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Entourage: Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire; Hood may fly open while driving if latch fails; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Entourage?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (24), Electrical System (13), Suspension (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Hyundai Entourage has been fixed?
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