2008 Hyundai Entourage Problems: 4 Known Issues

2008 Hyundai Entourage Problems: 4 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls6 recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Campaign #20V06100004/02/2020

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Campaign #16V84300021/11/2016

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2006, through June 30, 2008 and sold in, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may fracture due to corrosion resulting from exposure to road salt and water.

Campaign #13V55600006/11/2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Campaign #13V11300001/04/2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Campaign #09V12200015/04/2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Hyundai Entourage problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 335+ owner reports, the 2008 Hyundai Entourage has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 3.8L Lambda V6 Engine Knock and Connecting Rod Bearing Failure, Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling, Power Sliding Door Cable Failure and Motor Burnout. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Hyundai Entourage reliable?

The 2008 Hyundai Entourage has 4 known issues documented across 335+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 3.8L Lambda V6 Engine Knock and Connecting Rod Bearing Failure and Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Entourage problems?

Repair costs for known Hyundai Entourage issues range from $0 to $6,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 3.8L Lambda V6 Engine Knock and Connecting Rod Bearing Failure, typically costs $0-$6,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage 3.8L Lambda V6 Engine Knock and Connecting Rod Bearing Failure?

The 3.8L Lambda V6 in the Entourage is affected by the same connecting rod bearing failure issue that plagued early Lambda engines across the Hyundai/Kia lineup. Manufacturing debris left in the oil passages can restrict oil flow to the connecting rod bearings, causing premature… Repairs typically run $0-$6,000. Severity: high.

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling?

The 3.8L V6 crankshaft position sensor fails intermittently, causing random stalling, no-start conditions, and rough running. Heat soak worsens the problem — engine stalls after reaching operating temperature then restarts after cooling. Repairs typically run $100-$250. Severity: high.

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage Power Sliding Door Cable Failure and Motor Burnout?

The Entourage (a rebadged Kia Sedona) experiences frequent power sliding door failures. The steel cable that operates the door frays and snaps, or the electric motor that drives the cable burns out. When the cable breaks, the door may not open or close properly and can get stuck… Repairs typically run $200-$800. Severity: medium.

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage 3.8L V6 Alternator and Battery Drain Issues?

The Entourage 3.8L V6 shares the same high alternator failure rate as other Lambda V6 Hyundai vehicles. The alternator fails prematurely between 60,000-80,000 miles. Additionally, the Entourage suffers from parasitic battery drain caused by the power sliding door modules not full… Repairs typically run $200-$700. Severity: medium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Hyundai Entourage problems?

Is the Hyundai Entourage reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Entourage problems?

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage 3.8L Lambda V6 Engine Knock and Connecting Rod Bearing Failure?

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling?

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage Power Sliding Door Cable Failure and Motor Burnout?

What is the 2007-2009 Hyundai Entourage 3.8L V6 Alternator and Battery Drain Issues?