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2007 Hyundai Entourage Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Entourage model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2007 Hyundai Entourage problems
Electrical
53 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.
In very cool weather (30 degrees or lower ) sliding doors freeze shut, can t open from out side or inside this has happened before 2/2011 some part was replace ia was ok until now. Is this a safety issue ? I feel that it maybe what happens if someone has to exit fast ?
Valve cover gasket is leaking oil all over the alternator. Other Hyundai's with this engine have been recalled but the Entourage has not. That makes no sense at all since by Hyundai's one admission in the other recall this is a safety issue. Why is nothing being done about this???
Body and structure
41 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Both of our Hyundai Entourage sliding doors failed after approximately 65,000 miles. At first they wouldn't close all of the way or lock when using the electric door feature. Then, the problem occurred when closing the doors manually. Then, the electric feature totally stopped working all together and the doors still…
While traveling on a two lane highway, at about 45 MPH, the hood of our van flew up without warning and completely covered the windshield. I signaled and slowly moved right and eventually to the grass verge of the road. The hood was dented and flat against the windshield. I got on top of the engine to pull the hood…
Suspension
37 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Driving a 2007 Hyundai Entourage van on the morning of december 30, 2011 we came to a stop for a red light. My foot was still on the brake pedal when two seconds later we were reared ended by another vehicle that was traveling at approximately 45-50 MPH. My spouse and I experienced severe whiplash. The driver of the…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. While undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic advised the contact that the front lower control arm was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. Prior to being notified of the corrosion, the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campaign number: 13v556000…
Doors and locks
31 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hood.
Power sliding door failed to lock resulting in it opening on highway at 65mph. No way to secure door had to tie it to keep from opening failure has occurred 4 times dealer replaced latch under warranty first time 2nd time failed on trip to canada dealer stated my warranty was not covered in canada but I would be…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Entourage. While driving the rear passenger door had opened with intention. Upon further inspection she noticed that the door latch was stuck in a downward position, which prevented the door from closing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and a technician concluded that the t91…
Brakes
24 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
What is wrong with my Hyundai is below, however, the Hyundai dealer will not acknowledge since they say my VIN is not included - help. Report receipt date: apr 15, 2009 NHTSA campaign number: 09v122000 component(s): service brakes, hydraulic summary: Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, Entourage, sonata…
Driving a 2007 Hyundai Entourage van on the morning of december 30, 2011 we came to a stop for a red light. My foot was still on the brake pedal when two seconds later we were reared ended by another vehicle that was traveling at approximately 45-50 MPH. My spouse and I experienced severe whiplash. The driver of the…
Engine
20 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles.
We were recently driving on the high way, when the ESC off and check engine light came on. My engine was still on, but I lost acceleration and had to pull over and restart the van. I had to do this three times before the ESC off light turned off and I regained the ability to accelerate. For the last two weeks every…
When driving the car it unexpectedly does not allow acceleration to occur. The car stalled while pulling out into traffic causing a near accident. Had to turn off the car and restart it.
Lights
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
Turn signal intermittent/total failure, symptoms are typically seen when a bulb fails. Replacement bulbs do not correct issue as this issue is related to a faulty BCM (body control module). Vehicle doesn't use a relay style signal indicator system. Note: that the rear turn signal blinks fast during failure. Multiple…
Vehicle brake light switch failed. Esc light remains on. Brake lights stay on. Hyundai refuse to fix free of charge, even though part of recall#09v122000.
Stability control
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles.
In very cool weather (30 degrees or lower ) sliding doors freeze shut, can t open from out side or inside this has happened before 2/2011 some part was replace ia was ok until now. Is this a safety issue ? I feel that it maybe what happens if someone has to exit fast ?
Electrical problems,with my 2007 Hyundai Entourage, day one the battery had to be replaced,then at 39,000 plus miles, the power door on the left side quit working,it was bad about re-opening after being shut. Then when it was returned another problem was created ,the first time my wife locked the doors the door lock…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Hyundai Entourage recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began april 2, 2020. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may c
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on january 3, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 115.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Full defect summary
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
Lights: switch
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and repair it if necessary. Also, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent future contact with the u-joint assembly.the recall began on october 9, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
On certain minivans equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Stop lamp switch failure
Summary
By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. The agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights t
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Entourage
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (53 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); body and structure (41 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles); suspension (37 complaints, typically around 88,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Entourage have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Hyundai Entourage?
- It is the most complained-about Entourage model year since 2000, with 214 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Hyundai Entourage years
- 2007
- 2008