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2008 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (21% of complaints, typically around 28,500 miles). It is 21st of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
My 2008 v6 Tucson has stalled when stopped in traffic numerous times.it usually started right back up but the last time it would start but not stay running. The car also chugs when I release the gas pedal at around 45 MPH and it does not shift smoothly during regular driving. I feel that the car is unreliable and I do…
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
Brakes
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai tuscon. While driving at 15 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) light illuminated on the instrumental panel and the stability control activated. She attempted to deactivate the ESC but to no avail. She attempted to depress the brakes but the brake pedal fell into the floorboard…
Driving in heavy snow in december 2009 and twice in january 2010. I applied the brakes. The anti lock brake system will not stop the car within 20 to 30 feet of the car ahead. I have to divert off road to avoid rear ending the car in front of me. Reported the problem and incidents to the dealership. The car was test…
Speed control
5 complaints · 12%Assistant service manager, I have a 2008 Hyundai tuscon, purchased at fitzgerald's, which you have serviced in the past. Yesterday (3/21/10) when on a short road trip I stopped for gas. On starting, the engine accelerated on its own (without accelerator pressure) to an idle RPM of 5000 while in "park". It did this…
My 2008 v6 Tucson has stalled when stopped in traffic numerous times.it usually started right back up but the last time it would start but not stay running. The car also chugs when I release the gas pedal at around 45 MPH and it does not shift smoothly during regular driving. I feel that the car is unreliable and I do…
Electrical
5 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, wiring.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH the contact attempted to sound the horn to avoid a crash and the horn did not work. The contact stated the horn was very hard to push. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The horn worked…
Horn doesn't always work. May stop working for a few minutes up to a few days and then it works again. Took it to the dealer and it wasn't working on my drive there. Of course when it was being serviced the horn worked. The horn worked for another two days and stopped working again for one full day after which time it…
Stability control
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai tuscon. While driving at 15 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) light illuminated on the instrumental panel and the stability control activated. She attempted to deactivate the ESC but to no avail. She attempted to depress the brakes but the brake pedal fell into the floorboard…
We were driving towards home when the car started to buck as if someone were applying the brakes and sounded as if gears were grinding. The ESC idiot light kept going off and on so I turned the ESC off with the manual switch and it seemed to work meaning I could drive with no apparent problem. I am certainly very…
Steering
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized upon starting and when attempting turns. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the steering rack and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
I was driving on 611 north when my steering wheel forcfully turned to the left. It put me in the second lane of ongoing traffic, where I hit the opposing car head on. I was knockedout for at least 20 minutes. I do not know the other driver's injuries. I was told they were minor.
Air bags
4 complaints · 9%Airbag light on. Dealership where purchased, Hyundai inland empire, loma linda, ca, diagnosed and determined a wire was severed in loom attached to passenger seatbelt that connects to assembly under vehicle (photos available). This part has never been tampered and unaware that part existed until mechanic checked and…
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. While driving 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 9%The driver side rear door handle broke off. This has happened to my son's Hyundai sonota also on 3 different door's. Hyundai refused to pay for repairs.I seen many complaints about this problem and Hyundai will not put this on a recall. This can be a safety problem as if there is a accident and cannot open door then…
I received a letter in the mail that my staten island Hyundai said they completed all the recall notices on my car in the mail.I never brought my car there!
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Hyundai Tucson recalls
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
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.
Questions about the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 28,500 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 16,000 miles); speed control (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 1, 2013 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is 21st of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 43 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.