Model year record

2008 Hyundai Entourage recalls & problems

The 2008 Hyundai Entourage has 4 safety recalls and 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (24 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints73filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 5reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 4, 2020

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 20V061000476,111 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
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.

Latches/locks/linkagesNov 21, 2016

Hood › Latch

Recall 16V84300041,264 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began January 2017. Hyundai's number for this recall is 154.

SuspensionNov 6, 2013

Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 13V55600021,207 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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 consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 115.

Exterior lightingApr 1, 2013

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 13V1130001,712,336 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2008 Hyundai Entourage Van w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Entourage

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody › Door; Body	24	0	1	61,000 mi
Electrical systemStarter assembly	13	1	0	67,700 mi
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower arm; Front › Control arm	12	0	0	116,610 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	8	0	0	18,734 mi
Service brakes	8	3	0	99,000 mi
Unknown or other	6	1	1	109,000 mi
Engine	5	2	0	98,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)	4	0	0	32,279 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)	4	0	0	35,879 mi
Steering	4	0	0	110,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems; Tread/belt	3	0	0	39,558 mi
Vehicle speed control	3	0	0	114,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemFire
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…
Aug 17, 2026
Latches/locks/linkages
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…
Jan 18, 2026
Suspension
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.
Jul 5, 2023
Service brakes
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
Mar 12, 2022
Suspension
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…
Jul 5, 2022 · 135,000 miles
Suspension › Front › Control arm
2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO OPEN SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING FAILED PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AN AUTO MECHANICE ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AND WAS ON RECALL. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT BELIEVED IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.
Sep 21, 2021
Service brakesFire
I WAS TAKING MY FAMILY FOR SHOPPING, AND AFTER MY KIDS (5 KIDS) WERE SEATED IN THE CAR AND MAKING SURE THE SEAT BELTS WAS WORN. I WALKED TO THE DRIVER DOOR TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE TO THE DESTINATION; A THICK WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE HOOD EVEN THOUGH THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS STILL OFF! I WAS SHOCKED AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO FIRST! SHOULD I SAFE MY FAMILY AND HELP THE KIDS TO RUN OUT OF THE CAR OR CHECK THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE! SINCE I AM AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CARS, I KNEW THE PROBLEM WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND IF I UNPLUG THE BATTERY THIS SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FASTER! WITH A LOT OF SMOKE, I WAS ABLE TO UNPLUG THE CABLES OF THE…
Apr 17, 2020 · 99,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE N/A. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 1499 S MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO THE PARTS BEING THE INCORRECT PARTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VIN SEARCH SHOWED NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jun 1, 2020 · 160,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.