repaired · 2022 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: 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.
2008 Hyundai EntourageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2008 Hyundai Entourage, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-843 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Hyundai Entourage has problems
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Structure1 crash/fire/injury
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Suspension
8Latches/locks/linkages
8Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Steering
4Engine and engine cooling
2212 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 22 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 Hyundai Entourage recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Hood: 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…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Brake 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
61kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 structure complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Entourage year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Entourage median. How we score
'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Hyundai Entourage safety ratings
2008 Hyundai Entourage Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Entourage owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS THE 2RD TIME MY. REAR SLIDING DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR.MAJORITY OF THE TIMES THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN THE BUTTONS DO NOT REMOTELY OPEN THE SLIDING DOORS AND THE SLIDING DOORS GET STUCK.ITS REALLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF MY GRANDKIDS ARE BACK THERE A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOORS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRESTIGE AUTO MART (288 BROADWAY, TAUNTON, MA) WAS CONTACTED, BUT STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPAIR DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
DRIVERS SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LATCH COMPLETELY WHEN IT CLOSES. YOU HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR A FEW TIMES AND THEN IT MAY LATCH WORRIED DOOR MIGHT OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND NOT SURE IF THERE WAS EVER A RECALL THAT WAS MISSED ON THIS VAN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED
Own a 2008 Entourage?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.