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2010 Hyundai VERACRUZ

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Hyundai VERACRUZ has 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 125. The most common issue is engine problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: my 2010 hyundai veracruz had an oil leak. since the alternator is on bottom of the engine, the oil valves leaked undetected onto the alternator causing it to short out. the vehicle locked up and i could not steer it. thank god i wasn't driving fast and was able to coast into a parking lot where i f. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 2 crash reports

125

Total Complaints

5

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

55 complaints
44%
  • • MY 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ HAD AN OIL LEAK. SINCE THE ALTERNATOR IS ON BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, THE OIL VALVES LEAKED UNDETECTED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT STEER IT. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING FAST AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I F
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER VALVE COVER GASKET ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH CAUSED THE AL
  • • 2010 HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ALTERNATOR AND THE FRONT VALVE COVER RECALL. *SMD WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL, HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO APPROVED REMEDY FOR THE ISSUE. RECALL # 14V415000. *JB
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports

“MY 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ HAD AN OIL LEAK. SINCE THE ALTERNATOR IS ON BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, THE OIL VALVES LEAKED UNDETECTED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT STEER IT. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING FAST AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I F”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Hyundai VERACRUZ

Based on 79 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 114K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 100-150K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
2
30-60K
11
60-100K
23
100-150K
27
150-200K
14
200K+
2

ELECTRICAL

Reported earliermedian 90K mi · 13 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
6
100-150K
3
150-200K
3
200K+
0

BODY/STRUCTURE

Reported earliermedian 69K mi · 8 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
2
60-100K
4
100-150K
1
150-200K
1
200K+
0

OTHER

Reported earliermedian 61K mi · 7 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
4
100-150K
0
150-200K
2
200K+
0

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 140K mi · 37 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
1
60-100K
7
100-150K
20
150-200K
7
200K+
2

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS13/11/2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.

Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Hyundai VERACRUZ

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,527
Per month
$211
Per mile
21.1¢
MPG
19
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,824/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,087/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Hyundai VERACRUZ

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,494
Full coverage / month
$125
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-11%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1494

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Hyundai VERACRUZ Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
24 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
60K mi
Spark plugs
90K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

Turbo engines (1.6T, 2.0T) need premium fuel and more frequent oil (some owners service at 5,000 miles).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Hyundai New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
5 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / unlimited mi

10 years/100K powertrain warranty is transferable only to first purchaser after initial owner

These are the terms for a new Hyundai. If you're buying a used 2010 VERACRUZ, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Hyundai dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 125 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ENGINE: MY 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ HAD AN OIL LEAK. SINCE THE ALTERNATOR IS ON BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, THE OIL VALVES LEAKED UNDETECTED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT STEER IT. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING FAST AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I F

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: I STARTED UP THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO INTERIOR LIGHTS. FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS, THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTING UP IF THE LIGHTS WERE LEFT IN THE AUTO MODE OR INITIALLY TURNING THE LIGHTS ON. THEN THE LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING DURING DRIVING AND NOW THE LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ DOOR HANDLES HAVE BEEN BREAKING FOR THREE YEARS. THIS PREVENTS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE OR ESCAPING SHOULD THERE BE AN ACCIDENT. BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION. RICK CASE HYUNDAI ADVISED THEY DO NOT STOCK THOSE PARTS AND WE HAD TO RETURN TO REPAI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: THE BRAKES FAILED TO PROPERLY STOP MY 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ WHILE DRIVING ON A PRIMARY ARTERIAL ROAD. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY BRAKE FAILURE OR WARNING LIGHT PRIOR TO THIS BRAKING FAILURE. BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC JUST PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED FOR ST

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Hyundai dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Hyundai VERACRUZ — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2012
77Above Average
2011
149Avoid This Year
2010
125Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
125
Recalls
5
Fire reports
7
Crash reports
2
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
125

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