10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,317 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, flames were present coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping at the local gas station, a citizen used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and a fire report was failed. The cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer gettel Hyundai of sarasota (3500 bee ridge rd., sarasota, fl) were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Denice, FL, USA
I purchased my Hyundai Azera 2008N used 2 years ago and have had minor issues with it. The heated seats cannot be turned off, the air bags do not work on the passenger side, brakes had a recall, and now gaskets are blown on the engine. I have spoke with the dealership and because its a whole new crew, the old crew was let go, they do not want to help with getting another car for me. Tony, the salesperson, . did try by passing me on to another dealership and they cannot help me. My car needs to be paid down some before any dealership will touch it.
- Bend, OR, USA
Fire in engine compartment while car was parked & off. Key was not in ignition. Car sat unused for approx. 48 hours prior to fire.
- Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Oil leaks from the front cylinder bank straight into the alternator causing it to fail prematurely. The NHTSA issued a recall for this exact same issue for the 2006-2012 Hyundai veracruz (NHTSA campaign number: 14V415000). You concluded in the consequence paragraph "an unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash." I'm deeply concerned of this happening with my Hyundai Azera as it currently has oil leaking into the alternator. My Azera has 80K original miles. The Azera uses the exact same engine, front cylinder bank gasket, and alternator as the veracruz and subsequently suffers from the same problem that led to the recall issued for the Hyundai veracruz. Please review and compare my claim against the existing recall for the Hyundai veracruz as outlined above. I feel it's worth noting I also currently own a recall effected veracruz and have both vehicles for side by side comparison. I thank you for your time and efforts exploring this issue on my behalf and all other Hyundai Azera owners. Let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter.
- Claremont, MN, USA
- Satsuma, AL, USA