DecodedCarsHyundai Veracruz
6 model years from 2007 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2012
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (157)
The 2012 Veracruz in brief
The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,431 lb (4dr Cuv AWD Gl Premium/Gls/Limited).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), 9% worse than the 2012 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Hyundai Veracruz has 6 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2012.
Its most efficient year was 2012 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (162), engine and engine cooling (143), electrical system (119).
2011 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 496 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Veracruz compares
The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,859 lb.
2012 Veracruz pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Veracruz changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,431 lb | Not rated | 3 | 63 |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,431 lb | Not rated | 4 | 86 |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,431 lb | Not rated | 4 | 83 |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,429 lb | Not rated | 3 | 18 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,429 lb | Not rated | 4 | 157 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.6 in | 4,859 lb | Not rated | 3 | 89 |
Alternatives to the 2012 Veracruz
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner | 19 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2012 Ford Explorer | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 19 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →