The most-reported Entourage run is KNDMC233X76 (2007 builds) with 25 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 11.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Entourage model years 2006–2008.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Entourage has 29 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 43% of every Entourage complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNDMC233X76•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| KNDMC233776•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233176•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| KNDMC233676•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| KNDMC233286•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233076•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233576•••••• | 2007 | 1 | 1 | |
| KNDMC233876•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| KNDMC233476•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233376•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233276•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| KNDMC233976•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 17 Entourage runs has 8 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Entourage the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 2007 car draws 11.5 complaints per run, a 2008 one 4.9.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 64 | 13 | — | |
| 2007 | 184 | 16 | 9 |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 11.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 4.9.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Hyundai Entourage owners report: Electrical System, 60 of 249 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | — | |
| Suspension | 3 | — | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4 | |
| Engine | — | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Entourage; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V061000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2007–2008 |
| 16V843000 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 2007–2008 |
| 13V113000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2007–2008 |
| 13V556000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 2007–2008 |
| 09V122000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2006–2007 |
| 06V356000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2007 |
20V061000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2007: 13 years on the road before the recall.
The Entourage against its rivals
The Entourage draws 8.6 complaints per production run; the Chevrolet Uplander 2.7 and the Ford Freestar 5.5. That is the highest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Entourage | 249 | 29 | 3.6% | |
| Chevrolet Uplander | 481 | 177 | 4.2% | |
| Ford Freestar | 2,127 | 390 | 1.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 249 reports on the Hyundai Entourage, 3.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai Entourage | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 249 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 9 (3.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 6 (2.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 38% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Entourage share of that is 249 complaints over 29 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai Entourage VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 249 NHTSA complaints from 29 Entourage runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Entourage production run has the most complaints?
KNDMC233X76, a 2007 build, with 25 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Entourage run has 8.6.
Which Entourage years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 11.5 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 4.9.
Does the Entourage get more complaints than the Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes: 8.6 complaints per production run for the Entourage against 2.7 for the Chevrolet Uplander.
How many Entourage complaints involve a crash?
3.6% of 249 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 6 involved a fire.
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