The Lemon Index
200620081st generation
Worse than average · most complaints: body structure
25 owner complaints, first 3 years 20 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 30,000 miles (3,200–48,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 25 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V026000 (brakes), 16V630000 (seats) and 13V354000 (suspension) done? It has 9 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Hyundai sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Rear door waist line molding replacement”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 25 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 30K miles (3K to 48K km) on the car (22 of all 25 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
I noticed two cracks on top of the dashboard on the passenger side. I was told it was a defect in installation of the airbag. It was repaired by the dealer with no expense to me.
2007 Hyundai Azera owner · NHTSA complaint 10329804
More owner reports
My 2007 Hyundai Azera developed a 4 inch crack in the passenger side dash over the airbag. Passenger airbag light indicated airbag is off and does not come on when seat is occupied.
NHTSA complaint 10273892
The passenger side dash has an approximate 2 inch crack over the air bag.
NHTSA complaint 10225850
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 5.5M views · 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical202K views
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Oil Cooler Leak & Knock Sensor Location - 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8JamesonDIY · 39K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service28K views
Basic oil change on a 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8L V6Project [HOONDAI] · 15K views · 2 videos
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- Starter, alternator & belts27K views
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2006 Hyundai Azera V6 3.8 Power Steering Pump Replacement #cgfix #powersteering #hyundai #mobilemechCGFIX · 14K views
Before you buy, watch
Chronic Problems and Negative Points of the 2011 Hyundai Azera.Motoresdosul · 15K views
2010 Azera: Problems for the V6 - HydrolockDenis Injetcar · 5K views
Hyundai Azera G1 (2008-2011): Buying guide - versions, options and chronic problems.Entusiastas Virtuais · 540 viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2007 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Rear door waist line molding replacement
- Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis -- some 2006-2007 vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or…
- Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis - vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 9
- Brakes · recall issued 2018
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
- Seats · recall issued 2016
In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
- Suspension · recall issued 2013
Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion o.
Show all 9 recalls
- Lights · recall issued 2013
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
- Airbags · recall issued 2010
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
- Airbags · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
- Lights · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2008
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedRear control arm failure2013
- ClosedStop lamp switch failure2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
Every Hyundai Azera year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Hyundai Azera years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2007 Hyundai Azera reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 129; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2007 Hyundai Azera problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (20%), airbags (20%) and visibility (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?
9 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Hyundai Azera get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Azera problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 30,000 miles (3,200–48,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 25 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Hyundai Azera cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Hyundai Azera year than the 2007?
Not nearby: the 2007 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Hyundai Azera years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works