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2008 Hyundai Getz Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 200320042005200620072008200920102011

In the 12 months to November 2026, 245 2008 Getz were advertised for sale. Most had 125,000 to 230,000 km on the odometer.

Known Getz problems

Check which apply to a 2008 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Timing belt neglect all petrol engines, 2002 to 2011
  2. 2 Clutch, gearbox and CV joint wear manual, 2002 to 2011
  3. 3 Hunting and clunky automatic shifts 4-speed auto, 2002 to 2011
  4. 4 Oil leaks and oil use high-kilometre engines, 2002 to 2011
  5. 5 Cold-start surging and no-start faults all engines, 2002 to 2011
  6. 6 Brake light switch and ABS faults 2002 to 2011

Money owing and write-offs on the Getz

1% had money owing
14% were recorded as written off

Of about 420 used Hyundai Getz checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Getz on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Getz for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2008 Getz yet.