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Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 518 repairs.
Hyundai Tucson engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 108 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | replaced gasket on warranty, small leak Took in for oil change, oil pan had very small leak. Replaced gasket on warranty. |
2019 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15190 mi | Muffler defect, seam split causing exhaust leak and loud muffler |
2017 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 175hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 7440 mi | Transmission firmware update |
| 39000 mi | Replace gasket at manifold |
| 52000 mi | Turbo charger failed. |
2017 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi | dealer installed bad oil cap during regular maintenance. dealer replaced it with correct one. I suspect they didn't screw it properly originally, |
2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 175hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 42000 mi US $45 |
Continues to accelerate to 4000-5000 rpm from a stop to moving without excessive pressure on the gas pedal. Says it's an ECO Mode issue with no fix. |
| This vehicle took so long to warm up in cold weather it was rediculous. Will not buy another one |
| 28000 mi US $87 |
Main belt was starting to fray. Nothing wrong, just a bad belt from the factory. |
2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 175hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 1860 mi | ECM/TCM software update |
2014 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41540 mi | Main bearings failed. Entire engine replacement at Dealership under recall warranty. Unknown cost but 100% paid for including the rental vehicle. |
2013 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi | excessive engine noise above 2000 rpm. main bearing. Factory engine block replacement and rebuild top |
2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Emission system - check engine light. Parts were ordered, return trip required. |
| 31300 mi | Erratic acceleration. Performed "BG Induction Service", replaced MAF/intake clnr at 38.00 |
| 89280 mi C $400 |
Upper O2 sensor failed |
2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94240 mi C $350 |
Muffler was replaced. an attempt was made to repair holes in the muffler. |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16720 mi | Replace thermostat |
| 4000 mi | Engine light appeared, called dealer and took in vehicle. Manifold air intake needed to be replaced. Dealer ordered parts and replaced. |
| 51240 mi | Front timing cover was leaking. Was resealed, road tested and re-checked for leaks. |
| 7000 mi | dead spot in trans at 35 to 45 at times. reset values in computer. so far it seem to be working ok. |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Very poor gas mileage. Not receiving what sticker says I should get for mileage. |
| 41000 mi | Oil pan gasket started leaking |
| 27280 mi | Engine surges at idle when cold. |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Engine light on but computer showed no history of problem so light reset. |
| 6000 mi | Engine light on again. Service manager said they need to speak with a Hyundai specialist who was on vacation. They are leaving my file open unti further information can be found to remedy the issue with engine light. Update: went away on own. |
| 13500 mi | cooling hose split |
| 24800 mi | Engine service light comes on intermittently - O2 sensor problem |
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | needed new water pump; replaced under warranty; no issues since |
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5580 mi | Radiator was leaking |
| 47740 mi C $300 |
Check light for emmisions systems on. Hard to start, had to crank. Mechanic cleaned gunk from throttle body. Ordered a missing air cleaner clamp. Same light came on the next day but then had missing clamp replaced and no problems since. |
2009 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $375 |
Power steering would occasionally go out. Mechanic replaced a belt tensioner. |
2008 Hyundai Tucson
Engine not specified
| 78120 mi | Engine blew up |
2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76400 mi US $500 |
Timing belt & air mass meter |
2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi US $500 |
Hesitation, poor acceleration, engine rough Change spark plugs, spark cables and ignition coil IAC valve cleaning, intake cleaning, inyectors cleaning |
| 76880 mi US $500 |
Radiator leak |
2007 Hyundai Tucson
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi US $890 |
crank sensor,cam sensor,coil pack wires, plugs. still missing with codes. |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 63860 mi $400 |
check engine/engine malfunction light comes on and off. When it's on it's entering kind of protection mode on acceleration. There is a speed limitation.I took it to dealer they reset it but turns on and off again. Consumption increase. |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $650 |
replaced radiator leaking |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Had timing belt changed. New harmonic balancer was put on, and new pulleys, because these were worn according to the mechanic. |
| 51000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light did not reset. Dealer shop replaced the fluid temp sensor and filled transmission with new fluid. |
| 125500 mi | The valve cover and oil pan were leaking, and the gaskets need replacing |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67300 mi | Mechanic found and replaced a corroded hose fitting. |
| 85000 mi US $325 |
MIL keeps coming on with same code as before; shop suggested ignoring it. |
| 89000 mi US $25 |
Replaced a corroded hose fitting causing a coolant leak. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Power steering went out. Mechanic replaced failed harmonic balancer ($140 parts, $125 labor). |
| 45880 mi | Engine light was on. Found catalytic converter needed to be replaced. All under warranty |
| 121000 mi US $2500 |
Mostly sensors |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi | check engine light on. gas cap loose. reset gas cap and check engine light. |
| 37000 mi | check engine light. was loose gas cap. reset light |
| 55800 mi | Check engine light |
| 55000 mi | Check engine light on |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47120 mi $18 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket |
| 50220 mi $765 |
Knocking noise from front of vehicle. Replaced engine mounts |
| 53940 mi $690 |
Vehicle cut off when idling and when AC was switched on. Replaced cam and crankshaft sensor and idle air control valve. |
| 53940 mi $375 |
Replacement of thermostat assembly, radiator hoses. |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Engine quit while driving but restarted immediately without problems. Technician could not replicate and no errors were coded. Timing belt needed replacement.Replaced the timing belt, serpentine belt and spark plugs. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Loose serpentine belt |
| 146400 mi | Squeeling belts. |
| 150000 mi | Car would sputter and miss intermittently. Repair tech could not duplicate. Did receive a tps code. Once code was reset it did not appear again. Told to drive and come back if it still has problems. |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
Bad spark plug wire |
| 212000 mi US $923 |
Replaced radiator after finding small leak. Replaced hoses. |
| 214000 mi US $740 |
Had a leak. Mechanic replaced some fittings. Possibly caused by previous radiator replacement the previous year. |
| 224000 mi US $300 |
replaced spark plug. Repaired wires. |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 74400 mi | Check engine light due to partially blocked inlet pipe. Diagnosed, cleaned and back out in minutes. No charge |
| 89900 mi €649 |
emissions airpump failed causing severe loss of power |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $150 |
Vehicle would stall out intermittently when at a stop. No codes stored. Faulty TPS sensor. Sensor replaced. Problem solved. |
| 109000 mi | Replaced plugs and wires Throttle cable broke |
| 94000 mi US $269 |
Leak in radiator hose. Replaced both the upper and lower hoses because they were original. |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi C $1200 |
Timing belt replacement, water pump replacement. |
| 79660 mi C $300 |
oil pan full of holes |
| 50000 mi | Vehicle would lurch and widely vary speeds without any action from driver. |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72540 mi C $2600 |
ICBC inspection required repairs: slightly worn out rubber engine block holder, |
| 42000 mi US $25 |
A faulty oxygen sensor was causing the engine to die. |
| 125000 mi US $450 |
radiator hose developed a leak- replaced both |
| 154000 mi US $180 |
Lower radiator hose developed a hole (2nd time) |
| 164000 mi US $2000 |
Water pump belt noisy and replaced, also water pump itself failed, causing intermittent overheating |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129300 mi | Loose Belt |
| 79360 mi $200 |
Leaking radiator. Replaced Radiator |
| 83080 mi $100 |
Replaced valve cover gasket |
| 109120 mi $600 |
Replace timing belt. Replace water pump. |
| 133300 mi $300 |
leaking water pump |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 21080 mi | IS an engine noise when is cold. Several visits to the dealership but no luck to find the source of the problem. |
2005 Hyundai Tucson
Engine not specified
| 59520 mi C $35 |
Engine main relay wire harness corroded, pins of relay broken off cause no power to fuel pump. Repair wire harness, replace main relay. |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77500 mi | Dealer found one of the Diesel fuel injectors faulty while checking for problem 1 (Gearbox selector switch) on their diagnostic computer. Didn't notice this fault at all. Parts replaced and car operating normally thereafter |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28520 mi | Mass air flow sensor replaced |
| 58900 mi C $100 |
Drive Belt tensioner pulley & belt |
| 97100 mi US $100 |
Check engine light came on, found code P0401, Purge Valve Solenoid. Took to mechanic to replace purge valve, issue resolved. |
| 105000 mi | Purge valve that was previously replaced got stuck again, causing a Check Engine Light. Part was replaced again, under mechanic's parts/labor warranty. |
| 155000 mi US $3000 |
Timing belt broke and damaged ALL 24 VALVES. Who knew it was possible? |
| 162000 mi US $225 |
Evap sensor. |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi | Broken Hydraulic Motor Mount. |
| 96500 mi US $350 |
Oil pan rotted at bottom ... need to be replaced |
| 115000 mi US $1 |
O2 Sensor needed to be replaced |
| 126000 mi US $260 |
Oxygen Sensor |
| 22940 mi | MAF Sensor changed. |
| 24180 mi C $35 |
Bad Gas cap caused Check engine light |
| 34720 mi | Two 02 Sensors replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Fuel pump slowed on two occasions during a 240 mile freeway trip. We were able to get home and drive it while waiting for the dealer to obtain a new pump. (That took five days including a weekend. Guess it isn't common enough to stock them in Tucson. |
| 112000 mi | Check engine light came on. Shop said it indicated oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. Replaced oxygen sensor and that fixed problem. |
| 115000 mi US $48 |
It wasn't a repair. We had a Check Engine light and the shop read the error code. It was "P430 catalytic efficient below threshold bank 2." The price estimate was $886. We decided not to do it right away. The Check Engine Light went away and has not returned. We did an oil change a month later. |
| 31000 mi | Fuel injector on No 1 cylinder. Original repair not completed properly. |
| 40920 mi | replaced corroded oil pan |
| 66540 mi C $300 |
air sensor replaced |
| 69440 mi C $800 |
rusty exhaust pipe segment that is located under the oilpan |
| 77500 mi | Engine failed most likely connecting rod. The engine developed a loud knock and it was too expensive to investigate the cause. |
| 176700 mi C $1125 |
Replaced timing belt tensioner, timing belt, tune-up and oil change. Tensioner seized |
| 36000 mi US $1200 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 41000 mi | false oxygen senor alarm....check engine light has come back on but resets itself in about a day or two? |
| 88000 mi US $1500 |
oil pain gasket/seals (2) |
| 98000 mi US $210 |
Car shuddered while driving and eventually stopped running. I was told it was the crank sensor. So that it what was replaced. Works now. |
| 35960 mi A $1 |
Airflow sensor disconnected when air hose separated, causing vehicle to stall. Emergency roadside service provider sent mechanic who repaired the fault at no cost (under roadside service agreement/subscription). Problem has recurred but self-repaired. |
| 70000 mi US $251 |
warning light came on number 5 cylinder a tune up fixed it |
| 97000 mi US $880 |
replace timing belt. |
| 72700 mi US $85 |
Engine would die when putting car in gear if AC was on max. Seems to have gone away. Computer diagnostics did not reveal anything. |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46900 mi $200 |
The radiator had to be replaced |
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