2006 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson 2006

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2006 Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 84 repairs.
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2006 Hyundai Tucson engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

94000 mi

US $269
Leak in radiator hose. Replaced both the upper and lower hoses because they were original. 
109000 mi Replaced plugs and wires Throttle cable broke 
43000 mi

US $150
Vehicle would stall out intermittently when at a stop. No codes stored. Faulty TPS sensor. Sensor replaced. Problem solved. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

50000 mi Vehicle would lurch and widely vary speeds without any action from driver. 
79660 mi

C $300
oil pan full of holes 
65720 mi

C $1200
Timing belt replacement, water pump replacement. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

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 
42000 mi

US $25
A faulty oxygen sensor was causing the engine to die. 
72540 mi

C $2600
ICBC inspection required repairs: slightly worn out rubber engine block holder, 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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 
129300 mi Loose Belt 

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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. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

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