2009 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson 2009

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2009 Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (23%)

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2009 Hyundai Tucson repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Tucson in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

89000 mi

US $375
Power steering would occasionally go out. Mechanic replaced a belt tensioner. 
Oct 2021

92000 mi

US $1300
Bad clunking going over even small bumps. Mechanic replaced front strut modules, front stabilizer bar limbs,  and front CV shafts (the latter were leaking like crazy). $500 parts, $710 labor, $90 for 4-wheel alignment. 

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2009 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Tucson in Queensland, Australia
Aug 2014 - Dec 2017
Sep 2014

41540 mi

A $450
Broken wire between switch and air con. The local agent for Hyundai claimed it was the ECU which needed to be replaced at very big bucks but three auto electricians later the broken wire was found, repaired and no trouble since, for a very modest sum. 
Mar 2016

47740 mi
rt. side traffic indicators operating very quickly. replaced rear indicator light socket. 
Sep 2017

54560 mi

A $75
wheel balance and alignment. Problem (shimmy) still exists over 110kph wheel balance; shimmy in steering at plus 100kpm wheel alignment, wheel balance, rotation of wheels 
Hyundai Tucson in South Australia, Australia
Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

43400 mi
Aircon fault caused the wires to burn and housing under the dash to melt. Something to do with a pipe that meed to be flushed during service. becomes blocked causing aircon breakdown and water leakage into passenger well 
Hyundai Tucson in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2017
Feb 2014

52300 mi

US $80
Squeak in rear wheel, mushy pedal when breaking. Inspected breaks, about 1/3 pads left 2/3 worn. Replaced all 4. Bled brake lines. Pedal no longer mushy. Squeek still present, suspect failing bearing on rear drivers side, not addressed. 
May 2017

56000 mi

US $250
Battery died. I replaced it and the alternator, which died a week later so i had to turn it in under warrantee and install another one. All works great now. Replaced passenger side brake cable. Warning: the aftermarket part is not an exact fit, be sure to by OEM part. It will save you alot of time. 
Jun 2017

56000 mi

US $800
Replaced compressor, 7 days later new compressor seized up, after spending 200 more they replaced it and it has been working good since. 

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