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%)

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2006 Hyundai Tucson electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 23 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

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

36000 mi TPMS light for malfunction system (not for low pressure). Dealer claimed problem was wheel sensor in left-rear wheel. Replaced under warranty and light in dash was off. The very next day the TPMS light came on again. 
37000 mi Dealer must have deleted one of the original 3 TPMS sensors when adding the replaced TPMS sensor on the first trip. All TPMS reprogrammed and working correctly. 
108000 mi

US $35
Rear defroster/heated mirrors not working. Blows fuse. Switch replaced, rear window contacts cleaned. Still blows fuse. Repair was not successful. 
110000 mi Rear defroster / heated mirrors electrical problem never fixed. 
84000 mi Blend door actuator clicks and blower door does not open to let air come thru top vents. Fourth time this has been replaced, whenever I switch back in the spring from hot to cold. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

79660 mi

C $300
cannot get cruse to work 
95640 mi

C $600
Don't remember 
58000 mi Heat/A-C system wasn't working further diagnosis and another part ordered finally fixed 
15000 mi Cassette Player completely broken. Replaced headunit. 
16000 mi Radio screen was flickering, needed replacement. Radio screen was broken/flickering. 
26000 mi Traction control warning was illuminated, resolution was to replace the brake switch which was/is soon to be a recall (but had not been mailed out yet). 
20000 mi Automatic climate control display changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius and remained this way until dealer changed setting back to Fahrenheit. Only lead technician knew how change this setting, so had to return to dealer a later time.  

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

28000 mi The front bumper air bag sensor had become corroded and needed to be cleaned and lubricated. 
125000 mi

US $450
short in switch that activates tail lights 
150000 mi

US $40
AC low on Freon - recharged myself 
164000 mi

US $2000
Finally after recharging the AC several times, one shop found the compressor had a major leak 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

19840 mi Air bag light kept coming on. 
21700 mi

$35
No brake lights. Defective switch. No air blowing from air conditioner. Defective blower, part not available at dealer. 
39680 mi

$100
No brake lights. Replaced defective brake switch. 
103540 mi

$400
Replaced Evaporator unit. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

11160 mi Radio system malfunctioned 
32860 mi Aircon pump faulty. 
34100 mi Air conditioning pump replaced. Bearings seized. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson Electrical Problems

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