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Expensive Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (46%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
Hyundai Tucson repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (85%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $1200 |
compressor went bad, requiring the front of the car to be removed to access area |
| 121000 mi US $1600 |
Bad tires...dry rot. Got new tires and alignment. |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45260 mi C $1000 |
Rotors rusted torsion bar worn. Replaced all rotors pucks and torsion bars |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi US $1100 |
Bushings and collar replaced on front driver side. Noise was noticeable. |
| 79000 mi US $500 |
Replaced driver rear brake caliper, pads and rotor. Caliper was binding and pads and rotor smoking. |
2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48980 mi C $350 |
Left rear Caliper seized. Replaced under ext. warr. However, both rear rotors and pads needed changing. 1st time since new. Not bad considering mileage and how we drive. |
| 57040 mi C $325 |
Had both front control arm bushings replaced under warranty |
| 79360 mi C $1000 |
All rotors were pitted beyond repair, and pads were separating for their backing. Covid kept us home and caused the rust. |
| 80290 mi C $300 |
Lower control arm, left side was loose and needed replacement before vehicle could be re-certified for the road. |
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58900 mi C $1500 |
steering rack needed replaced |
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. |
| 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. |
2008 Hyundai Tucson
Engine not specified
| 66960 mi R 380 |
Kickback on brake pedal Airbag light staying on |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $350 |
had tie rod replaced.It made a creaking sound.also had struts replaced |
| 103000 mi US $650 |
replaced radiator leaking |
| 107100 mi US $170 |
needed new rotors and pads to correct sound car made while backing up.no longer here sound.problem fixed |
| 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. |
| 20460 mi C $175 |
heating problems wouldn't heat up & heated seats stopped working, engine warning light comes on and off, with apparently no engine problem, signal switches / lights stopped working |
| 37253 mi C $600 |
had car back from dealer just four days after spring tune up when noticed strange noises when brakes applied. took it back and they found $600 repairs on breaks. Unfortunately, the warranty expired 2 days before I noticed problem at 60k. |
| 38440 mi C $850 |
for some reason not covered under warranty |
| 42315 mi C $2100 |
slipping gears from 2nd to 3rd. Apparently the issue wasn't covered on warranty. after bitching to Hyundai Canada (phone, letters, emails), they finally agreed to compensate me for 25% - how gracious of them. Still cost me over $1,500!!! |
| 48980 mi C $1775 |
another break problem. only 19k since last break repair. this one cost more. $800.00 bearings, suspension and other... another $750 in repairs. wish I'd bought the VW |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $2500 |
Mostly sensors |
| 70560 mi C $1600 |
Steering rack and pinion was leaking. Rack and pinion changed and got a suspension alignment. All struts and springs were changed, they were all rusted and leaking. |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 65820 mi $1200 |
Change clutch disc, rectify flywheel, thrust bearing,crankshaft retainer and clutch pressure plate Change all rubber bushings on rear and front stabilizer bar. Change of steering link rods |
2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15752 mi $615 |
Replaced front wheel rotors |
| 30160 mi $677 |
Control arm bushings needed replacement |
| 38720 mi $825 |
Replaced RH CV Joint, LH CV boot |
| 38880 mi $2437 |
Shock absorbers needed replacing |
| 50220 mi $464 |
Remote key locking but not unlocking the car. The unlock relay and master switch on the driver's side were replaced |
| 50220 mi $765 |
Knocking noise from front of vehicle. Replaced engine mounts Knocking noise from front of vehicle. Lower control arm bushings and droplinks replaced. |
| 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. |
| 55326 mi $1492 |
Replaced steering joint assembly |
| 57040 mi $391 |
Squeaking sound from steering when turning corners Tensioned power steering belt Steering rack leaking Remove / replace steering rack kit |
| 57958 mi $1072 |
Transmission fluid leaking from transmission. Seals replaced. |
| 71920 mi $1157 |
Replaced control arm bushings, spindle bushings, trailing arm bushings, assist arm bushings, adjusted alignment. |
| 72273 mi $540 |
Repair rusted areas on left rear door, right rear door and the roof |
| 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. |
| 94000 mi US $140 |
Stabilizer link was broken. |
| 130300 mi US $1600 |
Also needed to replace struts. |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
Bad spark plug wire |
| 212000 mi US $923 |
Replaced radiator after finding small leak. Replaced hoses. |
| 214000 mi US $740 |
Master brake cylinder replaced. . 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
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi C $1200 |
Timing belt replacement, water pump replacement. Wheel lug replacement. |
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, new rack and pinion assembly replacement ( I was told it is leaking, but never seen any dropped on my drive way???). Also new fan belt. |
| 125000 mi US $450 |
radiator hose developed a leak- replaced both short in switch that activates tail lights |
| 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 Finally after recharging the AC several times, one shop found the compressor had a major leak |
2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35340 mi $500 |
Replaced tie rod ends |
| 36580 mi $1000 |
Replace stabilizer links, front shocks, Align. |
| 39680 mi $100 |
No brake lights. Replaced defective brake switch. |
| 48980 mi $1480 |
Change right cradle arm. Right & left CV joints. |
| 79360 mi $200 |
Leaking radiator. Replaced Radiator |
| 83080 mi $100 |
Replaced valve cover gasket |
| 103540 mi $400 |
Replaced Evaporator unit. |
| 109120 mi $600 |
Replace rear wheel bearings. Replace timing belt. Replace water pump. Replace front stabilizer bar bushings. |
| 133300 mi $300 |
leaking water pump |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 155000 mi US $3000 |
Timing belt broke and damaged ALL 24 VALVES. Who knew it was possible? |
| 119660 mi C $400 |
Electrical Fault |
| 130200 mi C $3000 |
Trailer hitch shorted out frying all vehicle electrical, vehicle is not worth repairing |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $1500 |
Brakes, rotors, power steering hose oil pain gasket/seals (2) |
| 36000 mi US $1200 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 130120 mi C $650 |
Lower Control Arm Bushings and 4 wheel alignment including Camber adjustment/correction |
| 176700 mi C $1125 |
Replaced timing belt tensioner, timing belt, tune-up and oil change. Tensioner seized |
| 189100 mi C $200 |
Replaced ball joints |
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $1010 |
Sway bar link broken on passenger side..Both sides repaired.Total cost 210$ Control arm bushings totally worn. Both lower control arms replaced for a total cost 797$ |
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