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2005 Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2005 Hyundai Tucson repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Hyundai Tucson
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Tucson in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201063240 mi | Needed four shocks and possibly also new coil springs when sold. Replaced the AC compressor and center console (compartment broke in very cold weather) in recent months (before joined). | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Alberta, Canada Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201559520 miC $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 5-speed manual AWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Great Britain Sep 2005 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Mar 200732000 mi | Wiper motor changed due to problem with intermittent wipe not returning to full park position. Normal wipe was not affected | ||
| May 200854000 mi | Bad vibration at low revs. Shop found problem with clutch plate. Replaced with "modified" plate from manufacturer. Problem resolved | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Brunei Darussalam Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201077500 mi | The Automatic Transmission had a delay of 5 seconds after engaging D (Drive) or R (Reverse). The dealer replaced the Automatic Gearbox Selector switch (situated externally and topside of the gearbox). 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 Found cross member bushings, anti sway-bar bushings and lower arm bushings cracked. This was causing knocking sounds when turning the steering and travelling over uneven or bumpy roads. Parts replaced; handling now is noticeably much better. | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 200951000 mi | ESP Off sensor intermittently came on | ||
| Mar 201058000 mi | Ground wire was disconnected and rear bulbs did not work properly. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in California, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013162000 miUS $225 | Evap sensor. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 200947120 mi | Passanger side air bag sensor was replaced | ||
| Dec 200955800 mi | a/c evaporator | ||
| Apr 201058900 miC $100 | Drive Belt tensioner pulley & belt | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Washington, United States Nov 2005 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 20059819 mi | CD player stopped reading discs. Dealer replaced stereo, which has worked properly ever since. | ||
| Nov 201197100 miUS $100 | Check engine light came on, found code P0401, Purge Valve Solenoid. Took to mechanic to replace purge valve, issue resolved. | ||
| Sep 2012105000 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. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015118000 miUS $200 | rear struts | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Indiana, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201780000 miUS $150 | Replaced bushings on front drivers side a arm. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Virginia, United States Sep 2005 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201590000 mi | Problem with stabilizer bar discovered during inspection | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Alberta, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Mar 2018119660 miC $400 | Electrical Fault | ||
| Jun 2019130200 miC $3000 | Trailer hitch shorted out frying all vehicle electrical, vehicle is not worth repairing | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in California, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 200726000 mi | Replace transmission - under warranty | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in California, United States Jan 2007 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Dec 2017155000 miUS $3000 | Timing belt broke and damaged ALL 24 VALVES. Who knew it was possible? | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2006 - Jun 2007 | |||
| Oct 200628520 mi | Mass air flow sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 200733480 mi | Front end vibration | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201162000 miUS $285 | blower motor for ventilation not working | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017180000 miUS $444 | Rusted brake line replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Apr 201372700 miUS $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. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201570000 miUS $251 | warning light came on number 5 cylinder a tune up fixed it | ||
| Apr 202297000 miUS $880 | replace timing belt. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 200978000 miUS $400 | Replaced lower ball joints, stabilizer links, lower control arm bushings. Vehicle made a horrible crunching, creaking sound when turning, stopping, and accelerating | ||
| Oct 201198000 miUS $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. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200719220 mi | The Plastic Glasses Holder pin broke | ||
| Aug 200722940 mi | MAF Sensor changed. | ||
| Nov 200724180 miC $35 | Broken seat Tab Bad Gas cap caused Check engine light | ||
| Feb 200826660 mi | Found that the pressure hose for the power steering was leaking, part ordered. Fixed power steering pressure hose. | ||
| Dec 200834720 mi | Change Tranny. Two 02 Sensors replaced. Both front bushings and replaced busted Power steering pressure hose. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in New York, United States Dec 2005 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201436000 miUS $1200 | Oxygen sensor | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada Feb 2006 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 200614260 mi | CD/MP3 unit ate a CD and refused to reject it. New Radio/CD Unit took over 10 days to be installed CD/MP3 unit replaced | ||
| Aug 200831000 mi | Fuel injector on No 1 cylinder. Original repair not completed properly. | ||
| Mar 200937820 mi | Rear shocks replaced. | ||
| Apr 200939680 mi | airbag sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 201040920 mi | replaced corroded oil pan | ||
| Sep 201152700 miC $520 | transmission cooler was leaking | ||
| Sep 201260760 miC $450 | power steering lines corroded and leaking fluid, line replaced | ||
| Oct 201261260 miC $250 | rear hatch would not open, internal mechanism and handle replaced | ||
| May 201366540 miC $300 | air sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 201469440 miC $800 | suspension parts replaced. rusty exhaust pipe segment that is located under the oilpan | ||
| Sep 201477500 mi | Engine failed most likely connecting rod. The engine developed a loud knock and it was too expensive to investigate the cause. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada Jul 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 200759520 mi | Front stabilizer/sub-frame bushings were replaced. | ||
| Jul 2011130120 miC $650 | Lower Control Arm Bushings and 4 wheel alignment including Camber adjustment/correction | ||
| Dec 2014176700 miC $1125 | Replaced timing belt tensioner, timing belt, tune-up and oil change. Tensioner seized | ||
| Jul 2016189100 miC $200 | Replaced ball joints | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Washington, United States Oct 2005 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 200948000 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. | ||
| Mar 2013105000 miUS $565 | Right axle seal was replaced. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) in 2005 Tucson would not stay on. Dealer said a code indicated a bad steering angle sensor. It was replaced and system appears to be working. | ||
| Oct 2013108500 mi | Replaced a gasket on the transmission case that had been leaking slightly. | ||
| Oct 2014112000 mi | Check engine light came on. Shop said it indicated oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. Replaced oxygen sensor and that fixed problem. | ||
| Mar 2017115000 miUS $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. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in New York, United States Sep 2005 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 200732000 mi | CD changer... error , would not eject | ||
| Jun 201062000 mi | Broken Hydraulic Motor Mount. | ||
| Oct 201396500 miUS $350 | Oil pan rotted at bottom ... need to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2015115000 miUS $1 | O2 Sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2016126000 miUS $260 | Oxygen Sensor | ||
| Dec 2016128000 mi | Brake line broke, lost all Brake Fluid. | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Nebraska, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200741000 mi | false oxygen senor alarm....check engine light has come back on but resets itself in about a day or two? | ||
| Feb 201188000 miUS $1500 | Brakes, rotors, power steering hose oil pain gasket/seals (2) | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Jul 2006 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jun 200935960 miA $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. | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Dominican Republic - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200718600 mi | Change Battery under warranty | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201677000 miUS $1010 | Sway bar link broken on passenger side..Both sides repaired.Total cost 210$ Control arm bushings totally worn. Both lower control arms replaced for a total cost 797$ | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015115000 miUS $120 | have had the same airbag sensor fail 3 times | ||
| Hyundai Tucson in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016114000 miUS $480 | Replaced passenger side seat belt assembly because air bag light was on and sensor wasn't working correctly | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Dominican Republic Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201446900 mi$200 | The radiator had to be replaced | ||
2005 Hyundai Tucson 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Tucson in New Mexico, United States Apr 2006 - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200733000 mi | ESP lamp came on, brake switch replaced. | ||
2004.5 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Hyundai Tucson in Great Britain Feb 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Sep 200958000 mi | Drive shaft gaiter split, could have been result of accident in January | ||
| Jul 201066000 mi | Check warning light stayed on, diagnoised as Auto transmission fault after oil top up. Oil completely changed problem, cured after running for around 100 miles | ||
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