2005 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson 2005

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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%)

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Chart based on 85 repairs.
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2005 Hyundai Tucson electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

32000 mi Wiper motor changed due to problem with intermittent wipe not returning to full park position. Normal wipe was not affected 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

9819 mi CD player stopped reading discs. Dealer replaced stereo, which has worked properly ever since. 
119660 mi

C $400
Electrical Fault 
130200 mi

C $3000
Trailer hitch shorted out frying all vehicle electrical, vehicle is not worth repairing 
47120 mi Passanger side air bag sensor was replaced 
55800 mi a/c evaporator 
58000 mi Ground wire was disconnected and rear bulbs did not work properly. Covered under warranty. 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi CD changer... error , would not eject 
14260 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 
39680 mi airbag sensor replaced 
62000 mi

US $285
blower motor for ventilation not working 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

18600 mi Change Battery under warranty 
114000 mi

US $480
Replaced passenger side seat belt assembly because air bag light was on and sensor wasn't working correctly 
115000 mi

US $120
have had the same airbag sensor fail 3 times 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

33000 mi ESP lamp came on, brake switch replaced. 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson Electrical Problems

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