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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Engine not specified

112000 mi

US $500
Struts were leaking. Replaced. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi The vehicle creaks when I go over bumps, etc. I thought I had until Dec 2011 but warranty ran out in Sept 2011. I finally got my car in 1 week after the warranty expired and Hyundai would not cover the problem, so I have not gotten it fixed yet. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

60140 mi

C $298
During Motor Vehicle Inspection, mechanic noticed front right shock was completely broken off from body. Replaced Sway Bar Link Kit and KYB Strut Mount. 
62000 mi

C $132
Car was in shop for annual motor vehicle inspection. To pass, left front sway bar needed to be replaced. 
71920 mi

C $115
Stabilizer bar links were replaced in order to pass motor vehicle inspection 
75640 mi

C $406
Power steering fluid leak. Power Steering hose was replaced and old fluid flushed and replaced. 
41000 mi

US $125
Drivers side control arm for anti-sway bar was bad. Replaced control arm and anti-sway bar. Thankfully the mechanic noticed it. Poor design by Hyundai. 
54000 mi The passenger side front lower control arm needs to be replaced due to a rubber bushing failure. The part had to be ordered and I will have to return the car for installation once the part comes in. The passenger side front lower control arm had to be replaced due to a rubber bushing failure. The repair was done successfully on the second trip. 
56000 mi The power steering rack is leaking. They ordered a new one which should arrive within a week. Car will return for installation. I had to call-after two weeks of waiting-to see if part was in, it was. I left the car for the day, went to pick it up and the lower front fascia had not been replaced. That done, I left. The repair was needed...the car steers better now. 
50220 mi

$100
Broken Suspension Mount 
55800 mi I was told is just a small bushing under the car. I tried asking for a quote and it was bit expensive at more than $1000.00. 
72540 mi

C $2600
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.  
98580 mi Replaced noisy wheel bearings due to provincial inspection. Also brakes. 

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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. 
48980 mi

$1480
Change right cradle arm. 
109120 mi

$600
Replace rear wheel bearings. Replace front stabilizer bar bushings. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson Suspension Problems

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