2008 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson 2008

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2008 Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (41%)

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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.

2008 Hyundai Tucson

Engine not specified

Hyundai Tucson in South Africa
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

78120 mi
Engine blew up 
Hyundai Tucson in South Africa
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

66960 mi
Kickback on brake pedal Airbag light staying on Clutch pedal noisy when pressed and depressed 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Tucson in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2018
Sep 2017

58000 mi

US $190
Air blowing warm after 1/2 hour running. Replaced cabin filter and topped off refrigerant 
Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Mar 2017
Oct 2012

62200 mi

C $120
A rod connecting the tires to the steering had some play. It was due to a faulty valve. Got replaced 
Jul 2014

69440 mi

C $200
Battery was weak. Got it replaced 
Hyundai Tucson in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

26000 mi
Repair Odometer, intermittant operation 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Tucson in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

58000 mi
My AC seems to always be on. We always get a condensation puddle on our garage floor when we get home. 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Tucson in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2015

76400 mi

US $500
Timing belt & air mass meter 
Dec 2017

126000 mi
Frozen caliper 
Hyundai Tucson in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Oct 2010

45640 mi
Removable tray that makes up the bulk of the rear cargo floor had sagged and no longer fit in it's opening. Dealer replaced with new tray at no cost. 
Feb 2011

50840 mi
Aux input became loose and functions intermittently for the second time. Dealer adivised only 60,000 km warranty on radio and refused to correct. 
May 2013

65720 mi

C $20
Mechanism holding the front center console arm rest closed broke. Used metal strips and short screws to reassemble. 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

Hyundai Tucson in Panama
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

61380 mi

US $250
the bushings of the lower control arm were wear 
May 2014

63240 mi

US $550
shocks 
Mar 2015

68200 mi

US $500
Hesitation, poor acceleration, engine rough Change spark plugs, spark cables and ignition coil IAC valve cleaning, intake cleaning, inyectors cleaning 
Sep 2016

76880 mi

US $500
Suspension arms stabilizer bar links ball all wear Radiator leak 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson Repair Histories

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