2012 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson 2012

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2012 Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (48%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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2012 Hyundai Tucson repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Tucson

Engine not specified

Hyundai Tucson in North Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

28000 mi
Clicking noise when brakes applied and released. Replaced part in console part of shift lever. They are supposed to have a shift mechanism on order to take care of this. 

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2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Tucson in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2017 - Dec 2021
Jun 2017

71300 mi
Front strut upper bearing was knocking when going over bumps. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Apr 2018

77500 mi
Strut was still making knocking noise. Replaced the entire strut under extended warranty. 
Hyundai Tucson in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Sep 2013

10540 mi
Stabilizer link needed replacing. It was making noise when going over bumps 
Hyundai Tucson in Arizona, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
Jul 2017

80000 mi

US $255
Had both rear struts replaced. Normal interval for such a replacement. 
Hyundai Tucson in Indiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2020
Jan 2018

121000 mi

US $1600
Bad tires...dry rot. Got new tires and alignment. 
Hyundai Tucson in Florida, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

56000 mi

US $1200
compressor went bad, requiring the front of the car to be removed to access area 
Hyundai Tucson in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2015
Apr 2012

10000 mi
WATER COMING INSIDE FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX 
Oct 2012

16000 mi
water was leaking into the car from behind the glove box 
Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

89280 mi

C $400
Upper O2 sensor failed 
Hyundai Tucson in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Apr 2014

32020 mi
Three support bars connected to the suspension and stabilizer bar had come loose. All three were replaced under warranty. One was still fine. 
Hyundai Tucson in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2012 - Nov 2016
Nov 2015

39680 mi
Both rear end links 
Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Mar 2018
Aug 2014

39720 mi
sway bar links caused clunk in front suspension. 
Nov 2015

63240 mi
rear shock absorbers 
Feb 2018

99200 mi

C $300
Sawy bar links replaced on all 4 corners because of noise 
Hyundai Tucson in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

23000 mi
Emission system - check engine light. Parts were ordered, return trip required. 
Oct 2016

31300 mi
Erratic acceleration. Performed "BG Induction Service", replaced MAF/intake clnr at 38.00 
Sep 2017

37000 mi
No repair yet, but back up camera is now intermittent. 

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2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Hyundai Tucson in New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 2012 - Nov 2020
Jul 2018

94240 mi

C $350
Muffler was replaced. an attempt was made to repair holes in the muffler. 
Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
Mar 2014

37537 mi
Knocking noise from rear driver side when driving and steering. Dealer replaced rear shock assembly under warranty. 
Hyundai Tucson in California, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2018
Jun 2013

19000 mi
Rear spoiler mounting bolts loose. Tightened and it's been fine since. 

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2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Tucson in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
May 2016

32120 mi
clunking from rear end 
Nov 2016

34400 mi

C $500
seized calipers. replaced rotors and pads 

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