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Hyundai Tucson repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

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Hyundai Tucson brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

5000 mi Recall 

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2017 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

17000 mi

US $50
Brakes squeaked loudly. Dealer inspected and said no abnormal wear. Dealer also lied telling us synthetic oil was required for normally aspirated engine. Since then we took vehicle to a local garage which helped reduce the noise. 

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2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

turbocharged 175hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

16120 mi

C $200
Brakes squealing, dealer serviced by deglazing cleaning lubricating and adjusting. 

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2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

55000 mi

US $200
Left rear [wheel speed] sensor failure 

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2012 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

34400 mi

C $500
seized calipers. replaced rotors and pads 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

17340 mi Faulty brake switch-traction control and down hill assistance lights ON on the dash board. 
43918 mi

C $475
Front brakes were grinding. 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

15200 mi Having occasional prob with being unable to turn ignition key. Can't release steering wheel either. Service unable to duplicate. 
20300 mi A traction control light came on and prevented me from placing the car in reverse or park. I was told it was a bad electronic indicator on the wheel / braking system. It was fixed within an hour and no problems since 
79000 mi

US $500
Replaced driver rear brake caliper, pads and rotor. Caliper was binding and pads and rotor smoking. 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

48980 mi

C $350
Left rear Caliper seized. Replaced under ext. warr. However, both rear rotors and pads needed changing. 1st time since new. Not bad considering mileage and how we drive. 
79360 mi

C $1000
All rotors were pitted beyond repair, and pads were separating for their backing. Covid kept us home and caused the rust. 

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2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

39300 mi CPU kept thinking the wheels were spinning and flashed the dummy light. 
10000 mi Shudder in brake pedal and steering wheel when applying brakes, on any downhill terrain, especially when cold to not fully warmed up, brake-wise. Dealer tech said they could not duplicate and did not notice condition. 

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2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

42780 mi Warning lights for stability control Replace brake switch 

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2009 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

56000 mi

US $250
Replaced passenger side brake cable. Warning: the aftermarket part is not an exact fit, be sure to by OEM part. It will save you alot of time. 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson

Engine not specified

66960 mi

R 2000
Kickback on brake pedal 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

126000 mi Frozen caliper 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

107100 mi

US $170
needed new rotors and pads to correct sound car made while backing up.no longer here sound.problem fixed 
37253 mi

C $600
had car back from dealer just four days after spring tune up when noticed strange noises when brakes applied. took it back and they found $600 repairs on breaks. Unfortunately, the warranty expired 2 days before I noticed problem at 60k. 
48980 mi

C $1775
another break problem. only 19k since last break repair. this one cost more. $800.00 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $325
New pads and rotors for front brakes.  
89000 mi

US $375
Rear brakes (rotors and pads) 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

15752 mi

$615
Replaced front wheel rotors 
189000 mi

US $98
brake rotors replaced 
214000 mi

US $740
Master brake cylinder replaced. . 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

109000 mi

US $600
Brake pads and rotors were replaced. 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

51000 mi ESP Off sensor intermittently came on 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $565
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. 
180000 mi

US $444
Rusted brake line replaced. 
128000 mi Brake line broke, lost all Brake Fluid. 

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