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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 1.6L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7000 mi Transfer case was making a whirring noise. It was replaced. 

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2017 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

1421 mi Car accelerated poorly and would lost power during take off and at times on the highway. Jerky. Lunged forward unexpectedly in low gear. Unpredictable performance. Code P0236 - Replace Turbocharger Boost Sensor A. Runs great now after being out of the shop for 2 days. Very unexpected after only have the car 4 weeks!!! 

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2017 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

8000 mi Stalling transmission was updated again because the first time they fixed it they only did the engine update. 

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2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

3800 mi DCT software update. 
8000 mi DCT software update (T1B) for low speed shifts 
9000 mi No take off from stop lights. Vibration. Clunking noises. Transmission over heating light. 
11000 mi No take off at stop light. Jerking at low speeds. Clunking sound when shifting. Vibration. 
18200 mi Transmission not engaging. No take off from stop lights. Vibration. 
38000 mi In Eco mode high RPMs from stop. No actual work done as it us a noted performance characteristic of the Eco Sport. 
65000 mi DCT replaced after recall issued for problem reported earlier, high RPM from a stop. 
2000 mi Transmission computer updated during normal oil change. Previously the transmission was slow to respond. After update, much better. 
1000 mi Software update to correct shifting issues. 
8000 mi Computer software upgrade to repair shifting problems in the transmission 

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2016 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

4920 mi fix an issue with the transmission, vehicle still doesn't move sometimes even when you floor it. biggest piece of crap I've ever driven. 
11160 mi hesitation unresponsive and not shifting right. probably not repairable. just always in the wrong gear and very unresponsive by design. 
7000 mi The car was getting stuck in first gear 
5580 mi recall to update transmission software re hesitation, gear selection 
2000 mi software update 

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2014 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

37200 mi Awd coupler between transmission and rear axle making loud hum when cornering. Replacement on extended warranty. Was approximately $1000 paid for by manufacturer. 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

103500 mi

US $301
A transmission line burst open while traveling. The Car had to be towed to a dealer and the line was replaced, new fluid was refilled and the transmission was checked and performs well. 
133000 mi Error code P7103 with transmission shifting funny. Cleared code problem cleared. 
172894 mi Recall on sensor Replaced sensor 
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. 
31000 mi Replace temperature sensor on transmission 
30320 mi Noise in front end. Dealer installed spacers in both the left and right front axles. 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

41000 mi First dealer replaced hose on transmission. Car had ceased to move after stop. second trip, different dealer. replaced transmission. when I picked up the car from the first dealer, it was hesitating when I tried to accelerate. By the time I got to the dealer, it hiccuped and coughed when I tried to go after stop. 
5000 mi Check engine light. First time, they found no code. Second time they found stored {P0711) a few days later they found P0713, both related to transmission fluid temperature sensor. On last trip sensor replaced - tech bulletin 11-AT-010. 

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2011 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi Received notice that circuit board was being replaced. 

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2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi CEL and code read was P O711, Trans Temp Sensor. Took 3 trips to Dlr for them to 'find code' and arm wrestle on warranty coverage. It was finally covered: installed new harness. 

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2010 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

17980 mi Dash VSD Off and 4WD Lock lights going random on in transit. If car stopped and engine turned off and on lights turning off. 

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2009 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

US $1300
and front CV shafts (the latter were leaking like crazy). $500 parts, $710 labor, $90 for 4-wheel alignment. 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson

Engine not specified

66960 mi Clutch pedal noisy when pressed and depressed 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

42315 mi

C $2100
slipping gears from 2nd to 3rd. Apparently the issue wasn't covered on warranty. after bitching to Hyundai Canada (phone, letters, emails), they finally agreed to compensate me for 25% - how gracious of them. Still cost me over $1,500!!! 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

91760 mi Four wheel drive coupler was broken. Did not repair 
89000 mi MIL light keeps coming on occasionally with same codes as before; continued ignoring it. 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

135000 mi clutch clunking, possibly throw-out bearing. only problem aside from struts at 130k miles. 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

65820 mi

$1200
Change clutch disc, rectify flywheel, thrust bearing,crankshaft retainer and clutch pressure plate 

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2007 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

38720 mi

$825
Replaced RH CV Joint, LH CV boot 
47120 mi

$18
Tiptronic not working - gear shift lever needs replacing 
57958 mi

$1072
Transmission fluid leaking from transmission. Seals replaced. 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

87260 mi

C $300
when i park the car it makes a big rocking jolt 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

I ended up trading my 2006 Hyundai Tucson in for a Honda Pilot in December 2009. The transmission broke after 130,000 km or so and I had other issues with the tucson; it just wasn't worth the cost of repairs. Sorry for not reporting early 

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2006 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

48980 mi

$1480
Right & left CV joints. 
89900 mi

$70
replace transmission solenoid 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

54000 mi Bad vibration at low revs. Shop found problem with clutch plate. Replaced with "modified" plate from manufacturer. Problem resolved 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77500 mi The Automatic Transmission had a delay of 5 seconds after engaging D (Drive) or R (Reverse). The dealer replaced the Automatic Gearbox Selector switch (situated externally and topside of the gearbox). 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

26000 mi Replace transmission - under warranty 

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2005 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $565
Right axle seal was replaced. 
108500 mi Replaced a gasket on the transmission case that had been leaking slightly. 
52700 mi

C $520
transmission cooler was leaking 
34720 mi Change Tranny.  

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2004.5 Hyundai Tucson 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi Drive shaft gaiter split, could have been result of accident in January 
66000 mi Check warning light stayed on, diagnoised as Auto transmission fault after oil top up. Oil completely changed problem, cured after running for around 100 miles 

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