2005 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Part of Generation 1 — 2005–2009.
Complaints
273
Crashes
16
Fires
5
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:77,702 mi
Fires:1
#222 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:99,756 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#318 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:86,669 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | 1 | 77,702 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 22 | 5 | 1 | 99,756 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 86,669 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | 1 | — | 31,242 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 122,012 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | 1 | 136,750 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | — | — | 88,429 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | 1 | 99,225 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | 2 | — | 61,894 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 53,924 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 101,130 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 30,206 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 76,015 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | 1 | 132,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 35,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 45,207 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 125,872 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 107,580 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 5 | — | — | 71,680 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | — | — | 5,798 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 4 | — | — | 3,648 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 73,833 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 206,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 28,893 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 18,500 mi |
Other Hyundai Tucson Years
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