2005 Hyundai Tucson problems
The Hyundai Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn/; Korean: 현대 투싼) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It is named after the city of Tucson, Arizona. It was originally known as the Hyundai JM when it was introduced in Japan in 2004.
The second-generation model was marketed as the Hyundai ix35 in several markets, including Europe, Australia and China, before reverting to Tucson for the third generation. Since its first generation, the Tucson has been developed alongside the Kia Sportage, sharing platforms and engines.
The Tucson is the best-selling Hyundai SUV model, with more than 7 million units sold globally since it launched in 2004. Of these, 1.4 million units have been sold in Europe.
The fourth-generation model marked the switch to a mid-size car platform using the N3 platform which is shared with another three corporate siblings, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Hyundai Mufasa and the fourth-generation Kia Sorento. As of 2022, the Tucson is positioned between the Kona or Creta and the three-row Santa Fe in Hyundai's crossover SUV lineup.
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Common 2005 Hyundai Tucson problems
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has been known to have several common problems, primarily related to transmission troubles, air conditioning issues, and engine problems. These issues have been reported by owners of this car and can be found in various sources, including online forums, reviews, and technical service bulletins.
Transmission Troubles:
The most prominent issue that has plagued the Hyundai Tucson is transmission troubles. Many users reported that their vehicle would not move forward and accelerate after it came to a stop on the road. This problem is especially noticeable in the 2016 model of this car. Other transmission problems include lack of shifting, transmission hesitation, and a lurch forward after a stop. These issues can be costly and dangerous, as they can affect the car's ability to move and accelerate properly.
Air Conditioning Issues:
Another common problem with these models is the air conditioning and heating system. While this isn't dangerous, it can be expensive and make driving the car a painful experience. This issue can be seen in all of the years mentioned above, including the 2005 model. Some examples of air conditioning and heating problems include: system not working, intermittent operation, and bad odor when the system starts.
Engine Problems:
Engine problems have sporadically plagued the models listed above, including the 2005 model. From engine failure to loss of power while driving, the Hyundai Tucson has experienced it all. The 2016 model has had engine and transmission issues, making it a model you should avoid at all costs.
Forward Collision-Avoidance System Issues:
Some of the newer Hyundai models are equipped with the Forward Collision-Avoidance – an advanced safety feature designed to prevent accidents. However, several 2019 Tucson owners reported having issues with this system. According to one report, the Tucson had a delayed reaction to a potential collision, and that's after setting the system to early warning. Furthermore, some drivers expected that the system would give out two warning signals before the system took over and automatically applied the brakes. However, some drivers had to use the brakes themselves.
Acceleration Troubles:
Difficulty accelerating is one of the hallmark issues with 2016, 2017, and 2018 Tucsons. Several drivers reported they had trouble accelerating after coming to a stop. Stepping on a gas pedal does nothing, and the SUV remains unresponsive. Some reports indicated that it takes more than a few seconds for the vehicle to rev up.
These are some of the common problems that have been reported by owners of the Hyundai Tucson, including the 2005 model. While some of these issues can be costly and dangerous, others can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. It is essential to be aware of these problems and consider them when purchasing a used Hyundai Tucson.
What are the common faults with Hyundai Tucson?
How reliable is the Hyundai Tucson, and what common problems should you know?
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- Transmission shifting / gearbox issues. ...
- Engine failure, knocking and other noises. ...
- Airbag problems. ...
- No sound from the speakers. ...
- Door lock issues. ...
- Problems with air conditioning. ...
- Forward collision system.
What is the mileage of Hyundai Tucson 2005?
Hyundai Tucson 2005-2010 Specs & Features
| Engine | 1991 cc - 1995 cc |
|---|---|
| Torque | 25 @ 1,800-2,800 (kgm@rpm) |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Mileage | 12.6 kmpl |
What is the engine capacity of Hyundai Tucson 2005?
Tucson 2005-2010 Specs, Features and Price
The Diesel engine is 1991 cc and 1995 cc . It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission. Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Tucson 2005-2010 has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl .
Is the Hyundai Tucson a good reliable car?
Hyundai Tucson is known for above-average reliability with a RepairPal score of 4.0/5, a 79/100 J.D. Power rating, and a high owner satisfaction score from the Honest John Satisfaction Index.
2005 Hyundai Tucson car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Tucson problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Hyundai Tucson vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Hyundai Tucson
The NHTSA has received 185 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Hyundai Tucson vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KM8JN12D85U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Caught on fire. Started under passager floor board. Burnt completely up
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-10
- VIN: KM8JM12B95U
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the "recall" section of the NHTSA website, specifically for an airbag issue, I am requesting information regarding what nest-steps I nay take to have this problem repaired by Hyundai without any cost to me.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-28
- VIN: KM8JN12D45U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 75,880.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-31
- VIN: KM8JN12D55U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: This car accelerates while unattended. Most likely due to an ECM malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. On 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. It will go 25mph on its own and to stop I had to put it in neutral. I’ve seen that my car isn’t the only one experiencing this. Considering it’s an ECM issue there should be a recall because that is not a part you change during the life of a car.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-14
- VIN: KM8JN72D25U
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
ENGINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-25
- VIN: KM8JM12B35U
- Components: ENGINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the RPM failed to raise, and the vehicle failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-09
- VIN: Km8jn72d25u
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Air bag light on dashboard Esp light comes on and off
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-14
- VIN: KM8JN72D25U
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the warning light disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-16
- VIN: KM8JN12D45U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Brake light no coming on when brake pedal is being push
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-08
- VIN: KM8JN12D25U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: INITIAL ISSUES ON VEHICLE PRESENTED IN JANUARY 2021 WITH VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES INCLUDING P0133. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS IN 2020, VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE CODES FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS, MISFIRE FOR VARIOUS CYLINDERS. AFTER REPLACING INDICATED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSORS INDICATED VIA OBD II TOOL, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR (MORE THAN ONCE), BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS, HEAD GASKET SEALS FOR BOTH CYLINDER BANKS, MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISSUES APPEAR ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY ANOTHER CYLINDER MISFIRE CHECK ENGINE CODE HAS APPEARED AFTER ALL SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH OEM RECOMMENDED BRAND REPLACEMENTS (NKG PRE-GAPPED SPARK PLUGS). THE MISFIRE CODE HAS CLEARED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT CHECK ENGINE CODE FROM THE OBD II TOOL IS ERROR CODE FOR DRIVE TRAIN DRIVEABILITY P0420 REGARDING CATALYST SYSTEM OPERATING BELOW THRESHOLD AT BANK 1. I HAVE UTILIZED LOCAL STORE CATALYTIC CLEANER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM, WHICH HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2021, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST LOCAL DEALSHIP FOR A LARGE MAJORITY OF THESE REPAIRS INCLUDING A $150 DEALERSHIP FEE JUST TO HAVE THESE CODES REVIEWED AND ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE LABOR TO ADDRESS FOR EACH ISSUE FOR EACH REPAIR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- VIN: KM8JN72D35U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE NOX, PURGE VALVE, FUEL TRIM AND CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSORS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, TEN DAYS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. LAUREL HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 998 EISENHOWER BLVD, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-08
- VIN: KM8JM12BX5U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE WILL START MOVING IF ON AN INCLINE WHILE IN PARK. DEALER HAS ADJUSTED SHIFTER CABLE SEVERAL TIMES AND KEEPS RETURNING TO THE BEING ABLE TO PUSH THE CAR WHILE IN PARK CONDITION 9-12 MONTHS LATER. THEIR APPEARS TO BE NO FIX.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-23
- VIN: KM8JN72D25U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF HEAD LIGHT SLIVER MELTED
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-12
- VIN: KM8JN72D65U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VISION HYUNDAI WEBSTER (755 RIDGE RD, WEBSTER, NY 14580, (585) 787-2111) FOR AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN FOR CORROSION ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE DEALER TOOK PHOTOS TO SUBMIT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR APPROVAL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN 80% CHANCE THAT THE SUBFRAME COULD FRACTURE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE UNDRIVABLE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO GUARANTEES THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE CONTACT IF THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED BEYOND REPAIR AND WOULD CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR FURTHER REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND CASE MANAGER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT CALLED BACK AND THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY UNREPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KM8JN72D95U
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-05
- VIN: KM8JN72D75U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH, CAR SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. MECHANIC STATED IT BROKE DUE TO RUST AND ROT. BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. CAR HAS 115K MILES. OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND FOR SAME ISSUE. APPEARS TO BE NO RECALL FOR THIS. IF TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT COULD OF BEEN A MUCH WORSE ACCIDENT. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-29
- VIN: KM8JN12D35U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,842.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-25
- VIN: KM8JM12B75U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: SEVERELY RUSTED REAR SUB-FRAME. NYS INSPECTION STATION ADVISED THE VEHICLE WILL LIKELY NOT PASS THE NYS SAFETY INSPECTION IN 2020.
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-20
- VIN: KM8JN12D05U
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WANT TO HAVE A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE COMPLETED. THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN INVITED ME BACK TO VIEW THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. WHAT I SAW WAS VERY DISTURBING. THE WHOLE REAR LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE IS RUSTED SOMETHING AWFUL. THIS SUBFRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH AND THROUGH. I ALSO RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-15
- VIN: KM8JN72D15U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WELL TRANMISSION ITS SHAKING WHEN I GO OVER 65MPH AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KM8JN72D25U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT WRIST AND CHEST PAIN. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE INJURIES TO THE OTHER DRIVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,942.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-29
- VIN: KM8JN72D25U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEAD LIGHT INSIDE BOTH SLIVER AREA ARE BURN ?? CAN'T FIND WHAT CAUSES IT NEED HELP PICTURE ATTACHE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: KM8JN12D05U
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: MY ESC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. CAN YOU TELL ME IF AND WHEN THAT RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR?
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-12
- VIN: KMBJM12B85U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: KM8JN12D55U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR TAKES 6 TIMES TO START CAR LOSSES POWER ON EXPRESSWAY ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT CODES COME UP AND FIX PROBLEM BUT ISSUE ALWAYS COMES BACK WAS TOLD WIRING PROBLEM SPENT OVER 1000.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NO MENTION PRICELESS IF NOT SAFE TO DRIVE
2005 Hyundai Tucson recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
- Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
- Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED THAT A SMALL STATURE ADULT DRIVER NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT OCCUR.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE WITH ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOW RISK DEPLOYMENT FOR SMALL STATURE ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THE SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, AND WILL BE PERFORMED IN TWO MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING STATIC AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTING CONDUCTED BY NHTSA USING FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE DUMMIES INDICATED IF A SMALL STATURED ADULT DRIVER, NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL OR NEAR FRONTAL CRASH, DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY RESULT IN AN INSUFFICIENT MARGIN OF COMPLIANCE AS MEASURED BY THE TEST DUMMY USED IN THE NHTSA TEST.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
- Consequence: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
- Consequence: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
- Consequence: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
- Consequence: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Negative 2005 Hyundai Tucson car reviews
Positive 2005 Hyundai Tucson car reviews
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Your LX 2.7L V6 4WD vehicle sounds like it's in great shape with only 48K miles and regular maintenance. It's great to hear that you enjoy driving it more and more each year. I completely understand your preference for the original body style over the new Tucson design, as it offers better visibility and less sun on your face. Additionally, the V6 engine provides more torque than the new Turbo 4 cylinder engines. Overall, it sounds like you have a reliable and enjoyable SUV on your hands!
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I recently took my 2001 Hyundai Elantra to the dealership for an oil change and tune-up. However, I ended up leaving with a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, which I absolutely adore. I love everything about this car, from its sleek look to its stylish interior. Unfortunately, just one week after purchasing it, my best friend's husband accidentally backed into the front bumper, causing around $1200 worth of cosmetic damage. Thankfully, the engine was not affected, but the bumper was severely damaged. It was quite challenging to find the necessary parts for this new car, and it took two weeks to get the front bumper replaced. So, let's all be careful and avoid any accidents with our beloved cars!
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Overall, I think it's an excellent mid-entry SUV. It's definitely not the largest, but it manages to be rather spacious and comfortable considering its smaller size. It's not cramped like most small SUVs. With all the standard features and optional upgrades, I think you made a great purchase.
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I love my new Hyundai Tucson! It's comfortable, stylish, and great on gas. While it can be a bit sluggish on hills, it still meets my personal needs for a small SUV.
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As a car owner since 1952, I must say that this car is the most fun to drive out of all the cars I have owned. The front wheel drive provides adequate power, making the steering absolutely delicious, especially with its small turning radius. This gives outstanding control, meaning you can go very clearly wherever you point the vehicle. You have to try it to feel it! The interior has a 'vanilla' aesthetic, which is tasteful and industrial. Considering every other luxury feature, I can't complain about the price.
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Top 2005 Hyundai Tucson Problems · Transmission Won't Shift/CEL Due to Failed Speed Sensors in Transmission. 106 people have reported this · Recall Issued For ...
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Jul 21, 2017 ... If the fuel pressure is “iffy”, sometimes shops will attach a fuel pressure gauge in a way so they can see it during a test drive. If the ...
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No start problem solved - 2005 Tucson GLS | Hyundai Forums
Sep 21, 2014 ... Really common problem on many Hyundai cars for years. Inadequate ground wire connection to body which leads to all sorts of weird electrical ...
Should I but this 2005 Tucson with 113k miles? The dealership is ...
Aug 22, 2021 ... Only real issues was transmission problem but it got rebuilt by the prior owner. Think the Tuscon only came with the 2.7 v6. Upvote.
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Gillian Raynor 2024-09-01
This SUV has a sleek appearance similar to a new Lexus, but with the added bonus of dual exhaust. While the gas mileage is fair, it is comparable to my previous 8 cylinder Mercury Grand Marquis. The stereo system is a bit buzzy and I plan to have it replaced. It would be great to have power seats. The automatic/manual shift feature is not necessary. I did experience a defective speed sensor which caused the engine light to come on, but it was easily fixed.
Vince Mills 2024-08-06
If you're looking for a vehicle with a focus on fuel efficiency and build quality, the Tucson is a great option. While it may not have the largest cargo space, it is extremely well built and perfect for those who prioritize quality over quantity. The Tucson is also a great choice for those who prefer a more relaxed driving experience. Thank you for considering the Tucson for your next vehicle!