10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,856 miles

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2005 Hyundai Tucson suspension problems

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2005 Hyundai Tucson Owner Comments

problem #13

Feb 142022

Tucson

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- West Chicago , IL, USA

problem #12

Aug 122020

Tucson

  • 161,000 miles
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.

- Walworth, NY, USA

problem #11

May 292020

Tucson 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
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.

- Barrington, RI, USA

problem #10

Jun 052020

Tucson 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #9

Oct 252019

Tucson

  • 152,482 miles
Severely rusted rear sub-frame. Nys inspection station advised the vehicle will likely not pass the nys safety inspection in 2020.

- Milan, NY, USA

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problem #8

Oct 202019

Tucson

  • 128,000 miles
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.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #7

Nov 012018

Tucson

  • 155,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle's subframe and suspension were severely rusted and corroded. The oil pan, fuel tank, fuel tank clamps, rear chassis cradle, and front end suspension (including the struts, sway bars, sway bar clamp, sway bushings) were replaced by an independent mechanic. Garber Hyundai (5450 bay rd, saginaw, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle still experienced front end vibration while driving. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #6

Feb 102019

Tucson

  • miles
Rear subframe of the car is very rotten.

- Garfield, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jul 062018

Tucson

  • 94,500 miles
On my 2005 Hyundai Tucson gls (94.5K miles, single owner, garage kept and regularly car washed), lower left control arm was so rusted (holes) to a point that it can be bent with little pressure when pushed against hardware surface. My young adult son was driving the car and it started pulling to side on local state highway. Very very dangerous!! thank god my kids were not in a major crash due to this. The lower right control was rusted as well to a point it may need a replacement in next year or two. Replaced both lower control arms and ball joints at my expense as I figured Hyundai will not cover this. There is just so much amount of rust under this car that is unbelievable. In April 2018, local Hyundai dealer voluntarily replaced the fuel tank bands (tsb#18-01-015) under a recall #952 (no recall notice received from Hyundai) when I went for an oil change, however they made no mention about rusted lower control arms and other rust. I feel that Hyundai and it's dealers are aware of sever rusting on 2005 Hyundai Tucson, but keeping their customers in dark and risking their customers lives!! btw, I own 2006 Honda Odyssey ex-L with 130K miles has solid control arms with minimal to no rust. I think Hyundai may have use a lower quality and low cost material!!

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 122018

Tucson

  • miles
I have a Hyundai that has a severe subframe rust. The dealer states it will only replace the part and nothing more. The subframe is so rusted that the part cannot be attached. They need to replace more than the part on recap to fix it. They have had my vehicle for 3.5 weeks of nothing but the runaround. I need your assistance to get this serious saftey issue fixed. There will be a crash if they don't fix

- Indianola, IA, USA

problem #3

Feb 142018

Tucson

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear of the vehicle "fishtailed" and almost crashed. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the cross member was severely corroded. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Clarence, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 312015

Tucson

  • 129,036 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was diagnosed that the vehicle's cross member was severely corroded. Two years prior, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously inspected for corrosion. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 129,036.

- Snow Shoe, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 202015

Tucson 4WD 6-cyl

  • 104 miles
2005 Hyundai tuscon, rear sub-frame completely rotted out. The garage was shocked to see where the 4 bolts are to hold the crossbar completed broke off! while driving on the highway at 65 mph, and changing lanes the vehicle seemed to have a delayed reaction or like it was "fish-tailing". the incident didn't happen on the highway, however when turning a corner on my street, suddenly a loud rubbing sound and grinding sound happened and the vehicle waved side to side while trying to drive it up the street. The steering was extremely loose and it felt like it was going to crash into the side of the road on the curb. There was rubber from the tire on the inside wheel well on the piece that covered the shocks. Hyundai replacement parts is almost $1000!!!.....updated 10/01/15

- Terryville, CT, USA

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