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Hyundai Tucson

2005–2009 only

470 classified complaints 1 recall

189,029 sold in the US for 2005–2009.

17 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2005–2009 Hyundai Tucson models have 470 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 81,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Tucson report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 79 complaints · 4.2/10k sold

Median onset: 81,000 miles. 20.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 65 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 1.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 55 complaints · 2.9/10k sold

Median onset: 134,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 50 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 68,830 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 40 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 26 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 66,500 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 14 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 58,197 miles.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2005–2009 compare with other Tucson years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Hyundai Tucson report for every year and full specs/safety data.