10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,568 miles

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problem #11

Jan 102022

Tucson

  • miles
At first brakes were making noise so I went to replace them after getting parts and I noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor I was able to get it on concrete pad but when I jacked it up I say big chunks of rust falling when I looked under car rear axle subframe was pretty much gone after I say that I decided to order the replacement subframe but when it come in and I was getting ready to do it I body mount where it is bolted also needs replaced I was trying to find them when I come across a factory recall about this issue when I contacted them and the dealer about this issue dealer said it couldn't be done because there was nothing left and he refused to put on a lift because he said the rear subframe would fall on ground but manufacturer denied to repair or make any resolutions for it even though they had in past and they new about the problem I have found over 1000 issues listed and they have repaired a bunch of the same vehicles for the same issue I told them I never received anything about the issue and they said it was my responsibility not there's so not only did they not do or even try to do what they have on recall but they refused to do anything for me and I was glad I didn't try driving after I heard noise because I could of caused a major accident and been severely injured in process not to mention someone else due to rear frame and brakes falling and falling out of car

- Newport, NC, USA

problem #10

Feb 012024

Tucson

  • miles
Rear cross member frame broke in 2 spots due to rust. I-??ve searched this and found numerous vehicles with same problem contacted dealer and they said they can-??t do anything about it. What steps should I take. I called there corporate office left They don-??t don-??t return calls callsor or texts complaints.

- Bridgeport , CT, USA

problem #9

Aug 062022

Tucson

  • miles
Rear control arm mount broke away from subframe while on the highway going 65mph. Violent shaking and steering malfunction occurred immediately. Passed WV inspection just a few months ago.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #8

Feb 152021

Tucson

  • 97,000 miles
Hyundai never notified us of the subframe rust recall. Our mechanic just pointed out that our's. he said the car is unsafe to drive. Getting it replaced at our expense. Brake lines have already failed and had to be replaced at our expense. Alternator and power steering pump, front suspension all at our expense. Hyundai unresponsive.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

problem #7

Oct 202020

Tucson

  • miles
I just spent about $100. Fixing ball joint and control arm and was rotating wheels and looked under car and seen rear subframe all rusted out.the car has a great body and runs very good. I bought this car brand new and I drive my grandkids in this car and now looks un safe to drive.

- Vincent, OH, USA

problem #6

Jun 052019

Tucson

  • 117,702 miles
We were driving the car when the rear end started swaying while making a left turn onto a busy main street. We had a mechanic shop look underneath and they found that the entire rear subframe had come apart due to corrosion.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #5

Jan 242019

Tucson

  • 150,000 miles
Rear subframe has collapsed and disconnected from the unibody suddenly due to excessive corrosion. Car is only 12 years old and only has 150,000 miles on it. Collapse is sudden and makes the car difficult to steer and can result in erratic movements in handling.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #4

May 262017

Tucson

  • 105,000 miles
Driving normal and lost control of vehicle. Was able to get to a safe spot. Looked under vehicle and found rear sub-frame rusted through causing unsafe condition by breaking the mounting point of the rear toe link

- Highland, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 052013

Tucson 6-cyl

  • 25,549 miles
After taking left turn the rear end started to shake had car towed to garage where it was found the rear sub frame had complete broken off.

- East Wareham, MA, USA

problem #2

May 022012

Tucson 4WD 6-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 15 mph the passenger front tie rod and control arm failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The local mechanic stated that the failure was a common failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated the failure was due to a defect in the material. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 07/05/12

- Oak Hill , WV, USA

problem #1

Jan 192009

Tucson

  • 11,000 miles
2006 Tucson Hyundai-11,000 mi and had to replace rear tires due to tire wear. Completely bald. Cost-$300. Dealer states it may be due to needing alignment or defect in frame. Will not honor bumper to bumper 5 year 60,000 mi warranty. Refuses to pay for alignment or to see if it is a frame problem. Will not reimburse for tires, even though the tire dealer stated the measurements and how it was not right to have them that bald. Buying the car brand new-I now am afraid to drive it. It was bought June 2006, I have babied it and drove only for special occasions and vacations. Yet now I feel it is dangerous to drive. Especially when it could be a frame problem, and they are refusing to investigate. I am having to take it to a alignment shop myself to have it checked. Your site only gives me the option of one tire report. But both tires were bald! thank you.

- Kent, OH, USA