2010 Hyundai Tucson
Common Problems
Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
6 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission Shifting Issues and Gear Stuck in Park
18complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission fails to shift properly, often getting stuck in Park or shifting unexpectedly into Neutral, with warning lights illuminating.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Brake System Failure with Grinding Noise and ABS Light Activation
12complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system experiences grinding noises when applied, and the ABS warning lights illuminate, causing difficulty in stopping the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V651000
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Electrical System Malfunction with Door Locks and Accessories
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing door locks to fail, lights to malfunction, and audio systems to stop working.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Unintended Acceleration and Power Loss
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration followed by sudden power loss, causing erratic behavior and potential safety risks.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Airbag System Failure with Warning Light Activation
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe driver's side airbag warning light illuminates unexpectedly, and in some cases, airbags fail to deploy during collisions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Failure Due to Oil Pump Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails due to oil pump malfunction, causing complete oil loss with no warning lights or leaks.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.