2017 Hyundai Tucson
Common Problems
Ranked from 498 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
25 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 Slippage and Gear Shifting Issues
293complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission slips and does not downshift properly, causing gear shifting issues and engine overrevving.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Stalling and Hesitation During Acceleration
228complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle stutters, hesitates, or stalls when attempting to accelerate from a stop, creating dangerous situations in traffic.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Failure Due to Internal Damage
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails due to internal damage, such as cylinder misfire or loss of compression, rendering the vehicle undriveable.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Failure Due to Connecting Rod Issues
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails due to connecting rod bearing wear, leading to engine knock and requiring immediate replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent refills or replacement of the oil pan.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Knocking and Abnormal Sounds
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces knocking sounds and abnormal noises, often indicating internal engine failure or misalignment.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine knocking and misfires
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking sound and misfires, leading to a loss of power and difficulty in driving.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Misfiring and Chattering Noise
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and produces a chattering noise, often due to issues with the ignition system or fuel delivery.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Stalling and Unresponsiveness
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or becomes unresponsive, often leading to a loss of power and difficulty in accelerating.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
- 10
Engine Combustion Chamber Issues
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences combustion chamber issues, leading to excessive oil consumption and engine failure.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Failure During High-Speed Driving
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails during high-speed driving, often leading to a loss of power and potential loss of control.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Malfunction Leading to Unpredictable Behavior
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine malfunctions unpredictably, causing sudden deceleration, stalling, and loss of control.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Stalling During Acceleration
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or misfires during acceleration, leading to reduced vehicle performance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
- 14
Engine Knocking and Misfiring
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces loud knocking sounds and misfires, indicating potential internal damage.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Sensor Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine sensors malfunction, leading to incorrect readings and potential engine failure.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Warning Lights and Malfunctions
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently shows warning lights and malfunctions, indicating underlying engine issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine hesitation and stalling
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine hesitates and stalls unexpectedly, often at stop signs or while accelerating, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Transmission failure
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and become unresponsive, especially on the highway.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Engine Catastrophic Failure
3complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine fails catastrophically, requiring immediate repair or replacement and posing a significant safety risk.
Related recall: 21V727000
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Engine Check Engine Light and Warning
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, indicating potential engine issues such as excessive oil consumption or internal damage.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Stalling and Limp Mode
3complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine enters limp mode and stumbles, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall, increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Transmission Slipping and Jerking
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips, jerks, and does not engage properly, causing the vehicle to sputter and move slowly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Door malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rear driver's side door malfunctions, preventing passengers from exiting the vehicle in an emergency.
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Engine Failure Due to Internal Bearing Issues
2complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine has failed due to internal bearing wear, causing the vehicle to become inoperable.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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Engine Misfire and Cylinder Compression Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and cylinder compression issues lead to poor performance and potential engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V727000
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.