2005 Hyundai Tucson Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 16% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall on april 8th approximately 6 o'clock in the morning I was awaken out of my sleep to my car on fire in my yard. I called the firefighter department they came out and said it was from bad electrical wires. My car was in my front yard...I last drove it that night to pizza hut”
NHTSA complaint #10971886, filed 2017-04, 184,000 miles“I usually keep my car in the garage and out of the weather. I recall last year my daughter said my car stalled out when she was driving. I told her water may have just splashed under the engine or something. I just had the same issue. We had a rain storm last night. I went out and started my car. I came out to leave and my car was off. I tried to start it again but it didn't want to turn over. Finally after 7 tries the car started. I backed out and it just sputtered and the car just cut out twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449664, filed 2012-02, 65,000 miles“Vehicle locks and unlocks doors at random, with or without keys in the ignition. Causes battery to fail as it will continue this when not in use. This is the second Hyundai I owned that had this same problem and looking through carfax on used vehicles there are numerous vehicles with repeated electrical problems. The vehicle can be moving or in parked in a garage overnight. Vehicle had me locked inside so long at one point that I was late for a meeting and was about to crawl out a window when I was actually able to use a door. This is a definite safety issue for any type of accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10845714, filed 2016-03, 73,000 miles“My 2005 Hyundai Tucson (2.7l v-6 4wd) has for the last 1.5 years has been: 1.stalling out 2. Running very rough with no power (especially when raining or after several days of rain) 3. Cranks over but doesn't start 4. Engine quits running on highway (leaving us stranded on route I-80). All intermittently! I have had the car in a repair shop where they replaced the ignition coil pack assembly (6/2011). Then it failed again but not long enough to get something diagnosed, so I drove it just knowing someday it was going to happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442119, filed 2012-01, 83,000 miles“I purchased a 2005 Hyundai Tucson on 2/7/07 for which the dealership was not at fault as they were lied to by the previous owner. Within a few weeks after owning the car it would just die anywhere and at anytime. I contacted the dealership numerous times to only get little assistance and a few repair attempts without success. It died 5 separate times on the 14 freeway in the evening after picking up my boys in rosamond and had 5 near fatal accidents which I documented where I was and the time and date. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203550, filed 2007-09, 45 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10020907Dec 1, 2006Esc (esp) hecu and yaw rate sensor interchangeability.
- 10019123Jan 1, 2006Esc (or esp) ecm (electronic control module) reprogramming procedure - campaign 922.
- 10017646Oct 1, 2005Sunroof motor rattle noise caused by loose mounting screws-correction procedure.
- 10018184Aug 1, 2005Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10019170Dec 1, 2004Occupant classification system ecu resetting procedure.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 13% |
| 2025 | 68 | 23% |
| 2024 | 20 | 20% |
| 2023 | 27 | 20% |
| 2022 | 54 | 14% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 19 | 11% |
| 2019 | 47 | 12% |
| 2018 | 29 | 7% |
| 2017 | 85 | 8% |
| 2016 | 217 | 13% |
| 2015 | 20 | 9% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 12% |
| 2005 | 30 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
31 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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