2005 Hyundai Tucson Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 3% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While opening the rear hatch window of my 2005 Hyundai Tucson, both window hinges broke and the window fell into my hands. The vehicle was parked in the driveway. When I called the dealer he said the hinges were $97. A piece and said he had a lot of them in stock (which leads me to believe this happens a lot more frequently than is reported!)”
NHTSA complaint #10380817, filed 2011-02, 109,000 miles“I own a 2005 bought brand new Hyundai tucsan. Today we went to put something in the hatch using the window and it fell into my hands. The latches are so corroded that they just fell off. This should not be happening to a 6 yr old vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10407181, filed 2011-06, 53,000 miles“I bought my Hyundai tuscon brand new back in 2005. Last week I noticed a rattling sound coming from the rear windshield and when I went to check it the back windshield almost has fallen out. The latch that holds the windshield in place has corroded completely. I can honestly say that over the 5 years I have owned the vehicle I hardly open the back window. I usually open the entire tailgate when placing items for storage. I have contacted the dealer and Hyundai about the issue looking to get the latch replaced and haven't heard anything back from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371199, filed 2010-12, 59,500 miles“1-2-05 I bought my tuscan Hyundai-mat rolling up/sunglass case sticking. Mats were replaced. Glass case fix 06 problems list: august 22, 005--perform recall 068-esp-hecu reprogramming- passenger door gets stuck--npf unable to duplicate customers concern-customer to return at a later date.---- sunglass case gets stuck--they were unable to duplicate it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166167, filed 2006-08“I have a 2005 Hyundai Tucson I have several problems with my vehicle none of which the dealer says he can find but before I crash or loose my life I would like fix. Today, august 1, 2006, I was traveling down the highway at normal speeds and when I step on the brake to slow down they gave. When I removed my foot they were still pumping by themselves. I pulled off the highway and turned off the car when I turned back the car the ep light stated it was off. Then, when it is raining my brakes will lock and I go sliding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164132, filed 2006-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 158 | 10% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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