2005 Hyundai Tucson Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 6% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I want to have a four wheel alignment service completed. The automotive technician invited me back to view the underside of my vehicle. What I saw was very disturbing. The whole rear left side of my vehicle is rusted something awful. This subframe is totally rusted through and through. I also recently had to replace rusted out lower control arms.”
NHTSA complaint #11278320, filed 2019-11, 128,000 miles“While driving up the exit ramp, the frame broke in half in front of the rear tires causing the rear of the car to shake violently and was very hard to control.. According to the service garage it was broken on both sides beyond repair. Fortunately I was just exiting the interstate where I was driving at approx. 75 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11064832, filed 2018-01, 227,000 miles“3 outside and 3 inside door handles have broken off. Motor for electronic windows [driver, front passenger and rear passenger] all quit working within a week of each other. And no, it wasn't fuses. Headlight housing, passenger side is breaking inside the housing.”
NHTSA complaint #11132723, filed 2018-10, 56,000 miles“I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the year make and model are listed under the recall section of the NHTSA website, specifically for an airbag issue, I am requesting information regarding what nest-steps I nay take to have this problem repaired by Hyundai without any cost to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11538428, filed 2023-08“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 2006-08Related service bulletins
- 10018171Aug 1, 2005Special service tool spotlight (srs deployment adapter).
- 10018169Aug 1, 2005Special service tool spotlight (srs dummy load adapter).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 17% |
| 2025 | 61 | 21% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30% |
| 2023 | 34 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 28 | 16% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 44 | 11% |
| 2017 | 139 | 13% |
| 2016 | 264 | 16% |
| 2015 | 29 | 13% |
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 25 | 9% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 22 | 18% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
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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