2005 Hyundai Tucson Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife's Hyundai Tucson (either 2005 or 2006) almost caused an accident today when the acceleration became erratic and then stalled while at an intersection. She immediately brought it into our Hyundai service center. I spoke with a service manager to tell him about a tps (throttle position sensor) problem that I have found out about specific to the 05-06 Hyundai Tucson. I also called Hyundai because this problem will not show up as a 'fault code'. …”
NHTSA complaint #10370733, filed 2010-12, 60,000 miles“Vehicle will start moving if on an incline while in park. Dealer has adjusted shifter cable several times and keeps returning to the being able to push the car while in park condition 9-12 months later. Their appears to be no fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11408471, filed 2021-04, 80,000 miles“Initial issues on vehicle presented in january 2021 with various check engine light codes including p0133. Although vehicle passed emissions in 2020, various check engine codes for mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors, misfire for various cylinders. After replacing indicated mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors indicated via obd ii tool, battery, alternator (more than once), both front cv boots, head gasket seals for both cylinder banks, more check engine light issues appear according to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415689, filed 2021-05, 218,900 miles“Transmission keeps slipping out of gear when you put into gear and car won't move. You stop at a light and even though car is in gear it won't move. Flip it back and forth on auto gear shift sometimes it moves. Other times it changes gears or slips out.”
NHTSA complaint #10637928, filed 2014-09, 50,000 miles“Problemas con el power train. History = en el primer ao se dao cd player lo cambiaron pero empece a tener dificultades con el horn por un mal entendido cambiaron el clock, hasta la fecha nunca me arreglaron el horn el cual deja y empieza a funcionar en cualquier momento. …”
NHTSA complaint #10297697, filed 2009-12, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10196546May 21, 2021Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 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…
- 10082725Sep 2, 2016This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
- 10082455Aug 9, 2016"the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the…
- 10032908Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may…
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10025083May 1, 2008Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed upshift or downshift - gds analysis.
- 10023646Nov 1, 2007Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes p0715, p0716, p0717, p07120, p0721 and p0722.
- 10022618Aug 1, 2007Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed engagement into drive or reverse.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 15 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 14 | 10% |
| 2022 | 64 | 16% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 42 | 11% |
| 2018 | 101 | 25% |
| 2017 | 293 | 27% |
| 2016 | 518 | 32% |
| 2015 | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 | 11 | 5% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 26 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 16% |
| 2010 | 22 | 37% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
18 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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