2005 Hyundai Tucson Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 5% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 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.
“The back hatch window of my 2005 tuscon broke, sending the right 1/2 of the window flying down about 2 feet. The back door/hatch latch is also broken, you can't shut it without pulling he latch back out manually first after opening it. Has been over a month and 1/2 ;parts still not all in. Also,the gas cap latch is rested and I fear next to break.”
NHTSA complaint #10292261, filed 2009-11, 81,000 miles“As I was driving down the highway, I noticed that one of the windows in my 2005 Hyundai Tucson sounded like it had been rolled down. Almost immediately, my daughter yelled, our window is coming off! I had just enough time to look in my rearview mirror to see the right rear quarter panel window being held on by just a small strip of some sort of adhesive. In less than a second, the window flew off, began pinwheeling through the air and narrowly missed the vehicle just behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460720, filed 2012-06, 66,500 miles“My 2005 hundai tuscon seems to be of very poor quality. I rarely use the backhatch window, maybe 5 times in the past 10months. The passenger side hinge broke and is totally corroded (sp?) by just opening it an inch by mistake and closing it, it snapped right off. Hyundai dealer says well it is 6yrs old . I also have had an issue since I purchased the vehicle where the power locks go on and off on their own and there is something randomly draining the battery if it is not driven every 24-48hrs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415085, filed 2011-07, 80,000 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“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
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 41 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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