2006 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems

“At around 80,000 miles a brake line ruptured while my wife was braking to avoid a truck that had cut in front of her. The brake pedal went to the floor and the entire brake system subsequently failed. The Tucson eventually came to a stop. The driver's front brake line had ruptured. The vehicle had to be towed to a qualified mechanic. We've now replaced all the brake lines however now the brake pedal is spongy and does not stop as well.”

“This has happened several times, so I'm not sure of the first date it happened, but when I hit a pot hole or bump with my brakes on, the SUV suddenly accelerates (seems to lunge forward) for several seconds (and braking doesn't work). This is very scary and I've come close to hitting another car because I speed up on it at a stop (sign or light) after I hit the pothole. I've taken it in to the dealer, who cannot reproduce problem and claims nothing is wrong. …”

“First incident occurred-when I lived in fredericksburg,va -I was driving on rt 1 going downhill toward a stop light(no vehicle in front of me). As I was coming to a stop at the light the vehicle brakes were press down as far as it could go and I hear a clicking noise on the panel which was the ESC light. I had to turn the car off and put it in park to start it, in order to continue to drive. This has happened a couple other times. Tires have been replaced couple of times and brake pads because of groves and grinding noise. …”

“I was on a mountain road on the way to shaver lake, when suddenly the right front wheel locked up pulling the car hard to the right. I was lucky I was only doing 25 MPH other wise it could have rolled the car. This happen 3 more times in a matter of minutes. I noticed they have a recall on the ESC for 2005 models but not for 2006. I have only had the car a week! Purchased used. Interesting fact is stevens creek Hyundai in santa clara new about this issue and did not list it on the car fax report. Than took the car in on trade in and sold it at auction knowing about this safety issue. …”

“Rusting of brakes 2006 Tucson. Began as a slight sound as if piece of gravel in one rear brake. Suddenly, while on a trip, became much worse. Had to repeatedly bang caliper with hammer to release. It. When taken to shop found rusted out brake rotors (4) and frozen caliper (1) on 2004 Hyundai Tucson with 23,000 miles. Same washing routine as on all my previous cars. I am now almost 70 years old and have owned, and still own, many cars. I have never seen such rapid deterioration in any other vehicle. Many of them date from the 1970's and 80's. Unfortunately I did not keep the failed rotors. …”