2006 Hyundai Tucson Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,549miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 6% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,549 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.
“I was driving home from work friday afternoon june 28th and shortly after I turned onto a small road to go home I heard a very loud noise coming from the rear of my vehicle. I was extremely scared to drive it the rest of the way home, but managed to make it home very slowly. The next day I took it to my local dealership and they had no clue what would be making this loud rattling/banging noise in the rear of my SUV. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534435, filed 2013-08, 188,810 miles“My Hyundai Tucson will stall each time the vehicle is driven steadily at highway speed for 20 miles or so. Getting back on surface streets it begins to suddenly downshift into 2nd or first when slowing or braking. Following this, the vehicle will stall if it gets slow enough or you come to a stop. I fear being rearended or left in a lane to restart with traffic bearing down. The internet has several instances of the same problem with no resolution from Hyundai. I add my information, in hope it will save someone and solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321421, filed 2010-03, 23,424 miles“2006 Tucson 5-speed manual transmission SUV remains stuck in 3rd gear. Car parked and ignition turned off while gear still engaged results in this locked-up gear backlash problem. Work around: leave parking brake released. Lean on car bumper and push slightly to free the power train.”
NHTSA complaint #10336196, filed 2010-06, 5,000 miles“While turning into my carport, my engine stalled. Right before I turned, I took my foot off the accelerator and the car hesitated and lurched forward. This could be a potentially dangerous problem if my car stalls on the road and some other driver rear ends me.”
NHTSA complaint #10438036, filed 2011-12“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. Within a month of purchasing the vehicle, the transmission failed with less than 1,000 miles. The dealer replaced the transmission. The hazard and turn signal lights failed also and were replaced by the dealer. Two days later, the lights stopped working again. They were replaced a second time, but then failed again. The lights have failed approximately six times and have not been properly repaired. The dealer informed the contact that he uses his directionals too much and the hazard lights too long. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211141, filed 2007-12, 1,000 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…
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 2006 Hyundai Tucson
37 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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