2008 Hyundai Tucson Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 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.
“Upon reaching a speed of 65 and higher, the steering wheel begins to shake as though the tires are unbalanced. 4 sets of tires have been balanced and installed, and the original tires were balanced several times as well. Tires from a different car were installed, to no avail. Hyundai technicians to date are unable to provide a repair for this defect. 2008 Tucson limited. New.”
NHTSA complaint #10277003, filed 2009-07, 90 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that a section of the rear sub frame was extremely corroded. The contact believed that a welding failure might have caused the severe corrosion on the subframe. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that he had approximately a year before the suspension would fail and the render the vehicle undrivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11525036, filed 2023-06, 134,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at the various speeds, the passenger's side rear wheel was wobbling causing the vehicle to not drive in a straight line. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the rear cross member was extremely rusted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11413283, filed 2021-04, 168,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 12% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 15 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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