2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. This model year has 185 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2005 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 38 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 31 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 20 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 185 most recent complaints
Caught on fire. Started under passager floor board. Burnt completely up
I acquired my vehicle as a used car. Although, to my knowledge my vehicle air bags have not deployed, the air bag light is illuminated on my dash panel and this issue is preventing me from obtaining an updated vehicle registration in my state of residence (Delaware). Since the ye…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front passenger side air bag wiring harness; however, the part was d…
This car accelerates while unattended. Most likely due to an ECM malfunction and unable to properly respond/send signals to the motor. On 4 occasions, the car has accelerated, even if in park. It will go 25mph on its own and to stop I had to put it in neutral. I’ve seen that my c…
ESP off ligh comes on and off have to turn suv off to ture light off Had report it to nhtsa twice but no one replied 2/28/22 # 05V119000 2/14/22 #11454471
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the RPM failed to raise, and the vehicle failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neith…
Air bag light on dashboard Esp light comes on and off
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the w…
Brake light no coming on when brake pedal is being push
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE NOX…
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.
DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF HEAD LIGHT SLIVER MELTED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VISION HYUNDAI WEBSTER (755 RIDGE RD, WEBSTER, NY 14580, (585) 787-2111) FOR AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN FOR CORROSION ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE DEALER TOOK PHOTOS TO SUBMIT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR A…
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTED. MY 17 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE LOST CONTROL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED AND SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 2 MONTHS AS I CAN NOT FIND THIS PART! MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A RECALL WITH THESE CARS.
FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 40 MPH, CAR SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. MECHANIC STATED IT BROKE DUE TO RUST AND ROT. BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. CAR HAS 115K MILES. OTHER COMPLAINTS FOUND FOR SAME ISSUE. APPEARS TO BE NO RECALL F…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,842.
SEVERELY RUSTED REAR SUB-FRAME. NYS INSPECTION STATION ADVISED THE VEHICLE WILL LIKELY NOT PASS THE NYS SAFETY INSPECTION IN 2020.
I WANT TO HAVE A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SERVICE COMPLETED. THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN INVITED ME BACK TO VIEW THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. WHAT I SAW WAS VERY DISTURBING. THE WHOLE REAR LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE IS RUSTED SOMETHING AWFUL. THIS SUBFRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH AND TH…
WELL TRANMISSION ITS SHAKING WHEN I GO OVER 65MPH AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Recalls for 2005 Hyundai Tucson
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2005 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Tucson reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has 185 NHTSA owner complaints, 12 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (38 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?▾
#1: Engine Problems (38 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (31 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (30 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has 12 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 185 total NHTSA complaints. 18 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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