2005 Hyundai Tucson structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jul 16, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle's subframe and suspension were severely rusted and corroded. The oil pan, fuel tank, fuel tank clamps, rear chassis cradle, and front end suspension (including the struts, sway bars, sway bar clamp, sway bushings) were…”
filed Feb 19, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare…
23-BD-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 4% |
| 2025 Tucson | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 Tucson | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Tucson | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Tucson | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Tucson | 42 | 4% |
| 2016 Tucson | 227 | 14% |
| 2015 Tucson | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.