Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 185 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V197000 FMVSS 208/DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V445000 FMVSS 208/AIR BAG SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V342000 PARKING BRAKE LEVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V315000 PARKING BRAKE RATCHET PAWLS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V177000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL/YAW RATE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V119000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL/YAW RATE SENSOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
Of the 185 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 185 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Hyundai Tucson has multiple recalls, particularly concerning parking brake issues and brake light malfunctions, which can pose safety risks. The airbag faults further impact its reliability, making its overall rating below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake light switch | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$200 | very common |
| parking brake lever | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| ESP yaw sensor | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Coolant change at 45,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake light remains on
- ESP warning light activates
- Parking brake does not engage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.