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2006 Hyundai Tucson vs 2008 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Hyundai Tucson2008 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints13543
Recall campaigns51
Service bulletins (TSBs)4639
Investigations10
Crash reports155
Fire reports35
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2219–22
Median reported incident mileage65,364 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Air Bags374
Electrical System165
Steering134
Engine125
Structure133
Suspension133
Vehicle Speed Control95
Engine and Engine Cooling94

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling205
Rust / corrosion170
Airbag warning light130
Hesitation / surging70
Check engine light50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.