2005 Hyundai Tucson engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I brought my car to the mechanic for an oil change and he stated that the oil pan gasket is rotting/corroding and is close to leaking. He said this shouldn't happen in a 5 year old vehicle and that it is defective. There should be a recall on it. *tr”
filed Apr 23, 2012
“Aug 2010 -- driving on interstate in extremely heavy traffic and engine stalled, losing power steering, brakes, and gas acceleration . Limped to exit, barely avoiding being rear-ended by 18-wheeler and barely got off freeway before engine died. Had to wait apprx 1 hour before engine would start…”
filed Jan 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tucson | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tucson | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Tucson | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 Tucson | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Tucson | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Tucson | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 Tucson | 5 | 4% |
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.