2005 Hyundai Tucson power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. Neither the dealer nor…”
filed Nov 9, 2022
“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 air flow sensor…”
filed May 8, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use…
21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2021
Power Train problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Tucson | 15 | 6% |
| 2024 Tucson | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Tucson | 14 | 11% |
| 2022 Tucson | 62 | 17% |
| 2021 Tucson | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 Tucson | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 Tucson | 40 | 11% |
| 2018 Tucson | 100 | 26% |
| 2017 Tucson | 289 | 27% |
| 2016 Tucson | 516 | 32% |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% |
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.