2006 Hyundai Tucson electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Hyundai Tucson — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When it rains my steering wheel locks up when I drive thru a puddle I have brought my car to used car dealer where I bought it from and they say nothing is wrong but steering wheel locks when driving that to me is major problem they checked belt water is getting somewhere and causing a short hence…”
filed Dec 2, 2021
“Hyundai never notified us of the subframe rust recall. Our mechanic just pointed out that our's. He said the car is unsafe to drive. Getting it replaced at our expense. Brake lines have already failed and had to be replaced at our expense. Alternator and power steering pump, front suspension all at…”
filed Feb 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 7 | 13% |
| 2025 Tucson | 58 | 22% |
| 2024 Tucson | 16 | 18% |
| 2023 Tucson | 25 | 20% |
| 2022 Tucson | 49 | 13% |
| 2021 Tucson | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 Tucson | 19 | 11% |
| 2019 Tucson | 46 | 12% |
| 2018 Tucson | 27 | 7% |
| 2017 Tucson | 83 | 8% |
| 2016 Tucson | 213 | 13% |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.