general problems of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson

Four problems related to power train have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2005 Tucson.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2021

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, oxygen sensors indicated via obd ii tool, battery, alternator (more than once), both front cv boots, head gasket seals for both cylinder banks, more check engine light issues appear according to the vehicle. Currently another cylinder misfire check engine code has appeared after all spark plugs have been replaced with oem recommended brand replacements (nkg pre-gapped spark plugs). The misfire code has cleared at this time. The current check engine code from the obd ii tool is error code for drive train driveability p0420 regarding catalyst system operating below threshold at bank 1. I have utilized local store catalytic cleaner liquids to clean the system, which has not resolved this issue. Additionally, beginning in January 2021, the vehicle was taken to the closest local dealship for a large majority of these repairs including a $150 dealership fee just to have these codes reviewed and additional fees for the labor to address for each issue for each repair.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2019

Vehicle will start moving if on an incline while in park. Dealer has adjusted shifter cable several times and keeps returning to the being able to push the car while in park condition 9-12 months later. Their appears to be no fix.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. After the contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving up a hill. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator and serpentine belt were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the plant that built the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 159,000.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2018

Well tranmission its shaking when I go over 65mph and this is not normal.




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