general problems of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson

Five problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2006 Tucson.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

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 power steering to lock it only happens when it rains.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

My driver side door caught on fire.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2016

Started in Dec 2015 had problem starting car. All the lights came on then died. Finally started took it to the mechanic for a diagnostic test no problem was found. After a week same problem occurred, I was told to press on the gas for a while. Worked, however three months later, try to start car all lights came on then died. If the manufacturer is aware of a problem inform the customers. Obviously there is a problem. Help us identify and solve the problem. Could you imagine getting ready to go to work but the car you drove yesterday would not start? what is happening? its frustrating not knowing what is wrong. Will my car start today? in addition the light comes on about the passenger airbag is off.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2013

The esc off light comes on the dash. Also when the lights are off and the brake is pressed the dash lights come on. Took the car to the shop today. They replaced, the switch assy-stop, the code was c1513. Problem is not fixed. There is a recall but they are telling me my car is not under the recall.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2010

The power windows on the vehicle were not working. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who found a blown fuse. The fuse was replaced, and almost immediately, the tire pressure monitor computer located under the center console started to burn. The mechanic disconnected the fuse and cut the wires to the tpms module. I then took the car to the dealership to explain the problem. At first they acted like they didn't have any idea what I was talking about. I left the car with them. Several hours later, they advised the tpms module had indeed short circuited and therefore the module and entire harness would have to be replaced at a cost of $3,000. They could not advise me why this happened. In fact, the service rep could not understand why replacing a window fuse would cause the tpms module to burn since they are on different circuits. Also, I believe the tpms module has it's own fuses which should have blown prior to burning. I reported this to Hyundai USA and they investigated. They emailed me to advise the problem was between myself and the dealership. When I tried to reply to them, they blocked my email address completely, so I emailed them under a different email address. They have not responded. I believe this could have been a serious problem result in a car fire had the mechanic not disconnected the system when he did. I am reporting this to you in case others have had similar problems. This may be a design flaw as a fuse should have blown on the tpms module (a diagram indicates a slow fuse should be present).


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