Catalytic Convertor problems of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Two problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2016 Tucson.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a dirty catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

2 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2020

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter, spark plugs, and coil packs were replaced. Eight months later, the failure returned and the same mechanic informed her that the evaporated oil had melted the catalytic converter and referred her to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and each time the catalytic converter was replaced; however, despite the numerous replacements, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,963.




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